Water and sanitation

The inauguration of the Boeung Thum Water Treatment Plant marks a significant milestone in Cambodia’s efforts to meet National Drinking Water Quality Standards and align with WHO guidelines. ...

Three newly-built dams – O’ Te Thipadei, Sen Sokhadom and Sen Monorom – in the north-eastern province of Mondulkiri were inaugurated today morning under the presidency of Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet said that Cambodia has now developed the capacity to irrigate nearly two million hectares of rice and crop fields. ...

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the European Union (EU) expressed their commitment to support the expansion of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA). ...

The Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration (WASAC) Project was officially launched in Phnom Penh on Sept. 26 under the direction of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). ...

The Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh is constructing two large water pumps at one of the capital’s major pumping stations as part of the project to improve infrastructure and the drainage system to prevent flooding in Phnom Penh. ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $93.6 million in loans and grants to improve and expand climate-resilient and inclusive rural water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities for 88,000 households in 400 villages in 50 communes across nine provinces in Cambodia. ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a significant funding package of $93.6 million in loans and grants to improve and expand climate-resilient and inclusive rural water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities across Cambodia. ...

The Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha, on Saturday led a team of officers to inspect the progress of the Dang Kambit Reservoir Development Project in Sre Khsach Village, Dang Kambit Commune, Sandan District, Kampong Thom province, financed by the Export-Import Bank of ...

In a bid to mitigate the adverse effects of air and water pollution across the Kingdom, Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has laid out an ambitious five-year strategy. This comprehensive plan aims to significantly improve air and water quality through a diverse and multifaceted approach. ...

More than 1,300 people and 250 students in Kampong Speu are set to benefit from a $25,000 donation to WaterAid Cambodia, which will be used to improve access to clean water. ...

Chhay Rithisen, Minister of Rural Development, chaired a meeting with the leaders of the Ministry of Rural Development on July 3 to promote the successful development of rural development in Cambodia as planned.   ...

The Cambodian government spent about $660 million for the three phases of the Bakheng water treatment plant which aimed to meet the growing demand for clean water in Phnom Penh and nearby Takhmao City of Kandal province. ...

The bank said in a news release that over 113,000 people in Cambodia are expected to benefit from better water supply infrastructure following the approval on June 21 of a new World Bank-supported project. ...

More than 3.2 million people in Cambodia, including 1.5 million children, have been given access to clean water, inclusive education, improved nutrition and accessible health care services, according to World Vision International in Cambodia’s annual report. ...

Chhay RithiSen, Minister of Rural Development, on May 6, 2024, chaired a meeting to conduct a review​ on water supply. ...

The Mekong River, a lifeline for millions in Southeast Asia, is facing an ecological crisis. Unpredictable water levels, declining fish stocks, and the disappearance of the iconic Irrawaddy dolphin threaten the livelihoods and traditions of communities along the river. ...

Australia is supporting the Royal Government of Cambodia to meet her goal on clean water access by 2030, reaffirmed the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh in a news release. ...

About 85 percent of the rural population in Cambodia now have access to clean water supply and sanitation, Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Wednesday. ...

Cambodia remains unwavering in its pledge to provide universal access to clean water by 2030, aligning with its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Prime Minister Hun Manet urges pertinent institutions to prioritise the quality, safety, sustainability, and affordability of clean water for all citizens. ...

Residents of Phnom Penh will no longer face water shortages from late February, as daily supply capacity is set to exceed one million cubic metres, according to the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA).​ ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development on transport infrastructure, water supply and sanitation. ...

A draft law on water transportation has been created to strengthen the sector and find solutions to serve national and international trade, while supporting national economic growth. ...

France has confirmed to provide some 200 million Euros to Cambodia to support her vocational training, energy, and water treatment sectors. ...