Lagos.Cool Editorial
4 June 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.
Water for Surulere
So-soFreshBorehole: Yes
Water quality
| Quality rating | So-so |
| Water type | Fresh |
| Borehole viable | Yes |
| Borehole depth | 50–80m |
| Treatment needed | Moderate quality. Some areas near lagoon have salinity. |
Cost breakdown
| Sachet (pure water) | ₦500 | per bag (20 sachets) |
| Bottled water | ₦1,300 | per pack (12 bottles) |
| Tanker delivery | ₦28,000 | per 10,000L delivery |
| Borehole (drilling) | — | — |
| Borehole (monthly) | ₦15,000 | per 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.
📊 How Surulere compare
Banana Island
₦0
Cheapest for Lagos
Surulere
₦35,000
← Surulere
Lekki Phase 1
₦186,000
Most expensive for Lagos
⚖️ 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
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..