Moving Singapore Away From A Position Of Dependence On Johor For Water To Supplying Johor With Potable Water During The Dry Spell

   
PUB has agreed to Johor authorities’ request for Singapore to supply more potable water to the state in light of the dry weather afflicting the state’s water supply, it said in a statement today (Aug 20).

It added: “This will not affect the water supply in Singapore. There has been some rain in Singapore, and PUB has increased its production of NEWater and desalinated water to meet local demand, allowing water levels in local reservoirs to remain healthy.”

Environment and Water Resources Vivian Balakrishnan visited the Linggiu Reservoir in Johor earlier this month, after water levels there had dipped to historic lows because of the dry weather.

Water-rationing was implemented in parts of the city starting last Sunday and lasting till Sept 15, after the dry weather severely.