“Osaka’s waterworks were born in Meiji 28” These words are etched on the \u5927\u962a\u5e02\u6c34\u9053\u5c40\u53d6\u6c34\u65bd\u8a2d Plaque. It is a testament to Osaka’s commitment to providing water. The \u5927\u962a\u5e02\u6c34\u9053\u5c40\u53d6\u6c34\u65bd\u8a2d Plaque commemorates the establishment of Osaka’s modern water system.
Osaka is known as the “City of Water”. Water transportation supported its economic and cultural development. The city dates back to the Asuka period. Naniwazu port flourished as a trading hub. It connected Osaka to other countries.
In 1895 Osaka established its modern waterworks. This was the fourth such system in Japan. The \u5927\u962a\u5e02\u6c34\u9053\u5c40, or Osaka City Waterworks Bureau, was created. It supplies tap water and industrial water to the city.
The Osaka City Waterworks Bureau has many facilities. These include the Takei raw water station. It also manages the Sakurajima pumping station. The bureau maintains several distribution reservoirs. These reservoirs are located throughout Osaka.
Osaka’s water system faced challenges. Many pipes became old. In 2018 almost half of the pipes exceeded their life expectancy. The city began a project to replace them. They planned to update about 1800 km of pipes.
The \u592a\u962a\u5e02\u6c34\u9053\u5c40 Plaque is a reminder of Osaka’s history. It shows the city’s dedication to providing clean water. It connects the city’s past to its present.