Macao Water has hosted its annual open day event to educate the public on the importance of water conservation.
The company highlighted Macau residents’ relatively low daily water consumption compared to neighboring cities, which it attributed to successful education initiatives.
“We have some lab tests for people to know what are the major parameters we check daily to ensure clean, safe drinking water,” said Oscar Chu, the deputy general manager of Macao Water.
“We show them our daily work like meter reading, leak detection and more.”
Chu said the open day presents a valuable opportunity, especially for younger generations, to learn more about Macau’s water supply.
Despite forecasting a 5.5% increase in total water consumption this year, Macao Water remains confident the local population is well-educated on the importance of conservation.
“I think most of the young generation today realize the importance of using water wisely, not wasting any water,” Chu said.
He said Macau residents already use less water per capita than neighboring cities, with an average usage of 152 liters per person daily, compared to the surrounding area’s average of 160 to 180 liters.
With the company’s treatment plants capable of producing 520,000 cubic meters of water daily, nearly 300,000 of which are currently used on average, Macao Water ensures the population’s water needs will be met for over a decade. VC
