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Singapore Water Story – Summary Reader Response

In the article "Singapore Water Story" from Singapore Public Utilities Boards (PUB) website (2020), PUB explained the developing journey of Singapore's water infrastructure to meet the increasing demand due to the country's growth while providing economic supply for future generations. From the current 430 million gallons a day (mgd), the total demand is projected to double by 2061. To fulfil this condition, Singapore deduced three approaches: "collect every drop of water", "reuse water endlessly" and "desalinate seawater", developing the "four national taps". Accounting for the expiring treaty with Malaysia in 2061, Singapore focuses on maximising the efficacy of its remaining taps by funding research in treating all available resources. Considering Singapore's geography, NEWater and desalination are expected to meet up to 85% of future demand. Besides establishing feasible supply, PUB has introduced various plans such as ...

Reader Response Draft 1 (edited)

In the article “Singapore Water Story” from Singapore Public Utilities Boards (PUB) website (2020), PUB explained the developing journey of Singapore’s water infrastructure to meet the increasing demand due to the country’s growth while providing economic supply for future generations. From the current 430 million gallons a day (mgd), the total demand is projected to double (70% from non-domestic sector) by 2061. To fulfil this condition, Singapore deduced three approaches: “collect every drop of water”, “reuse water endlessly” and “desalinate seawater”, developing the “four national taps”. Accounting for the expiring treaty with Malaysia in 2061, Singapore focuses on maximising the efficacy of its remaining taps by funding research in treating all available resources. Considering Singapore’s geography, NEWater and desalination are expected to meet up to 85% of future demand. Besides establishing feasible supply, PUB has introduced various plans such as “Active, Beautiful, Clean waters...

Summary Draft 3

In the article "Singapore Water Story" from Singapore Public Utilities Boards (PUB) website (2020), PUB explained the developing journey of Singapore's water infrastructure to meet the increasing demand due to the country's growth while providing economic supply for future generations. From the current 430 million gallons a day, the total demand is projected to double (70% from non-domestic sector) by 2061. To fulfil this condition, Singapore deduced three approaches: "collect every drop of water", "reuse water endlessly" and "desalinate seawater", developing the “four national taps”. Accounting for the expiring treaty with Malaysia in 2061, Singapore focuses on maximising the efficacy of its remaining taps by funding research in treating all available resources. Considering Singapore’s geography, NEWater and desalination are expected to meet up to 85% of future demand. Besides establishing feasible supply, PUB has introduced various plan...

Summary 2nd Draft

In the article "Singapore Water Story" from Singapore Public Utilities Boards (PUB) website (2020), PUB explained Singapore's journey in developing the water infrastructure to meet the increasing demand while providing economic supply. From the current demand of 430 million gallons a day, the total water demand is projected to double (70% from non-domestic sector) by 2061. To fulfil this condition, Singapore deduced 3 approaches: "collect every drop of water", "reuse water endlessly" and "desalinate seawater", developing the “four national taps”. Accounting for the expiring treaty with Malaysia in 2061, Singapore focuses on maximising the efficacy of its remaining taps by funding research. Considering Singapore’s geography, NEWater and desalination are expected to meet up to 85% of future demand. Besides establishing a feasible supply, preserving water is as salient. PUB has introduced various plans to promote the sustainable use of water and...

Summary 1st Draft

In the article "Singapore Water Story" from Singapore Public Utilities Boards (PUB) website (2020), PUB explained Singapore's journey in developing the water infrastructure to meet the increasing demand while providing economic supply. From the current demand of 430 million gallons a day, the total water demand is projected to double by 2060.  To fulfil this condition, Singapore deduced 3 approaches: 'collect every drop of water', 'reuse water endlessly' and 'desalinate seawater'. Our four national taps – as the treaty with Malaysia expiring, Singapore focuses on maximizing the effect of our local catchment, improving the output from NEWater and desalination through funding research, technology and, recognizing that everyone has a part to play in the water cycle. Besides establishing a feasible supply, preserving water is as salient. PUB has introduced various plans to promote the sustainable use of water and expanded our water sources' scope t...