The Lagos State Government has begun the installation of an 8.1-kilometer pipeline designed to transport raw water to the Adiyan Water Treatment Plant, which has a capacity of 320,000 cubic meters per day. This project is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to improve access to clean and safe drinking water for its residents.
The announcement was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday. According to Wahab, the project involves laying 1,600mm diameter ductile iron (DI) pipes within the Adiyan facility. Once operational, the pipeline will supply raw water to the treatment plant, where it will be processed to meet World Health Organization (WHO) standards before being distributed to households, schools, and businesses.
“Currently, an 8.1-kilometer stretch of 1,600mm diameter ductile iron pipes is being installed within the Adiyan premises. These pipes will deliver raw water to a state-of-the-art 320,000m³/day water treatment plant, ensuring that every drop meets WHO standards,” Wahab stated in his post. He emphasized that this initiative reflects Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s dedication to enhancing Lagos’ water infrastructure. The Adiyan Water Works, which includes Phases I and II, plays a critical role in meeting the increasing demand for clean water in the state.
In January 2017, the Lagos State Government unveiled plans to provide pipe-borne water to the majority of households by 2027. To address water supply challenges, the state is progressing with the Adiyan Phase 2 project, which is expected to produce 70 million gallons of water daily. Combined with Adiyan Phase 1 (11 million gallons) and Iju Water Works (4–5 million gallons), the total water supply is projected to reach 100 million gallons per day.
Additionally, the Lagos State Government previously secured a five-year grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support water infrastructure improvements under the Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (LUWASH) program. The first phase of this initiative, overseen by the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), involved rehabilitating five mini waterworks in Badore, Lekki, Victoria Island, Victoria Island Annex, and Ajegunle. These upgrades aimed to enhance water availability, reduce service disruptions, and improve sanitation.
The second phase of the USAID grant was expected to extend rehabilitation efforts to other locations, including Oshodi Waterworks, to further expand reliable water services across Lagos. However, the suspension of USAID funding during President Donald Trump’s administration raised uncertainties about the full implementation of these plans.
This latest pipeline project underscores the Lagos State Government’s commitment to addressing water scarcity and ensuring sustainable access to clean water for its growing population.
