Summary on Tuas water reclamation plant; Draft 2

 In the article, “Singapore’s First Integrated Water and Solid Waste Treatment Facility Begins Construction” the National Environmental Agency (NEA) (2020) states that with Tuas water reclamation plant (Tuas WRP) and integrated waste management facility (IWMF) built, waste treatment would be more efficient and environmentally friendly. Singapore decided to construct Tuas WRP to prepare for water usage potentially being doubled by 2060.

In phase 1, the plant’s influent pumping stations will be built. It conveys used water from tunnels to treatment units within Tuas WRP. In phase 2, the tunnels and sewers that carry domestic and industrial used water will be constructed under the Ayer Rajah Expressway. It is also mentioned that the Tuas WRP will consist of two “energy- efficient membrane bio-reactor systems” which treat used water. Finally, it is integrated into the NEWater factory for further purification. It is also stated that phase two will be completed in 2025.

NEA states that with the implementation of Tuas WRP plants, Singapore can manage waste water better than before. As the Singapore’s water usage is predicted to be doubled by 2060, the integration of Tuas WRP is an effective measure to manage that issue.

Reference : 

NEA. (2020,September 8). Tuas Nexus - Singapore's First Integrated Water and Solid Waste Treatment facility begins construction.

https://www.nea.gov.sg/media/news/news/index/tuas-nexus-singapore-s-first-integrated-water-and-solid-waste-treatment-facility-begins-construction