Towards our mission to supply good water, reclaim used water and tame stormwater, PUB lends its support to various water-related research and development in the region and globally.

Read R&D at a Glance for more information about:

• PUB’s R&D track record (e.g. funding investment over the years, key research areas, and progress achieved in R&D)
• Operational targets and R&D focus areas
• Available collaborative opportunities

PUB's R&D publication "Innovation in Water, Singapore" is available for download via the link below. 

The research and development culture in PUB is driven by the desire to increase water resources, keep costs competitive, and manage water quality and security. PUB co-operates closely with our local and international partners to conduct applied research and development.

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PUB’s R&D work is centred on the water loop and focuses on 9 technology domains of interests:

• Watershed management
• Water treatment, desalination and reuse
• Used water treatment
• Water quality & security
• Network management
• Industrial water solutions
• Digitalisation
• ​Coastal protection & climate change adaptation (water)
• Waste reduction & resource recovery