Coping Strategies, Cultural Practices and Policy Implications on Domestic Water Supply in an Erosion Susceptible Rural Community, Nigeria

Solving water-related problems in remote regions, especially the developing world, is context-specific and demands knowledge attendant support of local processes practices. Most rural communities countries have basic water other socioeconomic challenges common to them. However, additional constraints that come with incessant landslides gully erosion menace necessitates a holistic investigation how inhabitants Nanka, community southeastern part Nigeria, tend cope shortages domestic supply stress associated water. This work tries examine coping strategies terms access, sources, practices, barriers, cultural influences, environmental issues. These factors were investigated through qualitative research methods. Major sources include surface rainwater harvesting, sachet water, while main practices are storage, sharing, buying from vendors. The current study further makes policy recommendations along way forward.