Singapore is a country with a population of 5.6 million.
Water supply in Singapore In the initial years of nation-building, Singapore faced droughts, floods, and water pollution.
They have a well strategized and robust system of water supply called the Four National Taps comprising of (1) Water from Local Catchment, (2) Imported Water, (3) Highly-purified reclaimed water known as NEWater, and (4) Desalinated Water.
The rainwater gets accumulated in the canals and flows down to the reservoirs and is then treated for drinking purposes.
Singapore is one of the few countries to harvest urban stormwater on a large scale for potable consumption.
Desalinated water Singapore is an island country.
Currently, there are two desalination plants with a combined capacity of 100 mgd that can meet up to 25% of Singapore’s current water demand.
Water conservation efforts by PUB By 2060, Singapore’s water demand is expected to become double the current 430 million gallons per day.
Campaigns such as save 10-lits of water a day also encourage citizens to decrease their water utility by 10-lits a day and teach them the importance of water conservation.
With efficient water management, conservation efforts and efficiency, Singapore has set an excellent example for the world to see.