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Water for Surulere

So-soFreshBorehole: Yes

Water quality

Quality ratingSo-so
Water typeFresh
Borehole viableYes
Borehole depth5080m
Treatment neededModerate quality. Some areas near lagoon have salinity.

Cost breakdown

Sachet (pure water)₦500per bag (20 sachets)
Bottled water₦1,300per pack (12 bottles)
Tanker delivery₦28,000per 10,000L delivery
Borehole (drilling)
Borehole (monthly)₦15,000per month (Band A area)

Water quality na fair — borehole water fit need extra treatment beyond basic filter. Test your water before you depend on am for drinking.

💧 Monthly water budget
₦12,000–₦35,000/month
Estimated cost for household of 4 for Surulere
≈ 10% of median 2-bed rent for Surulere

Monthly water budget — household of 4

Sachet only
3 bags/day for family of 4
₦45,000/mo
Tanker delivery
2 deliveries/month
₦56,000/mo

Recommended water strategy

BOREHOLE + FILTER: Drill to 60-80m. Basic sediment plus carbon filter.

Lagos.Cool Editorial
28 July 2026 · 2 min read

Lagos.Cool Editorial

Surulere get moderate-quality groundwater for 50-80m depth. Some area near lagoon shore (Costain, Iddo side) get higher salinity. Interior residential area get fresher water.

Surulere na one of the older, denser mainland district for Lagos, and im water reality carry that history. Borehole viable and near-universal, but tight plot and older building mean drilling fit cramped, and the groundwater for some part dey tend toward hardness — the mineral-heavy water wey dey fur up kettle and leave scale — so filter or softener for drinking and appliance na sensible addition here pass some newer area.

With the public supply unreliable like everywhere, the borehole-and-storage model dey rule, wey brisk trade for tanker and jerrycan water dey supplement for the many compound wey never drill or no fit. Because Surulere long-settled and central, driller and tanker service plenty and dem sabi work for tight space. The familiar rule hold: the tap na for washing, and drinking water dey come from bottle, sachet or proper filter — with hardness dey make that filter especially worthwhile.

📊 How Surulere compare

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⚖️ Legal: borehole permit

Under Lagos State law, if you dig borehole without LASWARCO authorization, e illegal. Fine: ₦500,000 plus prison up to 1 month. Always get permit before you drill, and hire licensed surveyor.

LASWARCO permit needed. ₦500,000 fine plus 1 month prison if you drill without authorization.

🏠 Rent
See rent and living cost for Surulere
⚡ Power
Power supply for Surulere

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FAQ

Yes — borehole drilling dey work for Surulere. Expect depth of 50–80 metres for around ₦n/a, with moderate quality. some areas near lagoon have salinity..