₦850.0K borehole pay back versus tanker delivery for around 21 months for dis area price.
⚠ 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
₦15,000–₦45,000/month
Estimated cost for household of 4 for Yaba
≈ 12% of median 2-bed rent for Yaba
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
Borehole (amortised + monthly run)
5-yr amortisation + run cost
₦29,167/mo
✅ Recommended water strategy
BOREHOLE (BEST VALUE): Drill to 60-90m with basic sediment + carbon filter. Cost: ₦850,000. Monthly running: ₦10,000-₦15,000.
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Lagos.Cool Editorial
28 July 2026 · 2 min read
Lagos.Cool Editorial
Yaba sit on reasonable fresh groundwater for moderate depth (50-90m). Borehole here produce usable water with basic filter — big advantage over Island. Borehole cost ₦850,000 pay for itself within 10-12 months. Many Yaba compound get shared borehole wey serve multiple unit. Main concern na area near LUTH and university — some area don report contamination from institutional waste.
💡 Water tips
1Borehole water in Yaba is generally safe with basic filtration — but TEST it first
2Shared boreholes reduce cost to ₦10,000-₦15,000/month per household
3Avoid boreholes near LUTH or the Yaba Industrial Estate — contamination risk is higher
4Sachet water for drinking (₦500/bag) plus borehole for everything else is the cheapest combo
5If your compound doesn't have a borehole, organise with neighbours to drill one — ₦850,000 split 4 ways is ₦212,500 each
📊 How Yaba compare
Banana Island
₦0
Cheapest for Lagos
Yaba
₦45,000
← Yaba
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.
Yes — borehole drilling dey work for Yaba. Expect depth of 50–90 metres for around ₦850,000, with moderate depth. basic filtration recommended..
Typical 4-person household for Yaba dey spend ₦29,167–₦56,000 per month, depending on whether dem use sachet, tanker, or borehole.
Water for Yaba need treatment before drink. Sachet water and 20L bottle dispenser na safer everyday option.
Borehole depth for Yaba suppose be 50–90 metres to reach safe water. If you drill below dat, you risk contaminated or salty water.
Tanker water quality dey vary — some operator dey source from clean depth, others from contaminated site. Use tanker company wey your estate manager recommend, store water for clean tank, and check tank quarterly for sediment and algae.