…Project aims to enhance potable water supply for millions of Lagos residents
The Lagos State Government has commenced the installation of an 8.1-kilometer pipeline to transport raw water to the 320,000m³/day Adiyan Water Treatment Plant, reinforcing efforts to expand access to clean and potable water across the state.
The initiative was disclosed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in an X post on Saturday. According to Wahab, the project involves laying 1600mm Diameter Ductile Iron (DI) pipes within the Adiyan premises. Once completed, the pipeline will channel raw water into the treatment facility, ensuring it meets the World Health Organization (WHO) standards before being distributed to homes, schools, and businesses.
“Right now, a massive 8.1km stretch of 1600mm Diameter Ductile Iron (DI) pipes is being laid within the Adiyan premises. These pipes will transport raw water into a cutting-edge 320,000m³/day water treatment plant, ensuring that every drop meets World Health Organization (WHO) standards,” Wahab stated.
The Commissioner emphasized that the development aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to improving Lagos’ water infrastructure. He highlighted the importance of the Adiyan Water Works, comprising Phases I and II, in addressing the increasing demand for clean water in the state.
Lagos State has long prioritized the expansion of potable water supply. In January 2017, the government announced plans to provide pipe-borne water to the majority of households by 2027.
The Adiyan Phase 2 project, upon completion, is expected to produce 70 million gallons of water daily. When combined with Adiyan Phase 1 (which supplies 11 million gallons) and the Iju Water Works (4–5 million gallons), Lagos will have a total water supply capacity of 100 million gallons per day.
Additionally, the Lagos State Government has secured a five-year grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to improve water infrastructure through the Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (LUWASH) programme. Under this initiative, the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has rehabilitated mini waterworks in Badore, Lekki, Victoria Island, Victoria Island Annexe, and Ajegunle to enhance water availability and sanitation services.
The second phase of the USAID-backed programme will extend these improvements to additional locations, including Oshodi Waterworks, ensuring more reliable and sustainable water supply across Lagos.