Singapore Seeks to Lower Cost of Producing Water, Utility Says
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Singapore is seeking to lower the cost of producing water as it looks for alternative sources through desalination and recycling, that consume more energy.
Singapore, which had relied on Malaysia and its reservoirs for its water needs, has spent S$600 million ($493 million) to S$800 million a year since 2006 on new technologies to boost supply. The push to develop the industry has drawn investments from businesses including General Electric Co. and Siemens AG, and created local water companies such as Hyflux Ltd.