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Article: PUB Singapore's Water Story

 

“Singapore Water Story” (2020) from the Public Utilities Board’s (PUB) websites, PUB reports that there is a huge demand of water supply in Singapore. PUB explained that there were 430 million gallons a day, and by 2060, water demand in Singapore could almost double. Hence, water infrastructure like desalination, NEWater plants and Imported Water plan has planned out to meet the demands. Firstly, Imported Water where Singapore has two agreements with Malaysia which expires in 2011 and 2061. It allows Singapore to draw up to 250 mgd from Johor River. To add on, Singapore have come out with three strategies: “Collect every drop of water, reuse water endlessly and desalinate seawater”. These are the 3 Recycle cycles (3R), which is affordable and efficient. Also, focusing on local catchment and NEWater, the pillar of Singapore’s water sustainability and Desalinated Water, where two more desalination plants will be ready in 2020 which supports the demand of water supply. In conclusion, 85% of the future demands will be met. Also, Singapore can be and independent country to supply water to Singaporeans.