1. Earth Our Home 2 © MPH Education (S) Pte Ltd 2000 Slide 10.1 You will learn  about the water situation in Singapore  what our water is used for  about water as a strategic resource Lesson 10Water Supply in Singapore (I): A Case Study

2. Earth Our Home 2 © MPH Education (S) Pte Ltd 2000 Slide 10.2  Singapore’s problem of water scarcity is not a new one  As early as in the 1850s, steps were taken to ensure that there would be a regular water supply  One of the earliest solution was the construction of Singapore’s first reservoir, MacRitchie Reservoir, in 1867 Singapore’s Limited Water Supply (cont’d) Lesson 10 Water Supply in Singapore (I): A Case Study

3. Earth Our Home 2 © MPH Education (S) Pte Ltd 2000 Slide 10.3  There are now 14 reservoirs in Singapore  At present, the natural sources of water in Singapore can supply only about half of what is needed Singapore’s Limited Water Supply (cont’d) Lesson 10 Water Supply in Singapore (I): A Case Study

4. Earth Our Home 2 © MPH Education (S) Pte Ltd 2000 Slide 10.4  Shortage of water is due to  Absence of large rivers in Singapore to provide an adequate supply of freshwater  Occasional dry spells which are not uncommon, although rainfall is generally high  The loss of catchment areas caused by the clearing of forests for housing and other activities Singapore’s Limited Water Supply (cont’d) Lesson 10 Water Supply in Singapore (I): A Case Study

5. Earth Our Home 2 © MPH Education (S) Pte Ltd 2000 Slide 10.5  The problem of a limited supply of water is made worse by the growing demand for water due to a growing population and a developing industrial sector Growing Demand for Water Lesson 10 Water Supply in Singapore (I): A Case Study

6. Earth Our Home 2 © MPH Education (S) Pte Ltd 2000 Slide 10.6  Not only is there a growth in demand for water, the growth is at an increasing rate  A long-term shortage of water will have a big impact on Singapore  Water is a strategic resource  Over the years, we have explored different methods to increase and conserve our water supply Cause for Concern Lesson 10 Water Supply in Singapore (I): A Case Study