Due to heavy water demands on the river, it has been known to run dry at times.
Easing the water demands of central, the reservoir moved the city further to the east.
Drip irrigation is one way to reduce the overall water demand.
It was designed to help monitor and control agricultural water demand.
Majority of this water demand (67.4%) in 2030 is for urban population.
The most affected cities have been the capitals, where there is high water demand.
The plant could supply 8 000 m3/day, which was about 19 percent of the average daily water demand of the city in 1997.
This stipulation was included to reduce the risk of low water demand.
Another was last month's heat wave, which raised total water demand.
This plant is expected to at least meet half of Singapore's water demands.