Ensuring clean water supply through wells is fundamental to preserving public health, preventing the spread of waterborne diseases, and promoting socio-economic development. In conjunction with our partners, Care for Cambodia's proactive testing approach underscores their commitment to these objectives.

Access to clean water is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of sustainable development and public health. Wells, as primary sources of water for many communities, play a crucial role in connecting people to clean water supply. Their relevance and impact, however, are directly tied to the quality of water they provide.

Wells connecting to clean water supply are crucial for several reasons:

• Public Health: Clean water is vital for maintaining public health. Contaminated water can lead to a range of health issues, including diarrheal diseases, cholera, dysentery, typhoid, and polio. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), 829,000 people are estimated to die each year from diarrhoea as a result of unsafe drinking-water, sanitation, and hand hygiene.

• Socio-economic development: Access to clean water is a critical factor for socio-economic development. It influences education outcomes (as healthy children are more likely to attend school), economic productivity (as healthier adults are more productive at work), and healthcare costs (less money spent on treating waterborne diseases).

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2018 Water Quality Tests
Recognizing these factors, we conducted a series of water quality tests in all of their wells in 2018. The organization's commitment to ensuring the wells' connection to clean water supply is evident in this proactive approach.

These tests would have included parameters such as bacterial contamination, physical properties (like temperature, color, taste, and odor), chemical constituents (like pH, hardness, iron, nitrate, and chloride), and toxic substances (like lead, arsenic, and pesticides).

By conducting these tests, we ensured that the water from the wells was safe for consumption and other uses. This initiative has helped prevent the potential spread of waterborne diseases and contributed to the overall health and wellbeing of the community.