Singapore Water Market Overview

Over the past decade, PUB, Singapore’s national water authority, has outsourced some US$3.0 billion worth of water infrastructure projects, such as the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System, Marina Barrage, NEWater facilities and desalination plants.

The Government of Singapore is encouraging industrial users to conserve and recycle water, using legislation and economic incentives to increase water efficiency.  There are five NEWater plants in Singapore supplying up to 40% of the nation’s water needs. By 2060, NEWater is expected to meet up to 55% of future water demand. The NEWater plants in Singapore recycles treated used water intro ultra-clean, high grade reclaimed water, cushioning the country’s water supply against dry weather and moving Singapore towards water sustainability.  

Singapore is positioning itself as a living lab for companies to develop, test and commercialize urban solutions in a real-life setting before exporting them globally.  One key area that PUB is looking into is reducing the energy involved in producing desalinated water or treated seawater. There are excellent opportunities for U.S. firms to sell smart water technologies and wastewater recycling equipment to the Singapore market.

For more information, please contact Sherry Ng at sherry.ng@trade.gov