24 March 2014
Ministry of Rural Development
in cooperation with national and international organizations, including Plan
International Cambodia and UNICEF, on Friday last week jointly celebrated the
World Water Day at Kampong Speu – one of the provinces with least access to
safe water.
Themed Water and
Energy, the celebration of the 20th World Water Day is expected to faster fix
the safe water deprivation among approximately a half of Cambodian population,
especially in the rural areas.
In addition to
encourage everyone to consume safe water, the ministry official also stated
that half of sick children in Cambodia are caused by unsafe water. Surface and
ground water serve as drinking water sources. Surface water usually has
microbial contamination, while groundwater in six provinces of Kandal, Prey
Veng, Kampong Cham, Kratie, Kampong Chhnang and Kampong Thom has been affected
by high concentration of arsenic contamination.
Source:
http://www.akp.gov.kh/?p=43400
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