Maurice Neo
Deputy Director, Industry Development, PUB Managing Director, Singapore International Water Week
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Singapore
Bucket System
River pollution
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Singapore Today
4 National Taps - Resilient supply of water Unaccounted for Water below 5 % One of the lowest in the world Domestic water consumption per capita at 155litre/day 100% served by modern sanitation system
Integrated urban and water planning to enhance the quality of our living environment
To deliver and sustain a clean and healthy environment and water resources for all in Singapore.
A statutory board to provide integrated water supply, sewerage and drainage services
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PUB PUB Manages the Complete Water loop Loop manages the entire water
From sourcing, collection, purification and supply of drinking water, to treatment of used water and turning it into NEWater, drainage of storm water
stormwater management
rain
sea
reclamation of used water
desalination
Serangoon Reservoir
Marina Reservoir
Imported Water
Two water agreements with Johor, Malaysia o 1961 to 2011 (Expiring 31 Aug) o 1962 to 2061
State of Johor, Malaysia
Bedok 18mgd
Legend
NEWater pipeline NEWater Plant Service Reservoir
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Local catchment
Imported water
NEWater Desalinated water
Conserve Water
Value Our Water Enjoy Our Waters
Pricing
Reflect the strategic importance and scarcity value of water
Voluntary
3P approach
Mandatory
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1: Water Conservation Tax Tax on consumption to reinforce the water conservation message 2: Waterborne Fee Volume-based used water fee 3: Sanitary Appliance Fee Fixed used water fee based on the number of sanitary appliances
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4.5 litre
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C.
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After
Before
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Bedok Reservoir
Pandan Reservoir
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Bioswales at Sengkang
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Manage weather uncertainties and adaptation to climate change to ensure water sustainability
Water Masterplan meeting our water needs for the next 50 years Efficient Supply Continuous investment in R&D, technology and innovation to increase our efficiency and reduce cost
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Sustainability
Manage weather uncertainties and adaptation to climate change to ensure water sustainability Water Masterplan to meet our water needs for the next 50 years
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Public Communications
Partnership
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Land Reclamation
1.25 m above highest tide (minimum) 0.65 m (max. forecast by our Study)
Highest Tide
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Desalination
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Public Communications
Singapore has rolled out a public communications programme to inform and educate the public on climate change impacts on Singapore
Water Masterplan
PUB has developed a Water Masterplan to meet our water needs until 2060
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Efficiency
Continuous investment in R&D, technology and innovation to increase our efficiency and reduce cost
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stormwater management
rain
desalination desalination
stormwater management
rain
sea DOHS
Biomimicry
Backwash
Capacitive Deionisation
Reducing Evaporation
Biomimetic Membranes
desalination
Variable Salinity Process Electrochemical desalting
Robust Sensors
SWRO
Memstill (with waste heat); Electrochemical Desalting; Short-term < 1.5 kWh/m3
Breakthrough R&D
Biomimetics???
Singapore International Water Week the global platform for water solutions Date 2-6 Jul 2012 Theme - Water Solutions for a Liveable and Sustainable Cities 2012 Event will be held in conjunction with the 3rd World Cities Summit Key Pillar Events Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Water Leaders Summit Water Convention Water Expo Business Forums
Thank You
Marina Barrage, Singapore
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