In resource-scarce Singapore, water sustainability matters, particularly with increasing demand for clean water as the population as well as commercial and industrial sectors grow. PUB has contributed towards building a sustainable, water-secure Singapore by tapping on technology to increase water resources and protect the quality of the water supply. Singapore is well-known globally for being at the forefront of technology, R&D and PUB’s latest efforts may well further enhance the Republic’s reputation in water resource management. One possible downside is that Singaporeans could become complacent and think that technology will always be able to address the nation’s water needs. This is a big danger because no matter how advanced technology will be, no country can afford to produce water for a wasteful population. Ultimately, water sustainability is not only producing more water cheaply. It also requires industries and domestic sectors to use less water. Such a transformation will come from better education, behavioural sciences and water pricing.... Continue Reading