Background
In 2025, the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) undertook significant expansion of Phnom Penh’s clean water infrastructure. This expansion is part of ongoing efforts to improve water service accessibility and delivery within the city and its licensed service area.
Scope of Application
The expanded water supply network covers Phnom Penh’s licensed service area, serving a total of 887 villages, equivalent to 92% service coverage under PPWSA’s mandate.
Key Provisions or Decisions
PPWSA expanded its clean water distribution network by 399 kilometers in 2025. Production capacity was increased to more than one million cubic meters per day, substantially enhancing the ability to meet demand across the service area.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The expansion of PPWSA’s infrastructure supports improved access to reliable clean water, which has implications for urban development, investment climate, and public utilities compliance in Phnom Penh. Enhanced water supply capacity and coverage contribute to economic and social infrastructure resilience.
Official Source
Details were provided through the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority’s 2025 annual congress and planning announcement by H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation. Further information is available on the Ministry’s website at https://www.misti.gov.kh/pressroom/news-and-events/8dLnRKTpINPe.
