Synopsis
The growth of urban cities depends on stable water supply. Yokohama Waterworks Bureau supplies safe and stable water to the 3.7 million citizens in Yokohama in a sustainable way. This promotional video introduces the overview of water supply system in Yokohama which has been established responding to various historical events such as large earthquake and population expansion.
Implementation Period
Since 1887
Stakeholders and Partners
Yokohama Waterworks Bureau(YWWB) of the City of Yokohama
Background, Challenges and Objectives
Safe and stable water supply
Actions and Implementation
Since the establishment of Japan’s first water supply system in Yokohama in 1887, Yokohama Waterworks has continuously accumulated water supply technologies in multiple fields such as water purification, water quality analysis, distribution management and leakage prevention. In addition to advanced technologies, the bureau achieved the efficient operation such as pressure control based on block system reflecting topological features, and it also works on disaster risk reduction and sound business management.
Furthermore, the bureau contributes to improving water supply in other countries utilizing its technological capacity and knowhow.
Outcomes and Impacts
More information:
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/sumai-kurashi/suido-gesui/suido/torikumi/koken/kokusai-kyoryoku.html
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/lang/overseas/yport/solution/water.html
Further Information and Media
Promotional Video ”Growth Depends on Water”
Video on Yokohama City Water and Sewage Works