Singapore NEWater receives United Nations award
Singapore's NEWater has won the “Water for Life” award 2014 of the
United Nations, recently announced the Public Utilities Board (PUB), a
statutory board that manages Singapore's water supply, water
catchment and used water.
Singapore's NEWater has won the “Water for Life” award 2014 of the
United Nations, recently announced the Public Utilities Board (PUB), a
statutory board that manages Singapore's water supply, water
catchment and used water.
The PUB quoted Josefina Maestu, Director of UN-Water Decade Programme on Advocacy and Communication, as saying: “The Jury of the 'Water for Life' UN-Water Best Practices Award has recognised NEWater for its strong social component and enduring partnerships in its manifold and remarkable water management practices contributing to Singapore's water sustainability.”
According to the PUB, NEWater is ultra-clean, high-grade reclaimed water produced from treated used water using advanced membrane technologies. It can currently meet 30 percent of Singapore 's daily water needs and will meet up to 55 percent by 2060.
It is one of Singapore’s “Four National Taps” strategy, which also includes local catchment water, imported water and desalinated water.
NEWater is used primarily for non-potable purposes at wafer fabrication parks, industrial estates and commercial buildings.-VNA
The PUB quoted Josefina Maestu, Director of UN-Water Decade Programme on Advocacy and Communication, as saying: “The Jury of the 'Water for Life' UN-Water Best Practices Award has recognised NEWater for its strong social component and enduring partnerships in its manifold and remarkable water management practices contributing to Singapore's water sustainability.”
According to the PUB, NEWater is ultra-clean, high-grade reclaimed water produced from treated used water using advanced membrane technologies. It can currently meet 30 percent of Singapore 's daily water needs and will meet up to 55 percent by 2060.
It is one of Singapore’s “Four National Taps” strategy, which also includes local catchment water, imported water and desalinated water.
NEWater is used primarily for non-potable purposes at wafer fabrication parks, industrial estates and commercial buildings.-VNA
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