Summary reader response draft 3
Controlling idea: PUB should elaborate on the use of current technology for water supply In the article, “PUB Singapore water story”, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) address that Singapore’s water demand may double by 2060 due to the increase in population, to keep up with the demand, Singapore focuses on water management, such as collecting water from the local catchment and importing water from our neighboring country, Malaysia. As Singapore- Malaysia Water agreement is set to end in 2061, NEWater and desalination were introduced, expecting to meet 85% of Singapore’s future water demand by 2060. In hope to see a decrease in water consumption, programs such as Water Closet Replacement Program are created to educate the community on water conservation. According to reports, PUB successfully saw a 15% reduction in household water consumption of a person per day. The demand for water is constantly on the rise with population and economic growth, as a result, to provide an adequate and c...