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Many Abeokuta homes rely on a borehole or well, buy water from tankers or vendors, or combine these with public supply from the Ogun State Water Corporation where pipes reach. We could not confirm the corporation's current coverage, so ask neighbours and your landlord before you rent. The biggest running cost of a borehole is pumping: in the labelled example below, an electric pump costs about ₦4,700 a month at the July 2025 IBEDC Band A tariff.
Water is one of the costs newcomers to Abeokuta most often forget to ask about. Some buildings have a reliable borehole and tank; others depend on vendors. The difference can be several thousand naira a month. This guide explains the options, how to estimate what each costs, and the questions to ask before you rent.
Where Abeokuta homes get water
| Source | How it works | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public supply (Ogun State Water Corporation) | Piped water to the building or a nearby tap | Usually the cheapest per litre where it flows | Coverage and regularity vary; we could not confirm current status |
| Borehole | Pump draws groundwater into an overhead tank | On demand, under your control | Drilling cost, pump maintenance, power to pump |
| Well | Hand-drawn or pumped | Low cost | Can dry up in the dry season; quality risks |
| Tanker or vendor | Water delivered by truck or in jerrycans | No investment needed | Highest cost per litre; quality varies |
What a borehole costs to run
Drilling depth and cost depend on the area's rock and water table, so get quotes from at least two drillers and ask for the depth, casing, pump and tank in writing. Once it is installed, the running cost is mostly power.
Electric pump on IBEDC supply
IBEDC supplies electricity in Ogun State. NERC's July 2025 supplementary order for IBEDC lists Band A at ₦209.50 per kWh (as at July 2025); Bands B to E are cheaper per kWh but come with fewer guaranteed hours. Check your current tariff on your meter receipt or IBEDC's channels.
Example only. A 0.75kW (about 1 horsepower) pump runs one hour a day to fill a tank. That uses 0.75kWh a day, or 22.5kWh over 30 days (0.75 x 30). At ₦209.50 per kWh, that is about ₦4,714 a month (22.5 x ₦209.50 = ₦4,713.75).
Pumping on a generator
When grid power is out, many households pump on a generator. Diesel prices in Ogun have been among the lowest in the country: NBS put the average at ₦1,200.71 per litre in October 2024, the lowest of any state that month. That figure is two years old, so check today's pump price. Example only: if a small generator burns half a litre an hour and runs one hour a day for pumping, that is 15 litres a month. At ₦1,200.71 per litre, about ₦18,011 (15 x ₦1,200.71 = ₦18,010.65); at a higher pump price, more.
Tanker and vendor water
Tanker prices depend on the tank size, the distance and the season, and usually rise in the dry months. Example only: if a household buys a 2,000-litre tank load for ₦10,000 twice a month, that is ₦20,000 a month (₦10,000 x 2), more than four times the electric pumping example above. Agree the volume before the driver starts filling, and check the tank afterwards.
Comparing the options over a year
Using the examples above, which are illustrations rather than quotes, a household that pumps on IBEDC power all year spends about ₦56,565 (₦4,713.75 x 12), one that pumps on a generator at the October 2024 diesel price spends about ₦216,128 (₦18,010.65 x 12), and one that buys two tanker loads a month spends ₦240,000 (₦20,000 x 12). Most homes mix sources, so your real figure will fall somewhere in between. The comparison explains why buildings with a working borehole and a reliable power supply command higher rents.
Sharing costs in a compound
In multi-flat compounds the landlord or caretaker often runs one pump and shares the cost. Ask how the share is calculated (per flat, per person or by usage), how often you will be asked to pay, and whether you will see the meter or fuel receipts. Agree it before you move in, not after the first dispute.
Water quality
- Ask when the borehole was last tested and treated, and whether the tank is cleaned regularly.
- Keep the borehole away from soakaways and septic tanks.
- Boil or filter drinking water if you are unsure of the source.
- For tanker water, ask where it was drawn from.
Questions to ask before you rent
- What is the main water source, and is there a backup?
- Who pays for pumping, repairs and tank cleaning?
- Is pumping on a shared meter or generator, and how is the cost split?
- How does supply hold up in the dry season?
- Is the building connected to public supply, and when did it last flow?
Water sits alongside rent, power and waste in your monthly costs. Our guides to upfront costs of renting in Abeokuta, rent by area and waste levies cover the rest, and moving house costs lists the bills to settle when you move in. You can buy electricity units for the pump in the Pryme app; see electricity bills.
Questions people ask
How do people get water in Abeokuta?
Through boreholes, wells, tanker and vendor water, and public supply from the Ogun State Water Corporation where pipes reach. Many homes combine two of these.
How much does it cost to pump borehole water with electricity?
In our labelled example, a 0.75kW pump running an hour a day uses 22.5kWh a month, about ₦4,714 at the July 2025 IBEDC Band A tariff of ₦209.50 per kWh.
Is tanker water expensive in Abeokuta?
It is usually the most expensive option per litre, and prices rise in the dry season. Agree the volume and price before filling.
Does Ogun State Water Corporation supply Abeokuta?
It is the state's public water supplier, but we could not confirm which parts of Abeokuta it currently reaches or how often. Ask the landlord and neighbours before renting.
Sources
- NERC: July 2025 Supplementary Order to MYTO 2024 for IBEDC (ORDER/NERC/2025/063) · accessed Oct 2026
- IBEDC: FAQs · accessed Oct 2026
- NBS: Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) Price Watch, Oct 2024 · accessed Oct 2026
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