Building Resilient WASH Facilities for Climate-Vulnerable Communities 

This practical guide by WaterAid India outlines climate-resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) solutions tailored for flood-prone and waterlogged areas, particularly in rural and coastal India. Designed to address the growing challenges posed by extreme weather events and infrastructure vulnerability, the guide provides models and cost estimates for five key resilient facilities:

• Accessible hand pumps
  
  

• Elevated community water points
  
  

• High-raised household water points
  
  

• Biodigester, evapotranspiration, and twin leach pit toilets
  
  

• Resilient individual household toilets
  
  

With a strong focus on inclusion, local adaptation, and sustainability, the guide supports governments, panchayats, and communities in ensuring continued access to safe water and sanitation—even during disasters.