Singapore Flashcards
What is the location like?
High rainfall
Tiny country
4.8 mil. people
Why is its small size a problem?
Little land to collect enough water and store
What happens in 2011?
treaty of imports from Malaysia expires
What happened in 1942?
Japanese invasion blew up pipeline when seized Singapore
What is their solution?
Rainfall-catchment acreage on 2.3 of island
Desalination
What are the positives of the scheme?
Little waste as used water is treated & safely disposed or reused for industry/air con/ mixed with reservoir to drink
Demand is contained
Discarded sewage carried 5km out to sea
Free of corruption
Autonomous water authority professionally run by professionals
Involves over 50 companies (local and foreign) so lots of competition
Not afraid to bring in private-sector partners
How is demand contained?
Water consciousness campaigns
Low use taps & loos & showers & washing machines
Tariff & water conservation tax rise for domestic users
Fee for sanitary appliances
Why do they still not have full independence?
Still import 40% of needs
How does it compare to 6 years ago?
Had floods, pollution and rationing
Does it work or not?
Yes it is successful
