Adaptation and Verification of Arsenic Mitigation Technology
Pilot and Demonstration Activity: Cambodia
Adaptation and Verification of Arsenic Mitigation Technology
This PDA tested the Kapchan Arsenic Filter as a suitable and viable arsenic mitigation solution in rural areas.
| Project site | Phnom Penh, Kandal, Preyveng, and Kampong Cham, Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Cost | US$ 50,000 |
| Status | Completed |
| Approval date | February 2008 |
| Completion date | January 2009 |
| Category | Rural Services |
| ADB officer |
Paul van Klaveren |
| Partner | Institute of Technology of Cambodia |
Arsenic contamination has become a significant health threat in rural Cambodia, where people highly rely on groundwater for drinking. Several cases of skin diseases and cancers were confirmed as cases of arsenicosis or arsenic poisoning. An estimated 320,000 people are at risk
This PDA supported the performance verification process of the Kanchan Arsenic Filter (KAF) as an effective, suitable, and affordable arsenic mitigation technology for Cambodia's rural areas. KAF was developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cambodia's Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) and the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) conducted the verification process.
- Adoption of KAF for arsenic mitigation
- Increased capacity within ITC and MRD for testing arsenic mitigation technologies
- Increased public awareness on the use of KAF
- Improved quality of water
- Proposal (February 2008) [ PDF ]
- Final Report (January 2009) [ PDF ]
- Supported the construction of 40 KAF in Cambodia’s Kandal and Prey Veng provinces. About 99% of all filtered water samples met the Cambodian arsenic guideline.
- Provided training on the use of KAF, benefitting 31 households or about 200 people
- Built knowledge and capacity of ITC on water treatment and field research, especially in quality assurance and quality control
- Built knowledge and capacity of MRD in household water treatment technologies, verification process, field work, and project management
Read the Final Report. [ PDF ]
- Know more about PDA principles.
- Read about the Application Process.
- Know the PDA Proposal Guidelines.
- Download the Application Form.
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