Environmental Hygiene is a practical control measure use to improve the basic environmental condition affecting the human health. Rural population in developing countries face water shortage as well as related health issues. This study was conducted to assess the awareness and practices regarding water hygiene among women residing in selected rural areas of district Sirmour, H.P. Material and Methods: Quantitative research approach and cross sectional research design was used to assess the knowledge and practices regarding water hygiene among 100 women selected through purposes sampling technique residing in selected rural areas (Kheri, Bagroti, Lanabhalta, Maccher) of district Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh. Structured interview schedule was used to collect the data. Validation of tool was done through various experts’ opinion and reliability of tool was .78 checked with Cronbach Alpha. Descriptive statistical analysis (Frequency & Percentage) was performed. Results: The study results revealed that Majority (90%) of water supply was by government. 68% of them faced problem of water shortage most of the time and 58% of them irregular water supply. Most of population (52%) was suffering from the fever due to unclean water. Regarding water practices, most of them (54%) stored water in container. Majority (47%) of them chlorination for purification of water.92% women stored water for 1 day. Conclusion: It was concluded from the findings of the study that women had very less awareness and inadequate practices regarding water hygiene which emphasis to implement awareness program regarding water hygiene to promote their healthy and safe environment.
