Singapore water management Flashcards
(9 cards)
Malaysia traditionally suplied __% of Singapore’s water but by ____ this has halved
80, 2010
Water consumption fell from 165 litres per person a day in 2000 to…
150 litres in 2015
What approaches have Singapore been using?
Water desalinisation, rainwater harvesting, protecting and enhancing ecosystems, preventing leakages
What was constructed?
A new sewage system so water cannot be contaminated by salt water
5 NEW water plants can meet up to…
50% of demand
How much money has been spent on water since 2006?
$200 million
What does low energy desalinisation expected to reduce
It is expected to reduce energy demands by 50% in the near future
What is NEW water?
It is a process that recycles treated used water into ultra-clean, high-grade reclaimed water.
How much did Singapore’s newest NEWater plant cost?
$125 million
