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NEWater |
The 3rd National Tap
NEWater is high-grade reclaimed water produced from treated used water that is purified further using advanced membrane technologies, making the water ultra-clean and safe to drink.
NEWater has passed more than 65,000 scientific tests and surpasses World Health Organisation requirements.
PUB also blends a small percentage of the NEWater with the reservoir water.
High demand by industries
Because it is ultra clean, NEWater is ideal for industry use, such as wafer fabrication processes. NEWater is supplied to wafer fabrication, electronics and power generation industries for process use as well as commercial and institutional complexes for air-con cooling purposes. This frees up potable water for domestic use.
A product of PUB
Water reclamation had its humble beginnings in the 1970s but unreliable technology and high cost then deterred its implementation. With advancement in membrane technology and decreasing membrane prices, the NEWater study was initiated in 1998 and NEWater was born in 2003. Pioneered by PUB, the national water agency, NEWater is a key pillar of Singapore’s sustainable water supply.
Click here to learn how NEWater is treated. |
From one to five plants
The first NEWater plants were opened in Bedok and Kranji in 2003, followed by Seletar in 2004, and Ulu Pandan plant in March 2007. Together the NEWater produced by the four plants can meet 15 percent of Singapore’s water needs.
The fifth and the largest NEWater plant at Changi with a capacity of 50mgd will be completed in 2010. With this addition, coupled with the expansion of the existing plants, NEWater will meet 30% of Singapore’s current water needs by 2010. |
 Ulu Pandan NEWater Plant |
 Seletar Newater Factory |
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Go to NEWater mini-site to read more about the highly-purified reclaimed water. |
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NEWater Visitor Centre |
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At the NEWater Visitor Centre, visitors can expect more full-filled activities and interactive exhibits to take them on an exciting journey through the Singapore water story. Admission to the centre is free.
NEWater Visitor Centre’s popularity has won it the Best Sightseeing/Leisure/Educational Programme, 20th Tourism Awards 2005, IWA Marketing & Communication Award 2006. |
Guide
One English or Mandarin speaking guide will be provided. |
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes |
Opening hours
9am to 4pm (From Tuesdays to Sundays) |
Booking
Reservation preferred. Click here to book a tour. |
Contact
NEWater Visitor Centre
20 Koh Sek Lim Road
Singapore 486593
E-mail:pub_newatervc@pub.gov.sg |
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