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Water Conservation Efforts in Singapore
Sec 2 Geography
LDQ on Managing Water Resources (25 minutes)

Water Conservation Efforts in Singapore

Do you think the public, private and people sectors are doing their best to conserve, value and enjoy the water resources in Singapore? Explain your answer.

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The National Water Agency, Public Utilities Board (PUB) has tried its best to ensure that Singapore has an adequate supply of high quality water with the 4 national taps strategy. It also believes that the 3Ps partnership plays a vital role in Singapore's water management for the sustainability of this precious resource.

|P |I think PUB has done its best to promote its new tagline – “Water for All – Conserve, Value and Enjoy” Singapore’s water resources|
| |at the national level. |
|E |Singapore's long-term target is to reduce the daily per capita water consumption from 155 litres today to 147 litres by 2020. It |
| |aims is to build a community of water-loving individuals and organisations who are passionate about our water bodies and strive to|
| |protect them. This is because by keeping our rivers and reservoirs clean, it will not only contain the costs of water treatment |
| |but also enhance the aesthetics of our living environment. |
|E |Since 2006, PUB has launched of the Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) programme. This long-term initiative aims to |
| |transform our functional water collection network of drains, canals and reservoirs into picturesque streams, rivers and lakes. It|
| |has opened up various reservoirs such as the Marina Barrage and MacRitchie Reservoir for recreational water activities to get |
| |people closer to water. Both locals and foreigners get to enjoy recreational activities such as

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