CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2025
| Author | Marton, Sophia Catherine |
|---|---|
| Title | Sustainable Water Infrastructure in Japan: Modern Technologies and Economic Benefits |
| Summary | When looking at what it takes to create modern, sustainable cities, the factor we can circle back to most often as the heart of these cities is water. Its uses, its availability, and its circularity. Water systems have been an important factor in major cities since ancient times with the first reservoirs, aqueducts, and urban water features. But today, cities are larger, and overall populations have increased dramatically. There must be updates made to the infrastructure of these modern cities, especially within the water sector. One country determined to bring a positive difference to their water systems within urban areas is Japan. As a country that is a collection of islands, the Japanese realized early on how valuable fresh water can be towards every aspect of livelihoods, from agriculture to sanitation, and of course, clean drinking water. Both private sector and governmental entities alike have begun to integrate new water technologies into their bustling cities, and I will examine this research, applications, and its effect, from local communities to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This research will examine how the latest, adapted water technologies can be utilized to solve, not only clean water needs, but even positively affect immediate energy/sanitation/community needs. Additionally, developing long-term positive financial impact for the community through the increasing of real estate value and community use. I will examine proposed water solutions, their planning, financing, and use in various urban environments, from the cleaning of urban waterways, to water treatment, reuse, and materials recovery. I will also examine Japan’s proposed water solutions for times of crises that may greatly affect urban areas, from natural disasters to global conflicts. Solutions in terms of modern, modular, sustainable urban infrastructure technologies, all chosen for specific community needs, and built to a scale tailor-fit for each individual community. |
| Supervisor | Illés, Zoltán |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2025/marton_sophia.pdf |
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