This study, examines the role of clean water resources in enhancing environmental sanitation and contributing to the revival of Nigeria’s distressed economy. Specifically, the research Examines the effect of Water Infrastructure Development on Environmental Sanitation in the Revival of the Distressed Economy of Nigeria; and Evaluates the effect of community Water Management Systems on Environmental Sanitation in the Revival of the Distressed Economy of Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted, and data were analyzed using simple linear regression in SPSS version 28.0. The results demonstrate that water infrastructure development exerts a significant positive effect on environmental sanitation and economic recovery (p = 0.001 < 0.05). Similarly, community water management systems significantly influence environmental sanitation in the context of economic revival (p = 0.019 < 0.05). The findings underscore the central role of clean water resources as a catalyst for both public health improvement and economic resilience. It is concluded that sustainable access to clean water is indispensable for environmental sanitation and national development. The study recommends that policymakers prioritize the establishment, rehabilitation, and maintenance of comprehensive water supply systems, alongside strengthening community participation in water governance, to ensure long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
Keywords: clean water, distressed economy, environmental sanitation
