Lagos.Cool Editorial
4 June 2026 · 2 min read
Lagos.Cool Editorial
Ogba has fresh groundwater at 35-55m — among the best on the mainland. Good borehole area with minimal treatment needed.
Water in Ogba
GoodFreshBorehole: Yes
Water quality
| Quality rating | Good |
| Water type | Fresh |
| Borehole viable | Yes |
| Borehole depth | 35–60m |
| Treatment needed | Good shallow groundwater. |
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–₦20,000/month
Estimated cost for a household of 4 in Ogba
≈ 15% of median 2-bed rent in Ogba
Monthly water budget — household of 4
Sachet only
3 bags/day for family of 4
₦45,000/mo
✅ Recommended water strategy
BOREHOLE: Excellent shallow freshwater. ₦850,000 installation. Cheapest monthly water cost bracket.
📊 How Ogba compares
Banana Island
₦0
Cheapest in Lagos
Ogba
₦20,000
← Ogba
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 Ogba
⚡ Power
Power supply in Ogba
FAQ
Yes — borehole drilling is viable in Ogba. Expect a depth of 35–60 metres at a cost of around ₦n/a, with good shallow groundwater..