Your Lekki Borehole Isn’t as Pure as You Think — Experts Warn

Let’s talk water, not the luxury bottled kind you serve guests, but the one you bathe with, cook with, and yes… maybe even drink.

If you’re among the thousands who’ve drilled a borehole in Lekki, thinking you’ve tapped into private paradise, someone just rang the alarm, and it stinks.

An environmental expert recently made a rather disturbing (and honestly, vivid) claim:

“Everyone digging a borehole in Lekki is probably drinking what I’ll call ‘shit water’, kind of.”

That’s not just clickbait. That’s raw, unfiltered truth, much like the water in question.

Lekki, known for its shiny high-rises, private estates, and Instagrammable cafes, has an underground problem — literally.

Due to poor sewage management, rapid urbanization, and unregulated soakaway systems, the groundwater beneath this fancy real estate hotspot is likely contaminated with human waste. Many homes rely on boreholes without realizing they may be pulling water from aquifers tainted by nearby soakaways.

Here’s the twist: it’s not just about bad taste or funny smells. We’re talking about E. coli, coliform bacteria, and pathogens that could pose serious health risks.

The biggest danger? Contaminated water often looks clean. You won’t see the bacteria. You won’t smell the problem. But over time, the effects show up — stomach upsets, skin infections, or worse.

Ironically, many Lekki residents trust borehole water more than municipal water, thinking “private means pure.” But when private waste and private water meet underground — well, that’s a cocktail no one ordered.

Experts say the problem is a result of poor urban planning. Houses are packed tight, drainage is overwhelmed, and septic tanks are often too close to water sources.

Final Thought: What’s In Your Glass? Lekki may shine above ground, but what lies beneath is a sobering reality. Before you brag about your “private borehole,” maybe ask yourself: “Am I drinking the city’s dirty little secret?”