Rainwater harvesting cost in Agra: ₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.7 lakh for a house

Cost by building size in Agra

Each recharge pit (2 × 2 × 2.5 m with a 120 ft bore) takes the water from a 25 mm downpour on about 280 m² of roof. Bigger roofs need more pits.

Building	Roof area	Recharge pits	Water put back a year	Cost
Independent house	100 m² (1,076 sq ft)	1	60,860 L	₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.7 lakh
Large house or villa	250 m² (2,691 sq ft)	1	1,52,150 L	₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.7 lakh
Small apartment block or office	600 m² (6,458 sq ft)	3	3,65,160 L	₹3.1 lakh to ₹4.8 lakh
Housing society, school or factory	2,000 m² (21,528 sq ft)	8	12,17,200 L	₹8 lakh to ₹12 lakh

How the bore depth changes the price

The same house with a 100 m² roof, with the recharge bore drilled to different depths. The depth is set on site from the soil and water levels.

₹87,000 to ₹1.4 lakhwith a 60 ft bore

₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.7 lakhwith a 120 ft bore

₹1.4 lakh to ₹2.2 lakhwith a 200 ft bore

What is included

Item	Rate before GST
Recharge pit 2 × 2 × 2.5 m: digging, brick lining, concrete base and cover with manhole	₹28,000 to ₹38,000 each
Filter media in the pit: boulders, gravel and coarse sand	₹8,000 to ₹12,000 each
150 mm recharge bore with slotted PVC pipe	₹300 to ₹500 a foot
Filter chamber on the roof downpipe (gravel, charcoal and sand)	₹12,000 to ₹20,000 each
Downpipe connections, mesh guards, first-flush diverter and overflow	₹8,000 to ₹15,000 per building

GST at 18% is added on top. A storage tank for reusing the water, paved-area drains and silt traps cost extra. Prices are TerraSetu's estimates for 2026 and are confirmed after a site survey.

Is it worth it in Agra?

111%Over-exploited

Agra pumps out 111% of the groundwater that can safely be taken out each year (2025, Central Ground Water Board), rated over-exploited. The water table is falling, so every litre put back helps keep borewells running. A house system puts back about 6 water tankers of 10,000 litres a year.

Groundwater level in Agra Rainfall in Agra Water quality in Agra

Rainwater harvesting rules in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh requires rainwater harvesting in government buildings and in new buildings above 300 sq m, including group housing and housing schemes. In October 2025 the Chief Minister directed that it be made mandatory for all buildings above 100 sq m, in both urban and rural areas. The implementing bye-law amendment was not confirmed.

Rules in Uttar Pradesh

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TerraSetu measures your roof, checks the soil and water level, and gives a fixed price for the system.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cost of rainwater harvesting in Agra?

A rooftop rainwater harvesting system with a recharge pit for a house with a 100 m² (1,076 sq ft) roof costs about ₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.7 lakh in Agra, including GST, with a 120 ft recharge bore. The bore depth makes the biggest difference to the price; larger buildings need more pits.

How much water does rainwater harvesting save in Agra?

Agra gets about 716 mm of rain a year, so a 100 m² roof sends about 60,860 litres into the ground each year, roughly 6 tankers of 10,000 litres.

How many recharge pits does a building need?

One 2 × 2 × 2.5 m pit with a recharge bore takes the water from a 25 mm downpour on about 280 m² of roof. A house usually needs one pit; a 2,000 m² society roof needs about eight.

How long does it take to install rainwater harvesting?

A house system usually takes three to seven days: a day or two to drill the bore, two or three to build and fill the pit, and a day to connect the downpipes and filter.

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Agra?