Lagos Water Corporation Begins Preventive Maintenance to Improve Water Supply Reliability

The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has announced a temporary disruption in water supply across several parts of Lagos State as part of urgent infrastructure maintenance aimed at ensuring long term service reliability and public safety.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Corporation explained that the planned shutdown is to enable critical repair and replacement works at the Adiyan I Water Treatment Plant. Areas expected to experience supply interruptions include Akiode, Ikeja, Magodo, Oregun, Ketu, Ojota, Maryland, Aromire, Ogudu, Gbagada, Shomolu, Ojuelegba, Oyingbo, Ijora Olopa, Agege, and parts of Lagos Island.

According to LWC, the intervention is necessitated by a leakage on the ND1600mm Adiyan raw water pipeline located at the Akute Intake Station. The prolonged discharge of water has led to soil saturation in the area, weakening ground stability and creating safety concerns for personnel and heavy-duty equipment currently deployed for the Adiyan Phase II expansion project.
The Corporation noted that the integrity of the intake infrastructure is critical to the success of the ongoing expansion, which is designed to improve water supply capacity across Lagos. As a responsible public utility, LWC emphasized that the temporary shutdown is a preventive measure to protect workers, equipment, and surrounding communities, while ensuring that construction activities are carried out safely and efficiently.
LWC assured residents that repair works are being treated as a priority and that water supply will be restored immediately upon completion. The Corporation also appealed for public understanding and cooperation, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable water infrastructure development and improved service delivery for Lagos residents.

To mitigate the impact of the temporary shutdown and strengthen public confidence, the Lagos Water Corporation stated that it is implementing a series of corrective and supportive measures to ensure a smooth and timely restoration of supply. Repair works on the damaged ND1600mm raw water pipeline will be carried out using reinforced materials and improved sealing techniques designed to prevent future leakages and enhance the durability of the intake system.
In addition, LWC explained that geotechnical stabilization of the affected soil around the Akute Intake Station will be undertaken to restore ground integrity and create a safer working environment for construction equipment and personnel.

This approach is expected to not only resolve the immediate challenge but also protect the long term success of the Adiyan Phase II project, which is central to expanding potable water access across Lagos.
As part of its corporate social responsibility, the Corporation noted that it will intensify stakeholder engagement by providing regular updates to residents in affected communities, while coordinating with local authorities to manage the disruption. LWC also encouraged households to adopt responsible water-use practices during the repair period to reduce pressure on alternative sources.
The Corporation reaffirmed that these interventions align with its broader commitment to resilient infrastructure development, operational safety, and sustainable water service delivery. By prioritising preventive maintenance and transparent communication, LWC said it is positioning Lagos’ water infrastructure for improved efficiency, reduced downtime, and enhanced service reliability in the long term.