My research paper delves into the concerning health disparity among Native Americans compared to the wider U.S. population. Despite tribal efforts, Native Americans face significantly higher health issues, as revealed by a 2017 study indicating a considerable life expectancy gap. I focus on the critical factor of inadequate essential resources, particularly the lack of reliable access to clean water, and aim to explore its impact on Native American communities. Assumptions based on statistics and historical treatment of non-federally recognized tribes lead me to investigate local tribes in the San Francisco Bay Area, expecting struggles with water quality. The literature review underscores themes of social injustice, water access challenges, infrastructural disparities, and gaps in research. My goal is to contribute to addressing these issues by examining and proposing solutions for tribes native to the San Francisco Bay Area.