Water Situation In Singapore

1. 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

a. We produce NEWater in our newater plants eg in Changi
b. We import water from our neighbour Malaysia
c. Our desalination plant, operated by Hyflux is found in Tuas
d. Local catchment areas such as the bedok reservoir and macritchie reservoir can be found all around Singapore!

Explanation

a. We produce NEWater in our newater plants eg in Changi
b. We import water from our neighbour Malaysia
c. Our desalination plant, operated by Hyflux is found in Tuas
d. Local catchment areas such as the bedok reservoir and macritchie reservoir can be found all around Singapore!

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

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.

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.

3. Which is the first reservoir found in the city district?

Marina Barrage

Orchard reservoir

Macritchie reservoir

Upper pierce reservoir

None of the above

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.

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.

4. Which is the main part of production of NEWater?

Ultra-violet light purification

Reverse Osmosis

Distillation

Filtration

None of the above

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

Explanation

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

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

1

3

4

5

6

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.

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.