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
4 June 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..