Where are the 5 NEWater plants in Singapore?
Singapore currently has four operational NEWater factories, at Bedok, Kranji, Ulu Pandan and Changi. The Bedok and Kranji factories were commissioned in 2002, the Ulu Pandan plant in March 2007 and the Changi plant in August 2009.
Where can I find NEWater?
Reusable NEWater bottles are now available for collection! The public can visit the NEWater Visitor Centre or Sustainable Singapore Gallery for a fun tour to learn more about NEWater and collect a reusable bottle for free while stocks last. Sign up for a tour at the link here.
Is Singapore tap water NEWater?
Besides the fact that it is reclaimed from used water? NEWater is Singapore’s Third National Tap and a key pillar of Singapore’s water sustainability. As a climate resilient water source, it cushions our water supply against uncertain weather and strengthens our water resilience.
How many NEWater plants does Singapore have?
5 NEWater plants
Singapore has 5 NEWater plants that can meet up to 40% of total demand today.
Why is NEWater expensive?
While NEWater is cheaper to produce, there is a limit to recycling used water in NEWater plants, he added. As the proportion of used water being reclaimed for NEWater increases, effluent becomes more concentrated, hence more difficult and costly to process.
Who owns the desalination plants in Singapore?
A wholly owned subsidiary of Hyflux, SingSpring won a bid to construct a desalination plant under PUB’s design, build, own and operate (DBOO) model. This plant with a daily capacity of up to 30 million gallons (130,000 m3) of water supplies PUB with desalination water over a 20-year period.
Can you buy NEWater?
NEWater Bottle Collection
The reusable NEWater bottles are now available for collection! The public can visit the NEWater Visitor Centre or Sustainable Singapore Gallery for a fun tour to learn more about NEWater and collect a reusable bottle for free (while stocks last!).
How much does a NEWater plant cost?
SINGAPORE: Another NEWater factory is in the pipeline to boost Singapore’s water security by recycling used water. National water agency PUB will construct a S$230 million NEWater factory in Changi, with the agency issuing a tender to procure professional engineering services in July.
What is the disadvantage of NEWater?
Although NEWater is very a very effective process, it has a couple of disadvantages. NEWater will not be able to produce enough potable water to be independent. It is now only able to produce 30 percent of Singapore’s demand. In the future, 2060, it is predicted to meet 55 percent of Singapore’s demand.
Is NEWater sewage water?
NEWater is recycled from treated sewage (‘used water’) and produced using a rigorous 3-step purification process involving ultrafiltration/microfiltration, reverse osmosis (RO) and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection.
Is NEWater cheaper than desalination?
Producing NEWater is both cheaper and more energy-efficient than desalination.
What is the difference between desalination and NEWater?
As compared to desalination, NEWater is more energy-efficient and cost-efficient to produce because of the lower salt content in treated used water, as opposed to seawater. NEWater is used for both direct non-potable use (DNPU) and indirect potable use (IPU).
How many desalination plants does Singapore have?
Currently, we have three desalination plants with a combined capacity of 130 mgd that can meet up to 30% of Singapore’s current water demand. Two more desalination plants will be ready by 2020. Desalinated water is expected to meet up to 30% of Singapore’s future water needs by 2060.
How is NEWater made?
NEWater is high-grade reclaimed water produced from treated used water that is further purified using advanced membrane technologies and ultra-violet disinfection, making it ultra-clean and safe to drink.
What percentage of water demand in Singapore is met by NEWater?
about 40%
NEWater can now meet about 40% of Singapore’s water needs. During dry months, we also top up reservoirs with NEWater, and further treat the blended water at the waterworks before supplying it to the population.