Infrastructure

Water and sanitation

Kampong Thom Provincial Authority urge clean water supply to, sanitation of rural areas

Prem Ratha, Deputy Governor of Kampong Thom, urged all relevant officials to promote the supply of clean water and sanitation to rural areas and asked the people to participate together to improve the well-being of the residents. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501221210/kampong-thom-provincial-authority-urge-clean-water-supply-to-sanitation-of-rural-areas/

Ministry of Industry and JICA sign fifth deal on urban water supply

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a deal on Technical Cooperation Project for Formulation of the Development Plan for Urban Water Supply. ...

So Cheata
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501219662/ministry-of-industry-and-jica-sign-fifth-deal-on-urban-water-supply/

City Hall adding pumping stations following study

Japanese experts are studying where to build a new pumping station in the capital, while another station is being constructed in Russey Keo district to add to the existing 14 stations to relieve flooding in some areas of Phnom Penh. ...

Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/city-hall-adding-pumping-stations-following-study

Kampong Speu set to announce ODF status ‘next month’

Kampong Speu province will announce formally in February that it has achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, after evaluations were completed late last year. The announcement will make the province the fourth in Cambodia to reach the benchmark. ...

Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kampong-speu-set-announce-odf-status-next-month

Hi-tech wastewater plants ‘improving’ S’ville environment

Since the 2021 opening of a second high-tech wastewater treatment plant in Sihanoukville, the environment of Preah Sihanouk province has steadily improved, with a reduction in pollution and an increase in maritime biodiversity, said the Ministry of Environment. ...

Sem Pisey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hi-tech-wastewater-plants-improving-sville-environment

Gov’t implements ODF guidelines

To reach its goal of achieving 100% rural water supply and sanitation in the country by 2025, the Ministry of Rural Development has initiated its open defecation free (ODF) verification guidelines. ...

Yim Sreylin
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501185511/govt-implements-odf-guidelines/

PM announces rural sanitation programme

The government plans to introduce a ten-strategy programme that aims to improve the environment, wellbeing of Cambodians and to provide sanitation in rural areas as well as raise the standard of living for people in rural communities. ...

Yim Sreylin
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501183935/pm-announces-rural-sanitation-programme/

Ministry trials sewage monitor robot

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has embraced modern technology and launched the Kingdom’s first robotic drain monitoring device. The machine will be used to investigate the insides of sewers and drains. ...

Lay Samean and Fin Frida
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-trials-sewage-monitor-robot

100% access to clean water nationwide ‘by 2025’

The Ministry of Rural Development has set the target of providing 100 per cent clean water supply and sanitation services throughout the Kingdom by 2025, while currently more than 80 per cent has already been achieved. ...

Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/100-access-clean-water-nationwide-2025

PPWSA profits fall as water lines to gov’t facilities rise in Q1

The number of water connections in government buildings has risen by 12.54% to 878 in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period of last year, while the profit of Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) has fallen slightly by 1.56% to ...

Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501094254/ppwsa-profits-fall-as-water-lines-to-govt-facilities-rise-in-q1/

New water treatment plant in West Phnom Penh will have its ground breaking in August

The Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) will break ground for new water treatment plant in Sangkat Pleung Chhes Rotes, Khan Kambol, a move to increase the supply of piped clean water to people residing in the area. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501091885/new-water-treatment-plant-in-west-phnom-penh-will-have-its-ground-breaking-in-august/

Phnom Penh to have sufficient clean water supply by 2023

Some areas in Phnom Penh that currently do not have enough clean water, will have sufficient clean water for its residents by the end of 2023 according to the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA). ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501091875/phnom-penh-to-have-sufficient-clean-water-supply-by-2023/

Lack of clean water causing child stunting, wasting

The problems of a lack of access to clean water and sanitation was one of the leading causes of stunting and wasting in children under five years old, which had led to the government and relevant organisations setting 2023 goals of reducing the two categories, ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/lack-clean-water-causing-child-stunting-wasting

MRC issues urgent call to tackle falling water level

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has called for its members to take urgent steps to protect Asia’s largest river, following a report that the water level is at its lowest. ...

Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501042594/mrc-issues-urgent-call-to-tackle-falling-water-level/

$30 million Japanese grant aid for water supply system expansion

Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) and KKKCT Consortium on Monday signed a contract for the expansion of water supply system in Takhmao town, Kandal province under a Japanese Grant Aid. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501037694/30-million-japanese-grant-aid-for-water-supply-system-expansion/

Banteay Meanchey people to enjoy clean tap water by 2030

The Banteay Meanchey Provincial authorities have made a commitment that it will ensure that all people in the province will get to enjoy clean tap water by 2030. ...

Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501022250/banteay-meanchey-people-to-enjoy-clean-tap-water-by-2030/

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