⚠ Borehole no good here — groundwater na brackish and need expensive reverse osmosis treatment (₦200K–₦500K extra). Tanker delivery na di standard water source.
💧 Monthly water budget
₦80,000–₦150,000/month
Estimated cost for household of 4 for Victoria Island
≈ 9% of median 2-bed rent for Victoria Island
Monthly water budget — household of 4
Sachet only
3 bags/day for family of 4
₦45,000/mo
Tanker delivery
2 deliveries/month
₦90,000/mo
Borehole (amortised + monthly run)
5-yr amortisation + run cost
₦56,667/mo
⚠️ Health warning
Groundwater for Victoria Island na brackish — saline reach 154m depth. Borehole water NO safe for drinking without proper treatment.
✅ Recommended water strategy
ESTATE-MANAGED TANKER: Most VI resident dey get water through estate management as part of service charge. Confirm with your landlord. Add 20L bottled water dispenser for drinking.
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Lagos.Cool Editorial
4 June 2026 · 2 min read
Lagos.Cool Editorial
Victoria Island face same brackish water problem with Lekki but even deeper — saline water reach 154 metres depth. Most VI building rely on tanker delivery. Water cost dey hidden inside ₦2-3M service charge. Di irony: VI get some of Lagos most expensive property but same water quality with cheapest mainland area.
💡 Water tips
1Most VI apartments include water in service charges — ask your estate manager how water is sourced
2Do NOT rely on borehole water in VI — saline contamination is severe
320L water dispensers are standard in VI offices and apartments — budget ₦15,000-₦25,000/month for drinking water
4The 1004 Estate has its own water treatment plant — one of the few VI addresses with reliable water
📊 How Victoria Island compare
Banana Island
₦0
Cheapest for Lagos
Victoria Island
₦150,000
← Victoria Island
Lekki Phase 1
₦186,000
Most expensive for Lagos
⚖️ Legal: borehole permit
LASWARCO permit required for any new borehole. Most VI buildings already have boreholes (largely unused due to saline water). Penalty: ₦500,000 fine + 1 month imprisonment for drilling without authorization.
LASWARCO permit needed. ₦500,000 fine plus 1 month prison if you drill without authorization.
Borehole drilling no recommend for Victoria Island — di groundwater too salty and go need expensive reverse-osmosis system. Most resident dey use tanker delivery.