# Lagos Water Corporation Revises Coverage Figure

> Lagos Water Corporation says it serves 1.65 million people, not 1.03% of residents.
- Title: Lagos Water Corporation Revises Coverage Figure | Shortify
- Summary: Lagos Water Corporation says it serves 1.65 million people, not 1.03% of residents. Lagos Water Corporation revised its water coverage estimate from 1.03% to…
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- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918571-lagos-water-corporation-revises-1-03-coverage-figure-says-it-serves-1-65-million-people.html
- Author: Emmanuel Agbo
- Published: 2026-10-20T16:29:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lagos water corporation, lagos state, water supply, lwc, nigeria, water connections, residents, coverage figure, 1.65 million, 8.3 percent, population, news
## Lagos Water Corporation revises coverage figure
Lagos Water Corporation says its water network serves 1.65 million residents, revising the previous 1.03 per cent coverage estimate.
## Plot-based connections
LWC states its 34,424 registered plot connections serve multiple households per plot.
## Revised coverage calculation
Using an average of 48 residents per plot, LWC estimates its network serves 1.65 million people, or 8.3 per cent of Lagos State’s population.
## Previous estimate discrepancy
Earlier report attributed LWC’s 34,424 connections to serving 206,444 people, representing 1.03 per cent of Lagos’ estimated 20 million residents.
## Production capacity shortfall
LWC acknowledges its production remains far below installed capacity due to aging infrastructure and power supply constraints.
## Water supply challenges
Many residents rely on boreholes and private vendors, spending thousands of naira monthly on water.
## Resident spending examples
Adebayo Solomon spends N1,500 daily on water vendors, amounting to N45,000 monthly.
## Water supply reliability
Residents report irregular supply, non-functional public facilities, and inadequate water pressure in multiple areas.
## LWC’s planned projects
LWC plans to rehabilitate micro and mini water treatment plants and extend distribution networks to improve water access.
## Igbonla 100 MGD plant
LWC proposed Igbonla 100 MGD water treatment plant to boost supply along the Lekki-Epe corridor.
## Budget expenditure
Lagos State Government spent 36.2 per cent of its budget for improving 15 mini and micro waterworks as of June 2026.
## LWC’s commitment
LWC remains committed to improving water supply across Lagos State through infrastructure upgrades.
## Key question
Will planned projects translate into more reliable public water supply for residents?
## Key takeaway

Lagos Water Corporation revised its water coverage estimate from 1.03% to 8.3% of Lagos State's population, serving 1.65 million residents.