Water Conservation Singapore s Experience

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1 Water Conservation Singapore s Experience Mr Chong Hou Chun Senior Deputy Director, Water Supply (Network) Department PUB, Singapore s National Water Agency 1

2 Sustainable Water Management Strategy Water for All Conserve, Value, Enjoy 4 National Taps Efficient Water Use Supply Demand Managing Water Demand Equally Important As Increasing Water Supply 2

3 Addressing Water Efficiency in Water Supply Principles for Sustainable Water Supply 3

4 Addressing Water Efficiency in Water Distribution Keeping Unaccounted For Water (UFW) Low Proper Accounting of Water Used through Accurate Metering Good Quality Network & Efficient Management - Strict Supervision & Good Workmanship -Use of Good Quality Pipes & Fittings supported by reliable testing by accredited laboratories Good Customer Relationship Management Strict Legislation Low Unaccounted For Water (Measure of Efficiency of Water Distribution System) Active & Dynamic Leakage Detection & Control % of Total Output ~5% 4

5 Breakdown of Singapore s Total Water Consumption Non-Domestic 55% Domestic 45% Non-Domestic 70% Domestic 30% Current ~ 400 mgd 2060 Double 5 5

6 Addressing Water Efficiency Strategy for Homes & Businesses 3-Pronged Approach Pricing Reflect strategic importance & scarcity value of water Facilitation 3P approach Promote ownership Funding Water Conservation Strategy Mandatory Cut down on excessive flow & wastage of water Water efficient products 6

7 Addressing Water Efficiency Mandatory Requirements Public Utilities Act Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations Public Utilities (Tariffs for Water) Regulations Public Utilities (Composition of Offences) Regulations Singapore Standard CP 48 Code of Practice for Water Services LEGISLATIVE INSTRUMENTS Website: 7

8 Installation of Water Saving Devices Self-Closing Delayed-Action Taps Constant Flow at all wash basins, showers, etc Regulator applicable to all non-domestic premises (businesses including common amenities of condominiums) Constant Flow Regulators Addressing Water Efficiency Mandatory Requirements applicable to all domestic premises (homes) In addition, from 1 Jul 09, all new developments & existing premises undergoing renovation must be installed with products that are labeled with at least a 1-tick rating or higher under PUB s Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme Manually-Operated Sensor-Operated Self-Closing Delayed-Action Taps Singapore Standards CP 48 Code of Practice for Water Services 8

9 Addressing Water Efficiency Mandatory Requirements Installation of Water Saving Devices 1997 From July Litre Flushing Cistern Single Flush Low Capacity Flushing Cistern (4.5 litres) Dual Flush Low Capacity Flushing Cistern (4.5 & 3.0 litres) Only Dual Flush Low Capacity Flushing Cisterns to be installed in all new developments & existing premises undergoing renovation involving the replacement of water closets applicable to all domestic premises (homes) applicable to non-domestic premises (businesses) if flushing cisterns are to be used Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations Singapore Standards CP 48 Code of Practice for Water Services 9

10 Addressing Water Efficiency Mandatory Requirements Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) Objective of WELS To provide consumers with information on water consumption & efficiency of products which they can factor into their purchasing decisions & thus make more well-informed choices WELS rate products in terms of water efficiency 1 tick for Good rating, 2 ticks for Very Good rating and 3 ticks for Excellent rating Voluntary WELS launched on 31 Oct 06 To enhance WELS, PUB mandated it through the Mandatory WELS (MWELS) from 1 Jul 09 WELS Website: Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations 10

11 Addressing Water Efficiency Mandatory Requirements Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MWELS) Types of water fittings/products under Mandatory WELS Basin taps & mixers Shower taps & mixers Sink/bib taps Dual flush low capacity flushing cisterns (LCFC) Urinals & urinal flush valve Clothes washing machines (from 1 Oct 11) Minimum Water Efficiency Standards for Clothes Washing Machine At least 1 tick - From 1 Apr 2014 At least 2 ticks - From 1 Oct 2015 Labelling of showerheads continue to be voluntary In addition, from 1 Jul 09, all new developments & existing premises undergoing renovation must be installed with products that are labeled with at least a 1-tick rating or higher Clothes Washing Machines WELS Website: Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations 11

12 Instructions Online Application For WELS Ratings This e-service allows suppliers of water appliances covered under WELS to submit online applications for WELS Ratings for their products. To complete your application, you will need to have: Your business profile information The test report from accredited bodies (doc or pdf format) A product photograph (jpg, gif or bmp format) This online application will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. You may submit applications for multiple products in a single submission. Click here to view the list of water appliances covered under WELS. (Opens in new window) Click here to view the guidelines for product photographs. (Opens in new window) Click on the BEGIN WELS APPLICATION button below when you are ready to begin the application. Rate this e-service (Opens in new window) If you encounter any problems with this e-service, please us at PUBone@singnet.com.sg. You may also wish to provide us with your feedback here (opens in a new window). Supplier makes online application to register product for labelling Addressing Water Efficiency Mandatory Requirements PROCESS PUB registers product & provides supplier with label complete with Registration No, rating & other details online Supplier downloads & prints label to affix on products for display Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations 12

13 Addressing Water Efficiency Domestic (Homes) Sector Water Conservation Framework Pricing Domestic Sector Mandatory Requirements Voluntary Domestic Helpers 10-Litre Challenge Roving Exhibitions Schools Website Portal Water Volunteer Groups Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) Installation Of Dual Flush LCFCs Enhanced Water Efficient Homes PUB Website: 13

