Reinventing access to water in rural areas:
the water kiosk solution
In Cambodia, access to safe drinking water in rural areas has long been a major challenge. For 20 years, 1001fontaines has been working with its local partner Teuk Saat 1001 to develop sustainable solutions.
Thanks to a network of 343 decentralized water kiosks and a home delivery service, Teuk Saat 1001 now supplies safe drinking water to 1.3 million people.
This model is based on three pillars:
- guaranteed quality, with monthly tests in 100% of water kiosks,
- an affordable price, less than 3% of the monthly rural households’ budget,
- a reduced environmental impact, thanks to refillable 20-liter bottles.
The results are in: in less than 10 years, bottled water has become the second-largest source of safe drinking water in rural areas, rising from 8% of households in 2014 to 24% in 2022.
This success is based on a proven model of local involvement and capacity building.
Amandine Chaussinand, Managing Director at Teuk Saat 1001, shares:
"Today, most families in rural areas prefer water in refillable bottles for its quality, affordability and convenience. Our 343 local entrepreneurs ensure its production and daily delivery to families."
Amandine ChaussinandManaging Director at Teuk Saat 1001 
