Small and resource-scarce - but also ingenious. With science, foresight and plenty of political will, Singapore has overcome seemingly insurmountable woes.
Today, the Republic can count on two weather-proof sources of water: The desalination of seawater and Newater - treated used water, which allows Singapore to use every drop endlessly.
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