Only about 15 percent of Japan’s 25,000 facilities that are considered vital in times of disaster are connected to earthquake-resistant water supply and sewer pipes, a land ministry survey ...

Over 20% of water pipes across Japan have exceeded their legal service life of 40 years, but many municipalities are struggling to deal with the matter. Of the roughly 740,000 kilometers of the ...

Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)--Over 20 pct of water pipes across Japan have exceeded their legal service life of 40 years, but many municipalities are struggling to deal with the matter.