Women around the world have always struggled for their space in society. Works of feminist geographers have emphasized how spaces are gendered when they become sites of exclusion and resistance, shaping gendered identities through the lived experiences of individuals. Freshwater is a human right that must be available and accessible to everyone. The Lodha community women, indigenous to the Sundarbans, depend heavily on freshwater availability. They are facing severe freshwater scarcity challenges that affect various aspects of their lives. The study attempts to explore freshwater scarcity and the challenges in livelihood practices and the health of the community. A qualitative research approach is used to explore the lived experiences of the community about water scarcity, its management, and sustainable, resilient ways of living through semi-structured interviews. The study results indicate that massive contamination of open water sources like ponds and groundwater indirectly limits Lodha women’s livelihood options. Further, polluted freshwater increases the incidence of many diseases and illnesses among Lodha women. The study examined how water as a resource and human right is imbibed along with holistic understanding of its socioeconomic implications on Lodha women.