`Water is a scarce commodity in Singapore. We have to curb the
                                               upward trend in consumption of water, and make its prudent
                                               use an ingrained habit. If not, we will be short of water in 15 to
                                               20 years' time. We have to take water conservation measures
                                               now to slow  down its increasing demand.'
                                                                                                            Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong

 

 

                                                                                 PRE LESSON BROWSING

                                  Here are some sites to start you off. Do browse further sites on your own.
                                  You may want to share your urls at the water forum (refer below). If you
                                  like, send me an email so I can include your browsed sites here.

                                  http://www.pub.gov.sg/

                                  http://www.singapore-window.org/80508sta.htm

                                  http://www.asia1.com/straitstimes/lee/lee5_0916.html

                                  http://chip.cs.uiuc.edu/users/chai/berita/960830-960930/0250.html

                                          Some newspaper articles for your research:
                                          04/03/99 SINGAPORE: INDUSTRIAL WATER SUPPLY TO BE DOUBLED.

                                          03/12/99 SINGAPORE: DESALINATION "COULD COST LESS'.

                                          01/28/99 SINGAPORE: EIGHT MORE STORM-WATER PONDS TO BE BUILT

                                          01/21/99 MALAYSIA: CHEAPER TO BUY WATER FROM JOHOR, MB TELLS   SINGAPORE.

                                          01/16/99 SINGAPORE: WATER DEAL WITH JAKARTA IS POSSIBLE, SAYS PHILIP YEO.

                                          09/16/98 SINGAPORE: WATER THREATS - A CHANGE IN TUNE.
                               
                                         09/13/98 SINGAPORE: WATER TANK SITE A GOOD COMPROMISE.

                                          08/31/98 SINGAPORE: WATER TALKS - S'PORE "ASKING TOO MUCH'.

                                          08/04/98 SINGAPORE: FEARS OF NO WATER SUPPLY DISMISSED.

                                          07/19/98 SINGAPORE: NO WATER TODAY? WE'RE ALL PREPARED.

                                          06/01/98 SINGAPORE: OTHER NOVEL IDEAS FOR STORING WATER.

                                          05/01/98 SINGAPORE: MAKING SEA WATER FIT TO DRINK.

ASEAN EXPERTS STRESS NEED FOR STABLE WATER SUPPLY

World On Brink Of Water Shortage

                                          Water for peace Challenges of the third millennium, THE INDEPENDENT

                                          WATER SHORTAGE UNDERSCORES ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN OF THE   YEAR

                                  Water next big shock

 

                                                                 POST LESSON ACTIVITIES

                                  1. Ways to conserve the use of water. Download the worksheet here.

      
                                  2. Public Forum

 

Share your views on the water supply situation in Singapore.
We'd love to hear  your insights, suggestions or comments.
Do remember to include your name, class and school in the forum.

Some questions to trigger your discussion:      

What are your opinions on the building of the desalination plant?

Solving the water supply situation -- is it merely a practical move?

What other solutions can you think of that may help remedy the situation?