Items stated in the management plan
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Full-Scale Expansion into the Sewerage Infrastructure Sector and Selection for a Demonstration Project in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Plan period | October 2026 to March 2027 (demonstration period) |
| Key initiatives | Promote the use of AI in the sewerage infrastructure sector, Build a continuous monitoring system combining sensors, communications and AI, Roll out the initiative to other local governments, Develop and commercialize an IoT and AI system for continuous monitoring of sewerage infrastructure |
| Risks identified | Corrosion of sewer pipes, Hydrogen sulfide generation, Safety issues associated with inspection work inside sewer pipes, Personnel burden and workload associated with inspection work, Difficulty of inspecting the vast sewer network at the same frequency with limited personnel and budgets |
| Publication date | 2 October 2026 |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The selection of the proposal in Fukuyama provided the opportunity to apply AI and data analysis technologies developed in the water infrastructure sector to sewerage. The company aims to address issues including sewer pipe corrosion, hydrogen sulfide generation, and safety and personnel burdens during inspections, leading to focused inspections and preventive maintenance.