“Water-Stressed”

<1,000 m3 per person of water

Small amount of land

No Natural Resources

Rainwater, catchment

areas (67%)

Imported Water, Recycled Water,

Desalination(33%)

Public Utilities Board

Introduced in 2006

Get Singaporeans to save 10 litres of water a day.

One-stop Edutainment website portal

Tips on water conservation Water Efficient Homes programme Water Volunteer Groups programme Labelling scheme

Meet our Future Needs

Preserve environment

Manage Increasing Demand

Lack of Natural Resources

Water conservation

‘WalletConservation!’

Lessen dependence on foreign supply To ensure stable, sustainable water supply Cater to our growth as a country

Maximise water we can harvest

Landuse for water catchment creased to 2/3 of our nation after completion of reservoir schemes

Popular venues for sports and recreation

2 Bilateral agreements with Malaysia

Expires 2011 and 2061

Used water is reclaimed

Treated to drinking standards

Less dependent on Malaysia for water

Turn sea water into drinking water

1st desalination plant opened in 2005

Delivers 30 million galloons of portable water a day!

Membranes from Canada Contains microscopic pores (about 0.04 micron) Vacuum draw up the water molecule. Larger size of contaminants and impurities blocked away.

Main technology behind NEWater Contains even smaller pores (about 0.0001 micron) Pressure force water through membrane Block away remaining smaller size virus, bacteria, contaminants etc

Drinkable!

Back-up & Safety precaution

Disrupts reproduction of cells

Make sure there is no more bacteria and viruses

Slightly Acidic water

Sodium hydroxide added Neutral pH and maintain balance

Not a stage!

Direct non-portable

use

Indirect Portable

Use

1st Asian country to receive Award of Excellence Global Hydrohub

Sustainable Environmentally friendly Very safe to drink Purer than tap water More cost-effective Cheaper than desalination Portable and non-portable use Increase supply of water

Psychological barrier Treated sewage? May get careless with water and not save.

NEWater is used as a source of raw water to supplement Singapore’s supply.

Water Reclamation

Max 120 people

Tour Guide

Fee = $0

“Amazing Race”

The SN NEWater Challenge!

Encourage Participation Create excitement

Chartered Bus

School NEWater Visitor Centre

2 classes (80 ppl)

Groups of 4-5

1 Group, 1 Worksheet

Entrance

Waterwise Arcade

Walk on NEWater

NEWater Factory Experience

Waters of Singapore Theatre

control Room with

Quotes

Water Cascade

Crossword Puzzle Clues Can be found in stations

Open-ended Questions

Crossword Puzzle

Rationale Educate students about the importance of conservation

Current water situation in Singapore

Deeper understanding on the development of membrane technology.

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