Singapore Water Security Flashcards
1
Q
Desalination
A
4 desalination plants, increase security as Singapore have guaranteed access to salt water
However, very expensive and high energy demand, so bad for climate change
2
Q
Imported Water
A
Built water treatment works next to Johor River (Malaysia)
Malaysia benefits by buying back 2% water once purified
3
Q
NEWater
A
Wastewater from industry + homes is purified
However, not used domestically as citizens don’t like the idea of ‘waste’ water despite it being potable
4
Q
Catchment Water
A
Built 17 reservoirs to catch precipitation as Singapore has little lakes/ aquifers
