The Rural Development Ministry yesterday said more than 30 percent of the rural population in the Kingdom still do not have access to clean water. During a ceremony to mark the 26th World Water Day in Phnom Penh yesterday, ministry secretary of state Nuon Danhiel said that only 68 percent of people living in rural communities have clean water to use.

“If treated water supply services are not increased, the number of people who have no clean water to use will increase significantly in the upcoming years, resulting in a rise in fatalities caused by drinking unsafe water,” he said. Mr Danhiel said that in order to address the problem, the government has introduced a national policy on rural water supply and sanitation to provide all those living in rural communities with access to clean water and sanitation services by 2025.

Srin Puthy, the ministry’s Rural Water Supply Department director, yesterday said that Cambodia is rich in natural water sources, but there is still a small number of people living in rural areas who do not have year-long access to clean water. “Surface water and groundwater are important sources for drinking, but surface water usually contains viruses that cause diarrhoea, while groundwater contains arsenic,” he said. “So we have to address water safety issues and focus on environmental issues that could seriously impact the quality of both surface water and groundwater.”

 

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Given the low standard of hygiene with rural thai generally (ie have you ever seen one of them wash their hands?)  this wouldn’t be the only problem.

5 hours ago, bbbbooboo said:

Given the low standard of hygiene with rural thai generally (ie have you ever seen one of them wash their hands?)  this wouldn’t be the only problem.

BTW this post is all about Cambodia and is in the Cambodian News section.

12 hours ago, bbbbooboo said:

Given the low standard of hygiene with rural thai generally (ie have you ever seen one of them wash their hands?)  this wouldn’t be the only problem.

its cambodia, but they are likely worse. theres an obvious lack of education. I didnt notice so much in thailand but leg sores are common in cambodia. I guess from never washing bedding. but then again, if you dont have water its not so easy. but hand washing I agree. should be taught and Ive known many people in both countries that never do it