03 Apr 2023 | 05:58 PM UTC
Cambodia: Ongoing water supply shortages likely to persist in Phnom Penh and Ta Khmau, Kandal Province, through at least late April
Water supply shortages likely to persist in Phnom Penh and Ta Khmau, Cambodia, through at least late April.
Event
Water supply shortages will likely continue in Phnom Penh and Ta Khmau, Kandal Province, through at least late April due to an extended period of dry weather. As of April 3, the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) has imposed several austerity measures for residents and businesses in the affected areas due to low supplies of clean water.
The PPWSA requires businesses to save water by reducing daily consumption, suspend the use of water from the state supply line and to add a reservoir or tank before resuming consumption, and avoid the use of motorized pumps. Additionally, the utility provider is requiring businesses to readjust their production time or water consumption rates during rush hour.
Associated commercial disruptions are possible over the coming weeks, especially for companies that rely on large quantities of municipal water for operations.
Advice
Stock up on drinking water and confirm alternative water supplies for business operations if operating in the affected areas. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes. Pressure and water quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Minimize nonessential water use throughout the outage.
