Lagos.Cool Editorial
4 June 2026 · 2 min read
Lagos.Cool Editorial
Magodo Phase 2 has good groundwater at 40-70m. The GRA estates typically have well-maintained shared boreholes. Fresh water with basic filtration.
Water in Magodo Phase 2
GoodFreshBorehole: Yes
Water quality
| Quality rating | Good |
| Water type | Fresh |
| Borehole viable | Yes |
| Borehole depth | 40–70m |
| Treatment needed | Good groundwater. Basic filtration sufficient. |
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
₦10,000–₦25,000/month
Estimated cost for a household of 4 in Magodo Phase 2
≈ 6% of median 2-bed rent in Magodo Phase 2
Monthly water budget — household of 4
Sachet only
3 bags/day for family of 4
₦45,000/mo
✅ Recommended water strategy
BOREHOLE: Good GRA infrastructure. Estates often have shared boreholes included in service charges.
📊 How Magodo Phase 2 compares
Banana Island
₦0
Cheapest in Lagos
Magodo Phase 2
₦25,000
← Magodo Phase 2
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 Magodo Phase 2
⚡ Power
Power supply in Magodo Phase 2
FAQ
Yes — borehole drilling is viable in Magodo Phase 2. Expect a depth of 40–70 metres at a cost of around ₦n/a, with good groundwater. basic filtration sufficient..