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Clean Water

The Action Programme Committee on Clean Water, led by the PUB, was formed with the objective of formulating action programmes to achieve the SGP2012 targets for Clean Water; including community partnership and innovation relevant to clean water.

The Committee has formulated 21 action programmes under 4 main thrusts with emphasis on management of water demand and supply through innovative means and continuous education.

  Thrusts

Action Programmes

1
Increase water supply
  • Increase non-potable and potable water supply from four sources - local catchments, Johor water, desalinated water and NEWater.
 
2
Manage water demand
  • Optimise water use by industries.
  • Optimise water use by households through water conservation programmes such as the Water Efficient Homes programme.
 
3
Ensure water quality
  • Work in partnership with all industries to ensure that they do not pollute the watercourses.
  • Protect our water sources from pollution through regulations and water quality monitoring.
     
4 Innovation and education
  • Tap on international expertise and knowledge to keep abreast of emerging technologies that increase water supply and enhance water quality.
  • Reach out to the public and impress upon them the importance of protecting and maintaining our water sources.

Click here to download the Action Programme for Clean Water.

Click here to download the APC Report on Clean Water.

Information is correct as of January 2004.

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