Waste Management

There is virtually no waste management in Cambodia outside major cities, and the floating villages of the Tonle Sap are no exception. Most forms of industrial and urban pollution end up in rivers and wetlands. In floating villages, all solid and liquid wastes are disposed of in the lake. Oil spills from boats are a constant environmental problem. Chemicals and pesticides also end up in the lake, where some are trapped in plants.



Recent surveys with the community indicate that they are concerned about dumping waste directly into the lake. However, they see no alternative solution to the issue.