The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed a public toilet facility in Ijora Olopa and a residential property in Surulere over environmental pollution and illegal wastewater discharge.

The enforcement action, carried out on February 24, 2026, targeted a public toilet located at Ijora Olopa via Nipost for the deliberate pumping of raw sewage into the environment.

According to the agency, the practice constituted public nuisance, environmental degradation, and a serious threat to public health.

In a separate operation, officials also shut down a property at 22b Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Coker Market Road, Coker-Aguda, Surulere, following complaints of persistent discharge of untreated wastewater.

After investigation, the agency confirmed that the property’s actions created significant environmental hazards and sanitation risks for residents.

The LSWMO emphasized that the crackdown aligns with its mandate to enforce Lagos environmental laws, protect water resources, and prevent disease outbreaks linked to poor wastewater management.

Officials warned that violations of wastewater regulations, sewage disposal laws, and sanitation standards will attract strict penalties, including prosecution.

The agency reiterated that improper wastewater disposal can contaminate groundwater, damage infrastructure, and expose communities to preventable illnesses.

It urged property owners, facility operators, and residents across Lagos to adopt proper wastewater treatment systems and maintain hygienic sanitation practices.

Residents were encouraged to report cases of environmental pollution, illegal sewage discharge, and sanitation violations through official complaint channels provided by the agency.

Environmental experts note that improved wastewater management in Lagos is critical to achieving sustainable urban development, reducing flooding, and protecting public health in densely populated communities such as Ijora and Surulere.

The latest enforcement underscores Lagos State’s zero-tolerance stance on environmental infractions and reinforces its broader commitment to sanitation compliance and environmental sustainability.