PUB is responsible for the collection, production, distribution and reclamation of water in Singapore.
Collection
Rainwater is collected through rivers, streams, canals and drains, and stored in 17 reservoirs. With the pipelines linking the various reservoirs, the excess water can be pumped from one reservoir to another, thus optimising storage capacity.
Production
Raw water is piped to the waterworks for treatment.
Distribution
After treatment, the water is stored in covered reservoirs before distribution to customers.
Reclamation
Water that has been used by customers is collected through an extensive sewerage system and treated at water reclamation plants. Treated used water is further purified using advanced membrane technology to produce high-grade reclaimed water, known as NEWater.
PUB built the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS) for long-term sustainability. An integral part of the water loop, the DTSS is a super highway that channels used water to a centralised water reclamation plant for treatment. The treated used water will then be discharged into the sea or further purified into NEWater.
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