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Water in Maryland

GoodFreshBorehole: Yes

Water quality

Quality ratingGood
Water typeFresh
Borehole viableYes
Borehole depth4070m
Treatment neededGood borehole water quality.

Cost breakdown

Sachet (pure water)₦500per bag (20 sachets)
Bottled water₦1,300per pack (12 bottles)
Tanker delivery
Borehole (drilling)
Borehole (monthly)₦15,000per 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
₦12,000–₦25,000/month
Estimated cost for a household of 4 in Maryland
≈ 8% of median 2-bed rent in Maryland

Monthly water budget — household of 4

Sachet only
3 bags/day for family of 4
₦45,000/mo

Recommended water strategy

BOREHOLE: Fresh water at moderate depth. Standard mainland economics.

Lagos.Cool Editorial
28 July 2026 · 2 min read

Lagos.Cool Editorial

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.

Maryland is compact and central, mixing residential streets with a busy commercial strip, and its water supply runs on the same self-provision model as the rest of the mainland. Boreholes are viable and are the primary source for homes and businesses alike, since the public network is unreliable; the commercial density means plenty of buildings have drilled, and water is easy to buy locally where a compound has not.

Groundwater quality is generally workable, with the usual advice to filter drinking water and keep a good storage tank against pump and power interruptions. For renters and offices, tanker delivery is a common top-up, priced by the load. Because Maryland is small and well-served, boreholes, tankers and treatment kit are all close to hand. The everyday reality mirrors the whole city: the tap handles washing and cleaning, while drinking water comes from bottles, sachets or a filter.

📊 How Maryland compares

Banana Island
0
Cheapest in Lagos
Maryland
25,000
← Maryland
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 Maryland
⚡ Power
Power supply in Maryland

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FAQ

Yes — borehole drilling is viable in Maryland. Expect a depth of 40–70 metres at a cost of around ₦n/a, with good borehole water quality..