About 82% of rural households in India do not have individual piped water supply, and 163 million live without access to clean water close to their homes. 70% of India’s surface water is contaminated through bacteriological or chemical contamination. The module explains the water scenario in Birbhum and importance of water safety plan as part of WSSP. Gender issues of WASH is intricately discussed. The Module is enriched as per JJM guidelines. Community empowerment and participation is one of the major components of the module.