More than 4,000 people from 30 organisations and educational institutions pledged on 3 March to do their part at home to save water and fight climate change in celebration of Singapore World Water Day (SWWD). The event is organised annually by national water agency PUB.
According to PUB’s household water consumption study, showering, flushing toilets, using the kitchen and doing the laundry accounted for about three-quarters of an average household’s total water use.
Speaking at the event, President Halimah Yacob said: “Many may not be aware, but taking small steps to minimise water usage for these activities can make a significant contribution in our overall conservation efforts.”
She added that the event carries a greater significance this year since Singapore has designated 2018 to be the Year of Climate Action, a national initiative aimed at raising awareness of climate change.
This year’s SWWD campaign will also see 95 schools, including 61 pre-schools, taking part in a water-rationing exercise which aims to help students better understand the value of water. This is more than twice the 45 schools that participated last year.
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Source: The Straits Times, 4 March 2018