14 Addressing Water Efficiency Facilitation for Domestic (Homes) Sector Water Efficient Homes Programme (WEH) Launched in Feb Ps community driven programme Grassroots leaders distribute FOC Water Saving Kits DIY and adopt good water saving habits (e.g. washing machines, shorter shower) Mobile exhibitions at grassroots events Door to door visit to assist in installation of WSDs Can save up to 5% of monthly water consumption By all 84 constituencies launched More than 910,000 water saving kits distributed & about 40% households installed Enhanced Water Efficient Homes Programme Started in 2007 Installation of water saving devices at high consumers PUB Website: 14

15 Addressing Water Efficiency Facilitation for Domestic (Homes) Sector Water Volunteer Group Programme (WVG) To educate households on behavioral aspects of water conservation and assist to install water saving devices Officially launched on 26 Mar 06 at Hong Kah North Target at all residential households (priority to high users) Door to door visits by grassroots volunteers with support from PUB officers Residents will be challenged on saving 10 litres/person/day PUB Website: 15

16 Addressing Water Efficiency Facilitation for Domestic (Homes) Sector School Textbook Time to Save Programme Water Conservation Awareness & Outreach Programmes Foreign Workers & Domestic Helpers PUB Website: Water Conservation Animation Competition TV Segments & Large Screeens 16

17 Addressing Water Efficiency Water Efficiency Performance Domestic (Homes) Sector Per Capita Domestic Water Consumption (litres/person/day) 17

18 Pricing Addressing Water Efficiency Non-Domestic (Businesses) Sector Water Conservation Framework Non-Domestic Sector Mandatory Requirements Voluntary Reduce Replace Reuse Water Efficient Buildings Water (WEB) Efficient Water Building Efficiency Management Plan NEWater/Seawater/ NEWater/Seawater Rainwater/Greywater Substitution Substitution Promote Recycling Promote Through Recycling Water Through Efficiency WEF Fund (WEF) PUB Website: 18

19 Addressing Water Efficiency Non-Domestic (Businesses) Sector Water Efficient Building (WEB) Certification Programme Install meters and take meter readings regularly Basin Tap 2 litres/min Avoid water wastage. Repair leaks promptly. Urinal 0.5 litres/flush Shower 7 litres/min Check flowrates using a beaker and watch To-date, more than 2,600 buildings/premises have been certified as Water Efficient Buildings Use high water efficiency labelled products 19

20 Addressing Water Efficiency Non-Domestic (Businesses) Sector Enhanced Water Efficient Building (WEB) Certification Programme SS 577 Certified Enhanced with 2 additional tiers GOLD and SILVER Focus on Water Efficiency Management System and Top Water Efficiency Performance Water Efficiency Performance Gold Top 10% Silver Top 25% Submitted Water Efficiency Management Plan annually Implemented fault reporting system GOLD Water consumption monitoring Gold - Weekly Silver - Monthly Installed private water meters SILVER Adopted water efficient flow rates & flush volume BASIC 20

21 Addressing Water Efficiency Non-Domestic (Businesses) Sector Water Efficiency Management Plan (WEMP) The WEMP includes: analysis of current water use identification of potential water saving measures action plan and implementation timelines From 2015, mandatory for large water users to submit WEMP to PUB on annual basis. Breakdown of Water Usage Trending of annual Water Efficiency Index / recycling rates Action Plan 21

22 Objective Addressing Water Efficiency Non-Domestic (Businesses) Sector Water Efficiency Manager (WEM) Course To equip facilities managers with the knowledge and skills to conduct water audit. Jointly developed by Singapore Polytechnic & PUB Apply water efficiency measures to reduce water consumption in commercial/residential buildings. Target Audience Facilities & Estates Managers Building Owners Engineers & Architects PUB Website: 22

23 Addressing Water Efficiency Non-Domestic (Businesses) Sector Water Efficient Building Design Guide Book Downloadable from PUB Website: 23

24 Specifies requirements that contribute to water efficiency: Leadership & commitment, water usage, monitoring, measurement, documentation and reporting, design and procurement practices for equipment, systems, processes and personnel Enables organisation to take a systematic approach: to achieve continual improvement of water efficiency and to develop and implement water saving measures Helps to facilitate preparation of WEMP Addressing Water Efficiency Non-Domestic (Businesses) Sector SS 577 Singapore Standard on Water Efficiency Management Systems 24

25 Set up in 2007 To encourage companies to look into efficient ways of managing their water demand and promoting water conservation within their businesses and in the community. Co-fund projects that yield at least 10% reduction in water consumption Projects can include: Feasibility studies Water audits Recycling efforts Addressing Water Efficiency Non-Domestic (Businesses) Sector Water Efficiency Fund (WEF) Use of alternative sources of water Community-wide water conservation campaigns & programmes PUB Website: 25

26 Encourage substitution with NEWater, Seawater, Rainwater, Greywater, etc NEWater: Frees up potable water for other uses Quality suitable for process use (UPW), boilers, laundry, air-con cooling towers, toilet flushing, general washing Lower price Addressing Water Efficiency Non-Domestic (Businesses) Sector Substitution with NEWater, Seawater, Rainwater, etc 26

27 Addressing Water Efficiency Non-Domestic (Businesses) Sector Green Mark Scheme Promoting Water Efficiency 27

28 For more information, visit PUB website at 28

29 Thank you Thank you 29