Rainwater harvesting cost in New Delhi
That buys a filter on the downpipe and a recharge pit with a 120 ft recharge bore, which sends about 61,285 litres of New Delhi's rain back into the ground every year. The bore is the biggest cost, so the final price depends on how deep the water-bearing layer is under your plot; most groundwater monitoring wells in New Delhi read 10–20 m below ground.
Cost by building size in New Delhi
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 | 61,285 L | ₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.7 lakh |
| Large house or villa | 250 m² (2,691 sq ft) | 1 | 1,53,213 L | ₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.7 lakh |
| Small apartment block or office | 600 m² (6,458 sq ft) | 3 | 3,67,710 L | ₹3.1 lakh to ₹4.8 lakh |
| Housing society, school or factory | 2,000 m² (21,528 sq ft) | 8 | 12,25,700 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.
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 New Delhi?
New Delhi pumps out 123% 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.
Rainwater harvesting rules in Delhi
In Delhi, every new building on a plot of 100 sq m or more must have a rainwater harvesting system, and building plans are not sanctioned without one. Delhi Jal Board withholds new water connections until RWH is certified. Properties of 500 sq m or more without RWH pay a penalty of 1.5 times the water bill, and those with a working system get a 10% rebate on the water bill.
Get a quote in New Delhi
TerraSetu measures your roof, checks the soil and water level, and gives a fixed price for the system.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of rainwater harvesting in New Delhi?
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 New Delhi, 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 New Delhi?
New Delhi gets about 721 mm of rain a year, so a 100 m² roof sends about 61,285 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 New Delhi?
In Delhi, every new building on a plot of 100 sq m or more must have a rainwater harvesting system, and building plans are not sanctioned without one. Delhi Jal Board withholds new water connections until RWH is certified. Properties of 500 sq m or more without RWH pay a penalty of 1.5 times the water bill, and those with a working system get a 10% rebate on the water bill.