The Water Sources of Singapore

The Water Sources of Singapore

An overview of Singapore's water sources and their importance in ensuring a sustainable water supply for the nation.

The Water Sources of Singapore

• PUB is Singapore's national water agency responsible for collecting, purifying, and supplying water to the nation.
• Singapore's water sources include local catchment areas, imported water from Malaysia, NEWater (recycled water), and desalinated water.
• These diverse sources ensure Singapore's water sustainability and independence.

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What are the water sources of Singapore?

• Local catchment areas

• Imported water from Malaysia

• NEWater (recycled water)

• Desalinated water

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Match the following

• Recycling used water

• Removing salt from seawater to make drinking water.

• Collecting rainwater

• Water from Malaysia

NEWater

Desalination

Water from reservoirs

Imported water

• NEWater

• Desalination

• Water from reservoirs

• Imported water

NEWater

• NEWater is produced by recycling used water

• It is ultra clean and safe for drinking

• It is used mainly for industrial purposes

• It helps diversify Singapore's water sources and reduce reliance on imported water.

Desalination: Turning Seawater into Drinking Water

• Desalination is the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater to produce fresh drinking water.

• Desalination is costly as it requires a huge amount of energy to make seawater drinkable