Clean Water in Cambodia

According to the WHO, more than 2 billion people–that's one in three people– globally, do not have access to safe drinking water. In underserved areas of rural Cambodia, many people have little choice but to drink contaminated water from rivers, ponds and swamps or purchase or if they have the resources, collect firewood to boil and purify it first. The latter is a significant expense for the poorest households in Cambodia, meaning many instead must risk their health. In such cases, decentralized water treatment stations can be a solution. Carbon credits generated by the Clean Water in Cambodia project are certified by Gold Standard.

Improving the health of rural communities with clean water in Cambodia

According to the WHO, more than 2 billion people–that’s one in three people– globally, do not have access to safe drinking water. In underserved areas of rural Cambodia, many people have little choice but to drink contaminated water from rivers, ponds and swamps or purchase or if they have the resources, collect firewood to boil and purify it first. The latter is a significant expense for the poorest households in Cambodia, meaning many instead must risk their health. In such cases, decentralized water treatment stations can be a solution. Carbon credits generated by the Clean Water in Cambodia project are certified by Gold Standard.

Sustainable Development Goals

800,000 People

provided with access to affordable, clean water, lowering the risk of disease

300,000 school children

have access to safe water

890 Jobs

created in rural communities, boosting local economies

15,000 tonnes of CO2e

avoided on average annually by removing the need to boil water to purify it

The Solution

This project provided microfinance to small enterprises and entrepreneurs to set up local, environmentally-focused water treatment stations. Currently, more than 260 enterprises are providing clean, affordable water to over 800,000 Cambodians.
So as well as increases access to clean water, the project also fosters economic opportunities by creating jobs and enabling people to earn a living by purifying and distributing sourced water to neighbouring communities.

The Impact

This project addresses the critical lack of clean water by offering a cost-effective, environmentally friendly and decentralised means to purify water. This greatly improves the health and lifestyle of rural Cambodians, especially children who suffer early on from water-borne diseases, whilst also reducing the need to buy fuel for boiling water.
For the planet, the project is cutting emissions by removing the need to boil water and easing pressure on Cambodia’s vibrant forests where firewood was previously sourced.
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