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Pipe leak in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 causes water to overflow into petrol station: PUB

Water flowing out from the ground at a grass patch beside block 222 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 on Jan 11.
Water flowing out from the ground at a grass patch beside block 222 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 on Jan 11.

Water in some Sin Ming condo units turns brown after pipe leak; PUB investigating

PUB sent a water truck down to the Flame Tree Park condominium for residents to collect drinking water.
PUB sent a water truck down to the Flame Tree Park condominium for residents to collect drinking water.

S’pore mulls over sixth desalination plant, possibly underground, to boost water security

The Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant in Singapore. 
The Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant in Singapore. 

Floating solar farm to cover over one-third of Lower Seletar Reservoir by 2029

Harvesters removing aquatic plants from Lower Seletar Reservoir.
Harvesters removing aquatic plants from Lower Seletar Reservoir.

2026 outlook: What’s next for the environment – and the top stories of 2025

The beverage container return scheme is slated to launch on April 1, 2026. Consumers will pay an extra 10 cents for bottled and canned drinks ranging from 150ml to 3 litres, but will receive a full refund of the deposit when they return the empty containers at designated return points.
The beverage container return scheme is slated to launch on April 1, 2026. Consumers will pay an extra 10 cents for bottled and canned drinks ranging from 150ml to 3 litres, but will receive a full refund of the deposit when they return the empty containers at designated return points.

Thundery showers will continue in Singapore for the rest of December

Thundery showers are expected in the afternoon on most days, and extending into the evening on some, for the rest of December.
Thundery showers are expected in the afternoon on most days, and extending into the evening on some, for the rest of December.

Risk of flash floods at 4 locations in western Singapore: PUB

Heavy rain is expected over many areas of Singapore in the afternoon of Dec 14.
Heavy rain is expected over many areas of Singapore in the afternoon of Dec 14.

Water pipe near Hougang carpark damaged during HDB upgrading works, leads to flooding

HDB said the pipe was damaged during hacking works at about 10am, and was repaired by 1.45pm.
HDB said the pipe was damaged during hacking works at about 10am, and was repaired by 1.45pm.

Flash floods in Kembangan, Upper East Coast Road amid heavy rain: PUB

The Meteorological Service Singapore said on Dec 1 that thunder and rain can be expected in the afternoon during the first fortnight of December.
The Meteorological Service Singapore said on Dec 1 that thunder and rain can be expected in the afternoon during the first fortnight of December.

Forum: Capturing rainwater key to Singapore’s water resilience

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