PRO / Advantages of Newater.
- It reduces Singapore's dependence on imported water from other countries. (By having the NEWater , Singapore can be totally self-sufficient if there is no new water agreement We do not need to depend on Malaysia for water which costs alot since we have created our own source of drinking water.
- Cheaper than desalination
- Not weather dependent
- Sustainable and environmentally friendly
- Will not be in threat from Malaysia for water issues. Often, Malaysia will use the water agreement to threaten Singapore. With source : (On the importance of self-sufficiency in water, he said: "Whenever there were serious bilateral disagreements, some Malaysian politicians would use water as leverage to pressure us to compromise in their favour.")
CON / Disadvantages of Newater.
- Singaporeans may not be able to adapt to the fact that NEWater is made from recycled water. Many Singaporeans being 'kiasu' thinks that NEWater is dirty and finds that it is unacceptable to drink recycled water.
- The process is complicated.
- Machine is costly. Although it is cheaper than desalination , the machine is still costly, and hence high maintence cost.
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