Yamagata Prefecture's Higashine City Waterworks and Sewerage Department Adopts "Space Water Bureau" DX Solution Utilizing Satellite Data and AI for Sustainable Water Management

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Tenchijin Inc., a JAXA-certified space venture, has contracted with Higashine City Waterworks and Sewerage Department in Yamagata Prefecture to implement its "Space Water Bureau" solution. This water DX solution leverages satellite data and AI to address critical issues in Japan's aging water infrastructure, such as widespread leakage and the high cost of maintenance for over 189,000 km of pipelines exceeding their legal service life. The solution aims to improve the efficiency of leak detection and optimize pipeline renewal plans, supporting Higashine City's goals for safe, resilient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly water services. Since its launch in April 2023, "Space Water Bureau" has been adopted by over 50 municipalities as of September 2025.