Imported Water
Because of its lack of natural water resources, Singapore has historically relied heavily on imported water from Malaysia. Several water trade agreements have been made between the two countries, one that expired in August 2011 and another that will expire in 2061, according to PUB. But severe drought in Malaysia means water supply there is dwindling. In addition, the two countries have had difficulty reaching financial agreements regarding water trade over the past decade. As of now, Malaysia has not committed to continuing to provide water to Singapore past 2061. To reduce its dependence on imported water, PUB has focused its efforts on securing adequate water sources for Singapore by other means. They aim to attain complete water self-sufficiency before the latest water agreement expires.