6th (Mar. 2003)
International Symposium on Water Supply Technology
Theme
Prospects for Water Supply Systems in the 21st Century
Outline
Since the year 2003 was designated as "International Year of Fresh Water" by the United Nations, the Third Water Forum was held at areas around Lake Biwa and along Yodo River across Kyoto, Shiga and Osaka. The 6th International Symposium on Water Supply Technology was held in Kobe as part of the Third Water Forum under the theme of "Prospects for Water Supply Systems in the 21st Century." Including a special lecture by Pro. Norihito Tanbo, the president of the International Water Association (IWA), and overseas reports by eminent experts who works in waterworks - related organizations in the USA and Western Europe such as the United Kingdom, France and Germany,; domestic and international experts and researchers together held a wide range of discussions on common issues that water utilities are facing: "How to operate water supply services", "Reconstruction of water service systems" and others. The symposium provided opportunities for the participants to gain beneficial insights on solutions for various issues that water utilities have and on the future of water supply services. It also created a great opportunity to present Japan's experience and knowledge to the world.
Dates & Venue
Dates | March 18 - 19, 2003 |
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Venue | Kobe International Conference Center/ Exhibition Center /Intex Osaka(*) *It was held as waterworks exhibition in water "EXPO", which was a part of the Third Water Forum. |
Keynote Speech
Title | Overview of Water Supply in Japan : Several Outcomes and Future Challenges |
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Speaker | Ryutaro Yatsu Director, Water Supply Division, Health Service Bureau Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
Special Lecture
Title | Urban Metabolic System of Water in the 21st Century |
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Speaker | Norihito Tambo President University of the Air |
Presentations by Invited Speakers
Title | The Organisation of Water Distribution in France:Problems and Prospects for Management Using Public-Private Partnerships |
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Speaker | Jean-Pierre Rideau Office Manager of Water Economics and Planning, Water Department, Ministry for the Environment and Sustainable Developmentx |
Title | Privatization in the US Water Industry |
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Speaker | Peter L. Cook Executive Director, National Association of Water Companies |
Title | Managing Water Supply Systems in the 21st Century |
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Speaker | Milo Purcell Principal Inspector, Drinking Water Inspectorate |
Title | Development of Drinking Water Treatment along the Rhine River with Special Emphasis on Riverbank Filtration |
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Speaker | Wolfgang Kuehn Chief Executive, Water Technology Center (TZW) |
Title | Water Quality Issues and Innovations in Water Treatment Technology in the Netherlands |
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Speaker | Ronald Hopman Director Water Treatment Department, Kiwa Water Research |