Japanese water technology helps Philippines
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Technology
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is supporting pilot-testing of a water purifying technology in the Philippines — a move to share Japanese know-how and expertise in addressing development challenges like water supply in areas deprived of safe, affordable water.
Called Aqua Cube, the technology was pilot-tested in two far-flung and low-income villages of Sagay City in Negros Occidental province.
“We aim to share Japanese technology that can help disseminate safe water to remote areas in the Philippines. Assuring supply of quality water in low-income areas is crucial in addressing public health challenges and livelihood opportunities,” said JICA SeniorRepresentative Takahiro Morita.
Aqua Cube was developed by Japanese company Murakami Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
The technology features a compact, all-in-one package of treatment, generator and water tank of simple operation and maintenance.
The equipment’s purification capacity is 2,000 liters per hour.
It was introduced in the Philippines and other countries by Japanese marketing company INADA Inc.
Aqua Cube technology can process raw water from irrigation channels, rivers, and creeks.
It has auto-cleaning function and can produce clean drinking water for 600 people in an hour.
Support for the pilot-testing is part of JICA’s Verification Survey with the Private Sector for Disseminating Japanese Technologies, a component of Japan’s official development assistance where Japanese companies work with government agencies to share technologies that canhelp address needs of developing countries.
JICA welcomes Sagay City LGU’s support for the technology.
The agency also lauded the LGU’s effort on prioritizing safe drinking water supply to sustain development.
Aside from providing safe and affordable water supply, JICA said the project aims to address vulnerability of drinking water sources during disasters and the El Nino phenomenon.
In Japan, the technology was developed to ensure stable, safe water supply during emergencies.
Source: Update.ph
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