A ₦800.0K borehole pays back versus tanker delivery in roughly 23 months at this neighborhood's prices.
✅ Borehole water is viable here — fresh groundwater at shallow depth. Basic filtration is sufficient for most household use. This is one of the most affordable water solutions in Lagos.
💧 Monthly water budget
₦8,000–₦25,000/month
Estimated cost for a household of 4 in Alimosho
≈ 25% of median 2-bed rent in Alimosho
Monthly water budget — household of 4
Sachet only
3 bags/day for family of 4
₦45,000/mo
Tanker delivery
2 deliveries/month
₦50,000/mo
Borehole (amortised + monthly run)
5-yr amortisation + run cost
₦28,333/mo
✅ Recommended water strategy
BOREHOLE (CHEAPEST IN LAGOS): Shallow fresh water at 30-50m. ₦800,000 total. Monthly running: ₦8,000-₦12,000. Best water value in Lagos — permanently solves the problem.
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Lagos.Cool Editorial
28 July 2026 · 2 min read
Lagos.Cool Editorial
Alimosho sits on Lagos's shallowest and freshest aquifer — water at just 30-50m depth that's drinkable with basic filtration. Borehole drilling costs the absolute minimum here (₦800,000), making it the cheapest water solution in all of Lagos. This is one of Alimosho's genuine advantages that partially offsets the terrible power supply and long commute. A family here can solve their water problem permanently for ₦800,000 — less than a single month's water bill in Lekki.
📊 How Alimosho compares
Banana Island
₦0
Cheapest in Lagos
Alimosho
₦25,000
← Alimosho
Lekki Phase 1
₦186,000
Most expensive in Lagos
⚖️ Legal: borehole permits
Under the Lagos State Environmental Management Protection Law, drilling a borehole without LASWARCO authorization is illegal. Fine: ₦500,000 + up to 1 month imprisonment. Always obtain a permit before drilling, and hire a licensed hydrogeological surveyor to assess your site.
LASWARCO permit required. ₦500,000 fine + 1 month imprisonment for drilling without authorization.
Yes — borehole drilling is viable in Alimosho. Expect a depth of 30–50 metres at a cost of around ₦800,000, with excellent borehole area. cheapest drilling costs..
A typical 4-person household in Alimosho spends ₦28,333–₦50,000 per month depending on whether they use sachet, tanker, or borehole.
Borehole water in Alimosho is generally safe to drink with basic filtration. Test before use.
Borehole depth in Alimosho should be 30–50 metres to reach safe water. Drilling shallower risks contaminated or saline water.
Tanker water quality varies — some operators source from clean depths, others from contaminated sites. Use tanker companies recommended by your estate manager, store water in clean tanks, and inspect tanks quarterly for sediment and algae.