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Public water in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis is supplied by the state utility, which a 2022 Plateau State Water Board notice says connects new customers in five steps with no application or processing fee, though the connection charge itself is not stated. We found no published tariff in October 2026, and the utility has said unmetered areas will receive monthly bills. Many households also rely on boreholes, wells and vendors, whose prices here are labelled examples.
Water is a monthly cost in Jos that many newcomers underestimate. Supply from the public network can be irregular, so households often combine a pipe connection with a borehole, a well or water bought from vendors. This guide explains each source, the official connection process and how to budget.
The public water utility
The Plateau State Water Board, at Industrial Area, Old Airport Road, Jos, published its connection process under the Plateau State Water Sector Law No. 7 of 2019. A more recent Voice of Nigeria report refers to the Jos Water Services Corporation (JWSC), which serves the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, led by Managing Director Apollos Samchi. The report said the corporation aimed to raise the volume of water pumped by 50%, planned deep boreholes linked to a treatment plant to serve Kabong, Utan and the Rukuba axis, and that unmetered areas would begin receiving monthly bills.
Getting a connection: the official steps
The Water Board's notice, signed by its General Manager on 11 December 2022, sets these steps:
| Step | What happens | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Write an application letter | Within 5 days | No charge |
| 2 | Pay the connection fee into the state TSA revenue account or via Remita | Within 30 days | Amount not stated in the notice |
| 3 | Submit evidence of payment | Within 18 days | No processing fee |
| 4 | Utility provides a supply point within 100 metres | Within 30 working days | Not stated |
| 5 | Applicant's connection completed | Within 40 days | No fee charges |
Tariffs: what is and is not published
We found no published water tariff for Jos in October 2026. The 2022 notice refers to rates "provided below" but the online copy shows none. If you receive a bill, ask the utility office how it was calculated, whether you are metered, and which channel to pay through.
Boreholes, wells and vendors
Where pipe supply is unreliable, households turn to other sources. None of these has an official price list, so the figures below are illustrative examples for budgeting.
| Source (example only) | Example cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water vendor (truck-pushed jerrycans) | ₦50–₦150 per 25-litre jerrycan | Price rises in the dry season |
| Tanker delivery | ₦15,000–₦40,000 per load | Depends on size and distance |
| Hand-dug well | ₦150,000–₦500,000 to build | Depth and rock vary by area |
| Motorised borehole with tank | ₦800,000–₦2,500,000 to build | Plus pump power and maintenance |
Rock is commonly reported to lie close to the surface in parts of Jos, so drilling costs and success rates vary widely. Ask a driller for a written quote that states the depth, the casing and what happens if no water is found.
Worked example: a family's monthly water bill
Example only. A family of five uses 10 jerrycans a day from a vendor at ₦100 each. That is 10 × ₦100 × 30 = ₦30,000 a month, or ₦360,000 a year. A shared compound borehole costing ₦1,500,000, split among six households, is ₦250,000 each upfront. If each household then pays ₦3,000 a month toward fuel and repairs, a household that used to buy ₦30,000 of vendor water a month saves ₦27,000 a month, recovering its share in under ten months.
Dry season and rainy season
Demand for vendor and tanker water is usually highest in the dry months, when wells drop and public supply struggles, and prices tend to rise with it. In the rains, many households collect rainwater from roofs in clean tanks or drums, which can cut vendor spending for several months. Budget for the dry season rather than for an average month.
Questions to ask before renting
- Is the house connected to the public network, and when did water last flow?
- Is there a borehole or well, and who pays for pumping and repairs?
- How much do tenants contribute each month, and how is it shared?
- Is there a storage tank, and how often is it cleaned?
- Count water in your moving-in budget; see the full cost of moving house.
Keeping water safe
- Store water in covered, clean containers and wash them regularly.
- Treat or boil vendor water before drinking.
- Site a borehole or well away from soakaways and latrines.
- In areas near old tin mining sites, ask about testing: radioactive mine tailings have been reported as a health risk around Jos-area mining fields.
Where Pryme fits
Paying a vendor or a shared borehole contribution by transfer keeps a record, and the Personal Assistant can remind you when monthly contributions are due; nothing is sent without your approval. For wider household costs, see the cost of living in Jos and rent by area in Jos.
Questions people ask
How do I get a water connection in Jos?
Apply in writing to the state water utility, pay the connection fee into the state TSA account or via Remita, submit proof of payment and wait for the supply point and connection, per the Water Board's published steps.
How much is water bill in Jos?
We found no published tariff in October 2026. Ask the utility how your bill is calculated and whether you are metered.
How much does a borehole cost in Jos?
No official figure exists. As an example, a motorised borehole with a tank may cost ₦800,000 to ₦2,500,000 depending on depth and rock.
Who supplies water in Jos?
The state utility serving Jos-Bukuru, referred to in recent reports as the Jos Water Services Corporation, alongside private boreholes, wells and vendors.
Sources
- Plateau State Water Board: Water and sanitation regulations / connection steps (11 Dec 2022) · accessed Oct 2026
- Voice of Nigeria (NAN): Jos Water Corporation restates commitment to boosting water supply · accessed Oct 2026
- Wikipedia: Mining industry of Nigeria · accessed Oct 2026
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