Taiwan water supply faces rising pressure from tech boom, climate change

Report urges more incentives and investments to address 'systemic' challenges

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Sun Moon Lake in Nantou, Taiwan, during a drought in 2021. A new report has highlighted the vulnerability of Taiwan's water supplies. © Reuters

THOMPSON CHAU

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's water supply, the lifeblood of its critical technology industry, faces growing pressures from industrial expansion and climate change, a new report warns.

Advanced semiconductor production in Taiwan consumes daily water volumes comparable to those of a medium-sized city, with demand expected to grow even more as processing facilities expand. Much of this demand is for high-quality water, straining resources and requiring sophisticated treatment solutions.

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