History Of Newater
Water recycling in Singapore began in 1974 but the experimental treatment plant was closed a year later due to cost and reliability issues. [1]
The Singapore Water Reclamation Study (NEWater Study) was initiated in 1998 by the Public Utilities Board (PUB) and the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR). The aim of this study was to determine if NEWater was a viable source of raw water for Singapore's needs. NEWater and desalination were explored as means to reduce reliance on water imported from Malaysia, which has been a source of friction over the years. Also, while the Malaysian government is treaty-bound to sell Singapore water until 2011, it is under no obligation to do so after this. It can still sell water until 2061.
In 2001, PUB began an effort to increase water supplies for non-potable use. Using NEWater for these applications would reduce the demand on the reservoirs for potable water.Hence,the population of Singapore also increase due to such technology present and u can drink water in Singapore in almost any tap.
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