SINGAPORE
Water is a scarce and precious resource. Being a small island state with an increasing demand for water, Singapore has to make every drop of water count.
Rainwater that falls within the catchment areas is collected in reservoirs. Today, about half of Singapore is being utilised as catchments for rainwater collection. With new projects to build more reservoirs, drains and canals, local catchment will be expanded to about two-thirds of the island. To add to existing local sources, desalinated water will be supplied by the private sector starting from 2005. To multiply every drop, NEWater, which is high-grade water obtained from water reclamation, was also launched in 2003.
Even as we increase our sources, it is also important to keep water demand low. Everyone can play a part by conserving water through good water-use habits and by installing water saving devices. We can also play a part in keeping Singapore's waterways and reservoirs clean. All these efforts will contribute towards ensuring the sustainability and cleanliness of our water supply and our environment.