| Quality rating | Good |
| Water type | Fresh |
| Borehole viable | Yes |
| Borehole depth | 40–70m |
| Treatment needed | Good borehole water quality. |
| 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.
BOREHOLE: Fresh water at moderate depth. Standard mainland economics.
Maryland has good groundwater quality similar to Ikeja GRA. Boreholes produce clean water at 40-70m depth. The main commercial area around Maryland Mall has reliable water infrastructure.
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.