Lagos seals water-intensive factories like Coca-Cola's over groundwater regulation breaches.

Lagos State's water regulatory body, LASWARCO, has sealed factories of major companies, including Coca-Cola, FrieslandCampina, and Guinness Nigeria, for failing to comply with groundwater extraction regulations. Despite seven years of discussions, the companies did not fully adhere to the rules, leading to enforcement action. This move aims to address environmental risks like land subsidence caused by unregulated water extraction.

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