Singapore
is a country with no natural water resources and depends on the “4
National Taps” which include local catchment water, imported water from
Malaysia, NEWater (reclaimed water) and desalinated water.
Local
catchment water is so far our strongest and most sustainable water
supply. Water catchment area has increased from half to two-thirds of
Singapore/s land surface with the completion of the Marina, Punggol and
Serangoon Reservoir. More space is being cleared to create even more
reservoirs to collect more water from streams, drains and rivers.
Rainwater is collected to be treated so that it is clean and drinkable.
Singapore
currently has one of Asia’s largest seawater reverse-osmosis plant,
which can produce 30 million gallons of water daily and is able to meet
approximately 10% of Singapore’s water needs. Another desalination plant
will be built in 2013. By 2060, desalination capacity is intended to
increase so that desalinated water meet up to 25% of Singapore’s water
demand.
Water
projects were carried out to ensure Singapore has a continuous supply
of water for the future. The water projects include Clean-up of the
Singapore River, building the Marina Barrage and creating the Deep
Tunnel Sewerage System.
NEWater
is reclaimed water produced from treated used water that is further
purified and cleaned using advanced membrane technologies and
ultra-violet disinfection, making it ultra-clean and safe to drink.
Singapore’s latest NEWater plant was completed in 2010 and Singapore’s 4
NEWater plants can meet 30% of Singapore’s water needs. By 2060, the
current NEWater capacity is intended to increase so that NEWater can
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PUB
Is currently planning for phase 2 of the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System
and it will consist of a deep tunnel, associated link sewers, a
centralized WRP integrated with NEWater facilities and deep sea outfall.
It will cover the western part of Singapore and is intended to be
completed in 2022. The programme aims to increase Singapore’s catchment
areas. PUB also introduced measures to reduce demand for water by
including incentives for industry to develop water efficiency
strategies, certification for water efficient buildings and campaigns to
encourage the public to conserve water.
To
maintain our water resources, PUB adopted a 3P (People, Public, Private) approach to engage the
3P partners to use water wisely, keep the water catchment and waterways
clean and build a relationship with & enjoy using our waterways and
reservoirs. The public is also constantly reminded that water is a
precious resource and not a network for the public to dispose their
unwanted materials.