Summary Reader Response - Draft 1

In the article “Singapore Water Story” from The Singapore National Water Agency (PUB) website (2020), PUB claimed that by the year 2060 Singapore’s water demand could double. Non-domestic sector would account for about 70% of the total demand. PUB is confident that by then, NEWater and desalination will meet up to 85% of the nation’s water demand. In order to meet Singapore’s future water demand, PUB’s approach can be distilled into three key strategies “Collect Every Drop Of Water”, “Reuse Water Endlessly” and “Desalinate Seawater”. Currently, there are three desalination plants in Singapore with the combined capacity of 130 mgd that will meet 30% of Singapore’s water demand. PUB is confidence that by 2060 with the addition of 2 more desalination plant, desalinated water will cover up to 30% of Singapore’s future demand. Singapore’s five NEWater plants can meet up to 40% of the nation’s current water needs. With the expectation of NEWater meeting up to 55% of Singapore’s future water demand by 2060.


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