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 ...