How deep is the water in Lagos?


How deep is the water in Lagos? The lagoon is an expanse of shallow water, which in most areas is between 0.5-3.2 m deep with a maximum of about 5m deep in the main body of the lagoon and about 25m in some dredged parts of the Lagos harbour. The water is brackish, especially the tidal reaches surrounding an inlet from the sea.


Is Lagos water clean?

How does pollution affect Lagos' water supply? The number of diagnosed cases of diseases such as dysentery and cholera has increased in Lagos. This is due to drinking water containing chemical and bacterial pollution. The main cause of pollution is the lack of effective sewerage systems in the city.


How safe is Nigeria for tourists?

Nigeria - Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Updated with return to full operational status, removal of obsolete COVID-19 page links, and updates to Do Not Travel Areas. Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed gangs.