Lagos.Cool Editorial
4 June 2026 · 2 min read
Lagos.Cool Editorial
Egbe has excellent shallow freshwater — one of the best borehole areas in Lagos alongside Ikorodu and Alimosho. Basic filtration produces clean drinking water.
Water in Egbe
GoodFreshBorehole: Yes
Water quality
| Quality rating | Good |
| Water type | Fresh |
| Borehole viable | Yes |
| Borehole depth | 35–55m |
| Treatment needed | Good borehole access. |
Cost breakdown
| Sachet (pure water) | ₦500 | per bag (20 sachets) |
| Bottled water | ₦1,300 | per pack (12 bottles) |
| Tanker delivery | — | — |
| Borehole (drilling) | — | — |
| Borehole (monthly) | ₦15,000 | per month (Band A area) |
✅ 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–₦15,000/month
Estimated cost for a household of 4 in Egbe
≈ 22% of median 2-bed rent in Egbe
Monthly water budget — household of 4
Sachet only
3 bags/day for family of 4
₦45,000/mo
✅ Recommended water strategy
BOREHOLE: Excellent fresh water. ₦800,000. Among the cheapest water in Lagos.
📊 How Egbe compares
Banana Island
₦0
Cheapest in Lagos
Egbe
₦15,000
← Egbe
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.
🏠 Rent
See rent and living costs in Egbe
⚡ Power
Power supply in Egbe
FAQ
Yes — borehole drilling is viable in Egbe. Expect a depth of 35–55 metres at a cost of around ₦n/a, with good borehole access..