Summary Draft 3 (Singapore's Water Story)

 

In the article “Singapore’s Water Story” from the Public Utilities Board’s (PUB) website (2020), PUB mentions how Singapore plans to manage a future increase in water demand. Currently, the total water demand amounts to 430 million gallons per day and is expected to double by 2060. There are three main strategies implemented which are to “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 focusing on the development and improvement of these methods, PUB explains that these water sources are estimated to meet up to 85% of the increase in water demand in 2060. As water demand continues to rise concurrently with population and economic growth, a well-planned and implemented water infrastructure ensures a sustainable water supply will be available for future generations.