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October 17 is the anniversary of the foundation of modern water supply.
Last Updated October 6, 2023
Press release materials
October 6, 2023
Water Works Bureau Public Relations Division
Yumi Toriyama
Phone number: 045-671-3103
Fax: 045-212-1169
Modern water supply in Japan ※Established for the first time in Yokohama on October 17, 1887, Meiji 20 (1887), it has contributed greatly to the development of cities, including improvements in public health and fire extinguishing technology.
To commemorate the establishment of this modern water supply, Water Works Bureau will hold a "Yokohama Water Supply History Exhibition" featuring a large tapestry introducing the history of water supply in Yokohama and a replica of a lion head common tap.
※A water supply that filters water taken from rivers, etc., and supplies water with pressure using iron pipes.
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Public Relations Division, Water Works Bureau Business Promotion Department
Telephone: 045-671-3084
Telephone: 045-671-3084
Fax: 045-212-1169
Email address: su-suidokoho@city.yokohama.lg.jp
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