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| After 2061 we will have to meet our own water needs. Marina Barrage will help us do this. The imported water tap is not so dependable because Malaysia may stop supplying water before 2061 | |
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| Desalinated water refers to fresh water obtained after removing the salt from sea water through the reverse osmosis process | |
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| NE water is obtained after purifying the waste materials thoroughly by 3 stage process of ultra-filtration/micro filtration, reverse osmosis and ultra violet radiation at Marina Barrage. | |
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| Desalination is sustainable but is expensive and requires large amount of energy. NE Water is expensive but is sustainable | |
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| Marina Barrage was commissioned as freshwater reservoir augmenting Singapore’s water supply for generations to come. With a catchment area of 10,000 hectares, it is about one sixth of Singapore size | |
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| Marina Barrage keeps sea water and creates Singapore’s 1st reservoir in the city, the Marina reservoir. The marina Reservoir can meet 10% of Singapore’s current water needs | |
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