This document analyzes the gender dimensions of water access and use in Mewat district, Haryana, India through a case study. It finds that women bear most of the responsibility for domestic water tasks, spending 6-8 hours per day fetching water, but have little decision-making power over water sources. While women prioritize water quality and proximity, men's choices have led to higher rates of water-borne disease. Water scarcity also impacts girls' schooling through increased time spent fetching water during school hours. The study concludes that greater consideration of women's needs and involvement in decisions around water management is needed.