The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed several estates and properties in Lekki, Ajah and Surulere over the illegal discharge of untreated sewage into drains and canals.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday.
The enforcement came barely 24 hours after the Lagos State Government renewed its crackdown on environmental violations linked to wastewater disposal.
According to the government, the action followed repeated warnings and abatement notices issued to property owners and managers by the agency.
The affected properties include Pinnock Beach Estate in Osapa London, Lekki; Vintage Heights Estate on Ojulari Street, Elegushi, Lekki; a property at No. 28 Amodu St., Itire, Surulere; and another on Oladipo Dumoye Street, Mashy Hill Estate, Ado Road, Ajah.
The agency accused Pinnock Beach Estate of deliberately pumping untreated sewage into a nearby canal.
It said the act caused environmental pollution, offensive odour and posed serious threats to public health and aquatic life in the area.
LSWMO said the sealing of the property at No. 28 Amodu St., Itire, followed verified complaints from residents over the continuous discharge of raw sewage into a neighbouring compound and adjoining public drains.
According to the agency, the action constituted a serious environmental and public health hazard capable of exposing residents to disease outbreaks and sanitation challenges.
The property on Oladipo Dumoye Street, Ajah, was sealed for allegedly discharging untreated wastewater into public drainage channels, causing pollution and environmental nuisance.
The agency further alleged that Vintage Heights Estate pumped untreated sewage into public drains and released raw sewage directly into the environment.
It noted that indiscriminate sewage disposal remained a major contributor to water contamination, flooding and the spread of communicable diseases in densely populated communities.
The agency added that blockage of drainage channels by wastewater and sludge often worsened flooding during heavy rainfall, especially in low-lying coastal areas of Lagos.
The state government reiterated its commitment to environmental sustainability and public health safety, warning residents, estate developers and property managers against violating wastewater management regulations.
It added that individuals and organisations found contravening environmental laws would face sanctions and possible prosecution in line with existing regulations.
