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Recently, there has been renewed interest among the interdisciplinary discussion in the topic of Zakat and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The current practice of Zakat distribution by The National Board of Zakat, Republic of Indonesia (BAZNAS), has been innovative. Among the recent projects is the construction of lavatories in some of the underdeveloped villages in Indonesia. This practice has contributed to the idea that Zakat not only promotes the SDGs of zero poverty and no hunger but also advances the sustainability of clean water and sanitation (SDGs No. 6). However, this notion demands an extensive academic explanation. Hence, this paper aims to explore the subject matters by conducting a case study from BAZNAS- project in Boyolali, Indonesia, which the data are collected through observation and semi-structured interviews. The findings validate the relationship among health, water and sanitation. Further, the involvement of the local government implies that such proper sanitation is achievable through collaborative works. This is the first paper to resolutely crediting scholarly-based evidence about the impact of Zakat fund for the sustainability of clean water and sanitation. This study is relevant for academics, Zakat institution, the Indonesian government, and other related stakeholders of SDGs.