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Could Adiyan Phase II End Lagos’ Water Crisis with 192 Million Litres a Day?

For decades, Lagos residents have relied on boreholes, tankers and sachet water because public supply could not meet demand. The Adiyan Water Works Phase II is West Africa’s largest water infrastructure project in over 35 years. It will boost treated water output by 192 million litres per day. This expansion should lower household costs, improve public health and raise property values in newly served areas. Do you think this project will finally solve Lagos’ long-standing water crisis, or is more work still needed? Let’s discuss.

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prince

Have you considered how quickly 192 million litres a day can reach every local neighbourhood across such a sprawling city?

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kunle

I agree, that scale seems enough to stock city-wide taps before you know it.

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kris

It's impressive that West Africa hasn't seen a project of this scale in over 35 years, but output doesn't guarantee equitable delivery.

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cynthia

E no go mean we no go still dey rely on boreholes or tankers if this extra supply never translate to steady daily taps.

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zaza

Local communities could organise rotational supply committees to monitor daily distribution and report shortages as the new plant comes online.

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