Summary Draft 1 (Singapore's Water Story)

 

In the article “Singapore’s Water Story” from the Public Utilities Board’s (PUB) website (2020), PUB reports that the water demand in Singapore is estimated to double the current amount of 430 million gallons per day by 2060. To meet the potential increase in water demand, there are 3 main strategies implemented by PUB which are “collect every drop of water, reuse water endlessly and desalinate seawater”. Considering Singapore’s water agreement with Malaysia is set to expire in 2061, Singapore plans to have independent water sources through local water catchments, NEWater plants, and desalination plants. By improving the technology and building more desalination plants, PUB explains that these water sources are estimated to meet up to 85% of the increased water demand in 2060. Apart from securing a sustainable water supply, water conservation is equally important. Singaporeans are educated on the importance and sustainable use of water through various programmes set-up by PUB.