PUB inks MOU with K-water to develop water solutions

Like smart water grids and water treatment processes, among others.

Two of the world’s most advanced water utilities have finally decided to collaborate.

PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, and Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water), Korea’s national water utility, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on knowledge sharing and
developing innovative solutions in the four areas of smart water grids, water quality monitoring, green energy and water treatment processes.

According to a media release, this MOU marks the first ever collaboration between the two national water utilities, and is the culmination of years of information and knowledge exchange between two of the world’s most advanced water utilities.

Within the four topics, identified common focus areas include automatic meter reading (smart water grids); rapid detection of contaminants (water quality monitoring); photovoltaic systems (green energy); and membrane technology (water treatment processes).

The MOU was signed by Mr Harry Seah, PUB’s Chief Technology Officer and Mr Kim Jaebok, Vice-President (Water Supply Business), K-water, at the PUB and K-water Technology and Innovation Reception, organized on the sidelines of the 7th World Water Forum in Daegu, Korea.

“Technology is a key driver in Singapore’s journey towards water sustainability. As utilities around the world face common global challenges, it is beneficial for us to come together and jointly work on innovative solutions to overcome these challenges. This strategic partnership will enable both PUB and K-water to tap on the synergies gained from the exchange of valuable technical knowledge and experiences,” says Mr Seah.

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