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Full-Scale Expansion into the Sewerage Infrastructure Sector and Selection for a Demonstration Project in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture

Hmcomm has decided to fully deploy its AI and data analysis technologies developed in the water infrastructure sector in the sewerage infrastructure sector. Its proposal for Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, was selected, and a demonstration project using AI to visualize the corrosion risk of sewer pipes began in October 2026.

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Full-Scale Expansion into the Sewerage Infrastructure Sector and Selection for a Demonstration Project in Fukuyama, Hiroshima PrefecturePlan period October 2026 to March 2027 (demonstration period)
Publication date 2 October 2026
Key initiatives
01Promote the use of AI in the sewerage infrastructure sector
02Build a continuous monitoring system combining sensors, communications and AI
03Roll out the initiative to other local governments
04Develop and commercialize an IoT and AI system for continuous monitoring of sewerage infrastructure
Risks identified by the company
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
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Plan nameFull-Scale Expansion into the Sewerage Infrastructure Sector and Selection for a Demonstration Project in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture
Plan periodOctober 2026 to March 2027 (demonstration period)
Key initiativesPromote 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 identifiedCorrosion 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 date2 October 2026
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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.

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