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How much does a water well in Afghanistan cost?

Reviewed by Famidi editorial team
Direct answer

There is no single responsible price because depth, geology, drilling, casing, pump, storage, taps, transport, labor, permits, exchange rates, and location can differ substantially.

What this means in practice

Use a dated site-specific budget rather than a universal online number.

Low bids can exclude important components or future repair considerations.

Famidi’s current fundraising level should be tied to an assessed project or project fund and updated when costs change.

How Famidi documents water infrastructure

A Famidi water project moves through location review, local contracting, construction, completion checks, and a public handoff record. Evidence may include agreements, expenses, construction stages, finished taps or pumps, water flow, and a project identifier.

A photograph cannot establish water quality, yield, maintenance performance, or long-term reliability by itself. Those questions require the appropriate technical test, record, or follow-up.

Sources and records

Check the underlying information.

  1. Famidi Water Wells
  2. Famidi impact record
  3. UNICEF Afghanistan Annual Report 2025 ↗
  4. Famidi Transparency Center

Editorial standard: This page is reviewed by a person, sourced to Famidi records or authoritative references, and revised when the program or underlying guidance changes. It does not replace legal, tax, medical, or financial advice.