Brunei Darussalam Towards Water Security 2021–2035

The strategic framework sets out Brunei Darussalam's policy direction and measures for water security for the period 2021–2035. It aims to ensure long-term and continuous water supply through resilient water resources, management of water demand, improved efficiency of the water network, provision of clean and safe water, and strengthened governance and service delivery. The framework is organised around four strategies: Water Balance, Water Efficiency, Water Quality and Water Governance.
Under Water Balance, the framework provides for measures to strengthen water resources management and manage domestic and non-domestic water demand. Measures include water demand and water resources studies, smart water resources management, a dam safety plan, development of a water data hub, construction and upgrading of dams, reservoirs and water treatment plants, and consideration of alternative water resources. Water conservation measures include water tariffs, policies and regulations on water savings and water-use efficiency, water-use efficiency standards and labelling, water audits, consumption surveys, water-efficient devices, and education and awareness activities.
The Water Efficiency strategy addresses water loss and the performance of the water supply network. Measures include refurbishment of water treatment plants and reservoirs, replacement of ageing pipes and meters, leakage detection, real-time pressure and flow management, water balance reporting, smart water meter management, and centralised operational and asset management systems. Monitoring and data analysis are provided for infrastructure planning and management of water resources.
The Water Quality strategy provides for the supply of clean and safe potable water through water quality management, studies, real-time testing and analysis, integrated water-quality data management, a quality management system and awareness activities. The framework provides for routine water-quality monitoring and testing against the WHO Drinking Water Guideline, as well as water-quality enhancement studies and water safety planning. Under Water Governance, the Department of Water Services is to strengthen its institutional framework, organisational structure and strategic planning, together with financial and human-resource management, staff training, performance and competency evaluation, KPI reporting and integrated information systems.