Fukuchiyama Water and Sewerage Service Co., Ltd. Joins MetaWater Group
Strengthening pipeline management capabilities through the acquisition of pipeline construction experience and know-how.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 18:10
MetaWater Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Kenji Yamaguchi, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) acquired shares of Fukuchiyama Water and Sewerage Service Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Shunjiro Morinaga, Headquarters: Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, hereinafter "FWSC"), which performs emergency water pipe repairs, water supply equipment repairs, leak investigations, and water and drainage facility construction inspections, and made it a subsidiary as of April 1.
In the domestic water and sewerage market, in addition to the visible financial difficulties of local governments and technician shortages caused by population decline, the aging of facilities and equipment developed during Japan's period of rapid economic growth and measures against natural disasters are urgent issues. Even for pipelines, urgent replacement of pipelines that have exceeded their statutory useful life is required, but investment in replacement has not kept up, and the aging rate is increasing.
In this situation, our group aims to strengthen its pipeline management capabilities by building an integrated management system from pipeline planning to construction completion, through acquiring the experience and know-how in pipeline construction that FWSC has cultivated, as part of strengthening our response capabilities to Water PPP.
FWSC, as a third-sector company supporting regional pipeline construction, has been engaged in activities with high specialization and collaboration with local companies for over 30 years since its establishment. Even after joining our group, it will continue to contribute to solving regional issues.
About Fukuchiyama Water and Sewerage Service Co., Ltd.
1) Company Name
Fukuchiyama Water and Sewerage Service Co., Ltd.
2) Head Office Location
931 Hori (Mizuchi), Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture
3) Date of Establishment
August 1, 1994
4) Capital
12 million yen
5) Representative
Shunjiro Morinaga, Representative Director
6) Shareholders (Shareholding Ratio)
MetaWater Co., Ltd. 75.4%
Fukuchiyama City Water and Sewerage Department 24.6%
7) Business Activities
Emergency water pipe repairs
Water supply equipment repairs
Small household repairs
Leak investigations
Water and drainage facility construction inspections
Water meter related services
8) Designated Cities and Towns
Fukuchiyama City Designated Water Supply Equipment Contractor
Fukuchiyama City Designated Sewerage Drainage Facility Contractor
Tanba City Designated Water Supply Equipment Contractor
Tanba City Designated Sewerage Drainage Facility Contractor
9) Website
FAQ
What is the purpose of this partnership?
The purpose is to acquire experience and know-how in pipeline construction to strengthen pipeline management capabilities, addressing issues such as aging infrastructure and technician shortages in the domestic water and sewerage market.
What kind of company is Fukuchiyama Water and Sewerage Service Co., Ltd.?
It is a third-sector company based in Fukuchiyama City, engaged in emergency water pipe repairs, water supply equipment repairs, leak investigations, and other related services.
What is Water PPP?
Water PPP refers to public-private partnerships where local governments and private companies collaborate in water and sewerage businesses.