Background
In 2025, the Ministry of Environment of Cambodia took extensive measures to control pollution caused by wastewater discharge from factories, enterprises, and companies. Throughout that year, the ministry prevented over 20 million cubic meters of wastewater from polluting the environment, safeguarding public health and living conditions.
Scope of Application
The measures target wastewater liquid waste discharged daily from various types of industrial facilities across Cambodia, including but not limited to textile dyeing, chemical raw materials processing, and semi-finished product factories. Over 55 companies nationwide have implemented remote monitoring systems to oversee wastewater discharge.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The Ministry enforced legal regulations under the Environmental and Natural Resources Code requiring factories and enterprises identified as potential pollutant sources to install automatic monitoring equipment and data management systems. This equipment enables continuous, remote supervision of wastewater discharges, including measuring pollution quality and volume, minimizing the need for on-site inspections.
Such technology improves compliance, reduces direct intervention by officers that could disturb investors, and enhances enforcement efficiency by detecting discharges exceeding permitted limits, leakage, or illegal disposal. The data generated is scientific and secure, supporting effective law enforcement.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Investors and factory operators are required to comply with environmental regulations by equipping their facilities with remote monitoring systems to track wastewater discharge continuously. This approach promotes transparency and accountability while reducing compliance costs related to frequent on-site inspections. It also mitigates the risk of environmental damage penalties and contributes to sustainable industrial growth.
Official Source
Information extracted from the Ministry of Environment’s official Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/MinistryOfEnvironmentCambodia/posts/pfbid02ZySBH7W38haDrn4N9dMfq3ACvYKp5Fn9V4XnLXUVb3kPKqH6k5S1e77VBpgkKB89l
