How Much Does It Cost To Dig A Well In Uganda
Borehole water can be used for;
- Irrigation
- Home use
- Poultry, livestock and aquaculture
- Industrial and municipal use
Estimated costs for borehole drilling in Uganda
| Drilling method | Estimated costs in Ugx | Estimated costs in USD |
| Air Rotary(Open hole) – Hand pump(5 inches) | 13,000,000 – 17,000,000 | 3,432 – 4,488 |
| Air Rotary(Open hole) – Production(5 inches) | 15,000,000 – 21,000,000 | 3,960 – 5,565 |
| Air Rotary(Closed hole) – Production(5 inches) | 18,000,000 – 27,000,000 | 4,752 – 7,128 |
| Mud drilling (5 inches) | 27,000,000 – 35,00,000 | 7,128 – 9,240 |
How deep are wells in Uganda?
Deep wells (also known as boreholes) access groundwater reserves, known as “aquifers,” which are collections of water deep in the ground, and bring this clean water to the surface through piping and a pump. They are over 30 metres deep, and typically reach 60-100 metres in Uganda and Ghana.
How much does it take to construct a borehole in Uganda?
THE DRILLER’S PERSPECTIVE
Those interviewed, currently pay UGX15 – 23 million per handpump-borehole (US$4,143 – $6,353). However, drillers reported that an average of UGX29 million (US$8,101) is needed if they are to be able to conduct the siting and drilling work to the standard they desire.
What is Uganda’s main source of water?
The major source of water for these resources is direct rainfall, which is recently experiencing variability that threatens the distribution of resources and water availability in Uganda. The annual rainfall received in Uganda varies from 500 mm to 2800 mm, with an average of 1180 mm received in two main seasons.
How much is water installation in Uganda?
The cost including 18% VAT and Ug shs 1,500 service charge would total Ug shs 15,896. Hence, the minimum average monthly cost estimate for water for an average household ranges from Ug shs 10,461.51 to Ug shs 15,896 depending on operator.
How much does it cost to build a septic tank in Uganda?
A tank that can hold 100 litres will cost up to Shs600,000, for 160 litres will cost you about Shs1m and the largest one which can hold up to 5,000 litres will cost about Shs4m but he advises that this size is not recommended.