LAGOS MOVES TO REVIEW WASTEWATER, SEWAGE MANAGEMENT CHARGES

The Lagos State Government has proposed new rates for wastewater and sewage management services as part of efforts to strengthen sanitation, improve environmental health and ensure more effective management of wastewater across the state.

The proposed charges are expected to cover services connected with the collection, treatment, transportation and disposal of wastewater and sewage. The move is aimed at improving the sustainability of sewage management while addressing challenges associated with inadequate wastewater infrastructure and poor disposal practices.

The government said effective wastewater management was essential to protecting public health and the environment, particularly in a densely populated state such as Lagos. Proper treatment and disposal of sewage can help reduce environmental pollution and the spread of diseases linked to contaminated water and poor sanitation.

The proposed rates are expected to affect relevant property owners, businesses and other users of wastewater and sewage management services. Authorities are expected to engage stakeholders as part of the process before the new charges are fully implemented.

The development forms part of broader efforts by the Lagos State Government to improve sanitation and environmental management and promote a cleaner and healthier environment for residents.