Unit 1 - WEM

What is the primary goal of water conservation?

• To manage water supply sources effectively

• To increase water demand

• To reduce the population's water needs

• To promote industrial water usage

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four National Taps in Singapore?

• Reclaimed Water

• Groundwater

• Imported Water from Malaysia

• Desalinated Water

What does the Water Efficiency Labeling Scheme (WELS) do?

• Collects rainwater

• Promotes water wastage

• Increases water tariffs

• Rates water-saving appliances

What is NEWater?

• Imported water from Malaysia

• Desalinated seawater

• Rainwater collected from reservoirs

• High-grade reclaimed water

What is the purpose of the Water Conservation Tax in Singapore?

• To promote industrial water consumption

• To fund water infrastructure

• To discourage excessive water use

• To encourage excessive water use

How many reservoirs are there in Singapore for water collection?

• 15

• 17

• 10

• 20

What is the role of the Public Utilities Board (PUB) in Singapore?

• To manage water tariffs

• To oversee water collection, production, distribution, and reclamation

• To import water from Malaysia

• To promote water wastage

What is the main focus of water efficiency management?

• Increasing water tariffs

• Optimizing water use through technology and practices

• Collecting rainwater

• Reducing the number of reservoirs

Which of the following is a method used to collect rainwater in Singapore?

• Water treatment facilities

• Water reclamation plants

• Storm-water collection ponds

• Desalination plants

What is the significance of the tiered water pricing structure in Singapore?

• To reduce the number of water reservoirs

• To reflect the true cost of water production and supply

• To encourage water wastage

• To promote industrial water usage