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Above: A decanter (center), a device used for
wastewater treatment.
Right: A Japanese device for checking leaks
BRK Ambiental currently provides water supply services, sewage services and industrial water
treatment for nearly 17 million people in 100
municipalities across 12 states in Brazil. Sumitomo,
together with TSS Tokyo Water Co., Ltd. and Tokyo
Metropolitan Sewerage Service Corporation, which
are supervised organizations of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, has conducted several on-site
surveys and has identified opportunities to improve
water and sewage services in Brazil. Their method of
improvement involves introducing best practices and
know-how of water and sewage utilities in Japan
along with advanced technologies developed by
Japanese manufacturers.
"Sumitomo is planning to bring their unique
technology used in Japan, especially in the field of
non-revenue water (NRW) reduction, sludge treatment and energy saving," Shionoya said. "There are
two main causes of NRW, one is technical water loss
through the existing water pipeline network and the
other is commercial loss due to inaccurate measurement or unmeasured and even unbilled. In most of
the cities in Brazil their NRW ratio is more than
50% while in Tokyo it is less than 5%. By introducing the Japanese hydrometers, water leak detection
devices and preventive measures on existing pipeline networks including pressure control, we could
achieve big improvements of NRW and bring value
to this venture."
Shionoya explained that we take the water from
nature and provide it to residents or industries, at the
same time we have an obligation to return it to its
source after use by people with acceptable quality
and conditions.
This broad coverage infused with technical improvements will contribute to water and sewage coverage
expansion and operational quality enhancement.
Sumitomo utilizes not just new technology for
leakage, but the know-how and experience that it
has accumulated through various water infrastructure projects, such as Sutton & East Surrey Water in
England, in which Sumitomo has 50% stake, and a
sewage treatment project in China, etc. In addition,
Sumitomo will make available the expertise of several water and sewage specialists for this project for its
long-term operation.
One of Sumitomo's strategic policies is to build and
invest in water infrastructure such as water supply
systems, sewage treatment and desalination facilities,
thereby helping to improve living standards around
the world. This reinforces the company's commitment to its CSR-based management principle "to
contribute broadly to society." Sumitomo intends
to continue its strategy to become a major player in
water infrastructure, utilizing its integrated corporate strength to contribute to the provision of stable
water supplies and solving global water issues.
Sumitomo Corporation of Americas
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