Water Situation In Singapore

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Which of these is NOT one of the four national taps of Singapore?
- NEWater
- Imported water
- Desalinated water
- Local Catchment Areas
- None of the above

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2.

What is the main organisation in charge of water in Singapore?
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Internal Affairs
- Public Utilities Board
- National Parks Board
- National Environment Agency
Correct Answer

A. Public Utilities Board

Explanation

The Public Utilities Board (PUB)is under the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR). It works very closely with the National Parks Board (NParks) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) though.

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3.

Which is the first reservoir found in the city district?
- Marina Barrage
- Orchard reservoir
- Macritchie reservoir
- Upper pierce reservoir
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Marina Barrage

Explanation

The Marina Barrage is a 3-in-1 innovation, being able to contribute to Singapore in 3 ways, supplying water, controlling floods and as a lifestyle attraction.

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4.

Which is the main part of production of NEWater?
- Ultra-violet light purification
- Reverse Osmosis
- Distillation
- Filtration
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Reverse Osmosis

Explanation

NEWater is produced by a three step process:
1)Microfiltration
2)Reverse Osmosis (main process)
3)Ultra-violet light purification

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5.

As of 2009, how many NEWater factories are there in Singapore?
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Correct Answer

A. 5

Explanation

Singapore's 5 NEWater plants are the Bedok, Kranji,Seletar Water Reclamation Plants, as well as the Ulu Pandan NEWater Factory and the Changi NEWater Factory.

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Water Situation In Singapore

Which of these is NOT one of the four national taps of Singapore?

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What is the main organisation in charge of water in Singapore?

Which is the first reservoir found in the city district?

Which is the main part of production of NEWater?

As of 2009, how many NEWater factories are there in Singapore?