Although primarily produced for industrial use, the water is purified to drinking-quality using dual membrane microfiltration and reverse osmosis technologies, and marketed as bottled water for human consumption under the consumer brand NEWater.

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For example, freshwater systems polluted with excess agricultural fertiliser will suffocate with algae, killing off fish and making water unfit for human consumption.

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As regards human consumption, the main source of demand comes from urban communities requiring water for drinking, sanitation and drainage.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)

The demand for water originates from four main sources, namely, agriculture, production of energy, industrial uses and human consumption.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)