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“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.
THANK YOU!