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Proper maintenance of water service installations
is important to prevent leaks and to ensure that
water remains safe for consumption.
Here are some ways to keep your water pipes
and tanks in top condition!
Water tank certification &
maintenance
Engage a Licensed Plumber
‘to inspect your water tanks gay 0"
annually to ensure they are
In goad condition.
Keep water meter
chambers clean ‘Maintain proper records and closely
‘monitor the certification due date.
Provide ati ait gap along overflow
pipes to prevent external contaminants
(eg. fumes, insects, etc) from being
‘siphoned into water tanks.
Ensure water meter chambers
: are covered at all times.
Clean them regularly to prevent
accumulation of rubbish and
stagnant water.
Monitor your _
water consumption
& check for leaks
Inspect water pipes and fittings
Regularly check water pipes and fittings.
Replace faulty or corroded
water ftings promptly me
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Detect abnormal water
‘consumption patterns
and leaks early by
of your water meter(s)
SY Repair leaks promptly to prevent
es Replace unlined galvanized further water wastage:
iton pipes with cementtined
{1 lite/min leak could cause
ductile iron or copper pipes Aalst ak cou
to prevent corrosion
re ee 5 water wastage each month!
Water system pressure in all pipes pre
should be kept under 35 metershead. " (()
Excessive pressure may lead to higher
flow rates and water wastage. OPUBE:.. WATER CONSERVATION
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Singapore's current water
usage of 430 million gallons
a day is expected to almost
double by 2060.
In order for future generations to
ok, enjoy clean water atthe turn of a
tap, we need to manage the demand
and usage of water wisely.
You can help conserve our precious water resource
by adopting the following measures:
Sign up for the
mats 1g (Weey( )
Building (WEB)(Basic)
Certification Programme Recycle water
Reuse condensate from Collect rainwater for
air-conditioning systems non-potable uses.
for non-potable uses
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cooling towers, ete +
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Treat and recycle greywater *Treated greywater isnot to
(.e. shower water discharge, —_be used for high-pressure
wash basins and laundry) for jet washing, irrigation
nompotable purposes* such sprinklers and general
asttoilet flushing, general washing at markets and
washing, irrigation and food establishments
cooling towers.
‘The WEB certification programme
‘encourages building owners to
implement water efficiency measures.
Obtain the WEB (Basic) Certification
by installing water efficient fittings
and adopting water efficient
flow rates and flush volumes
Scan tis OR code
‘find out more
Information on WER!
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Use water efficient fittings
Adopt fittings with a minimum 2-tick
rating under the Mandatory Water
Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MWELS)
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find out more
TEISSEBS information on MWELS!
Consider using water efficient
commercial dishwashers, washer
extractors or high-pressure washers
certified to enjoy at least 4% of
water savings per year.
Ensure faulty pipes
and leaks are
reported promptly
Clearly display contact information for the
‘maintenance office so that users can.
immediately report leaks or faulty taps,
urinals, flushing cisterns and pipes in tollets.
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