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In addition to increasing supply, Mr Chan urged Singapore households and businesses to manage their demand for a water-resilient future.<\/p>\n
Household water consumption averaged 141 litres per capita per day in 2025, down slightly from 142 litres in 2024, PUB said.<\/p>\n
But sustained hybrid working arrangements, rising temperatures and smaller household sizes continue to place upward pressure on per capita household consumption, the water agency added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“This highlights the need for continued water-saving efforts at home, alongside stronger emphasis on improving water efficiency in the non-domestic sector, where future demand growth is expected,” PUB said.<\/p>\n
To support households, PUB launched the SG Water Saver Programme on Tuesday to help selected 1- to 3-room HDB households adopt water-saving measures, including complimentary home water audits, leak repairs, and the replacement of inefficient fittings.<\/p>\n
The programme is expected to benefit about 1,500 households in the first two years, and PUB will progressively reach out to eligible households.<\/p>\n
Besides households, businesses are also strongly encouraged to manage their water demand.<\/p>\n
Singapore’s total water demand is projected to almost double by 2065, with the non-domestic sector making up about two-thirds of demand, up from about 55 per cent in 2026, PUB said.<\/p>\n
Being water-efficient is not just about saving money, Mr Chan said, noting that this can become a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n
PUB suggested measures such as regular reviews of water use, adoption of water-saving technologies and fostering a water-conscious workplace culture as ways to strengthen water efficiency.<\/p>\n
Mr Chan also pointed to programmes such as PUB’s Water Efficiency Fund, which provides up to S$5 million per project to support efforts by companies to become more water-efficient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n