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Kampong Speu residents report strong odours near fertiliser site

Residents say the smell affects nearby homes and want authorities to inspect the site.

Wednesday 4 November · 15:54 · 1 min read

In 30 seconds

Residents in Krang Tumnob village say a fertiliser production and distribution site causes a strong smell. [1]
They say the odour is especially strong when the wind blows and makes breathing difficult nearby. [1]
Residents asked provincial and national environment authorities to inspect the site and take action if needed. [1]

What happened

Residents of Krang Tumnob village in Samaki Monichey district, Kampong Speu, reported a strong smell from a site that they said produces and distributes organic and chemical fertilisers and other farm inputs. They said the smell affects nearby homes, worsens when the wind blows and makes it difficult to breathe near the site. Residents suspect the operation may not meet environmental standards, but the report does not establish this. They asked environment authorities to inspect the site.

Why it matters

The reported odour is affecting residents’ daily lives, according to their account. The source reports complaints and a request for inspection, but does not report findings by authorities or confirmed health effects.

Background

The report says the site is in a forested area and has no clearly visible brand sign. It also says one or two guards did not allow reporters to enter or take photographs.

Key terms

Fertiliser: A substance added to soil or crops to help plants grow.
Environmental standards: Rules or requirements intended to limit harm to the environment.

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