Water vending and site supply business math: capacity against route, potable-water builds, and the dry-season demand curve.
Municipal supply gaps make water a year-round business in Nigerian cities — but the truck has to match the route to earn.
Capacity against route
10,000 L is the common entry point for vending; 5,000 L suits tight estate roads; 20,000 L pays on long municipal runs. Dead capacity costs money all year — price litres per trip, not the sticker.
Potable or utility
Drinking-water supply needs stainless steel or food-grade lining plus documentation for your inspection file. Site dust suppression and road works run fine on standard carbon steel with spray bars.
Pump economics
Fast-priming pumps with full-drain tanks cut minutes off every stop — and minutes are the margin on a vending route. Anti-surge baffles keep the loaded truck safe under braking.
Configurations are on the water tanker family page; run the numbers with the water tanker price guide.
Prices on this page are indicative FOB ranges based on current factory listings; duty, levies and FX rates change — always confirm current requirements with SON, the CBN, Nigerian Customs and your clearing agent before shipping.