Cambodia's Wastewater Woes: Urbanization Outpaces Treatment Capacity, Threatening Environment and Health
Cambodia faces escalating environmental and public health risks as rapid urbanization outpaces its wastewater management capacity. An ADB study reveals Phnom Penh treats only 9% of its wastewater, with much of it discharged untreated into rivers, exacerbating pollution.
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