Ashiyama water purification plant

The Ashiyama Water Purification Plant processes water through multiple stages including sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to remove impurities from raw water sources.

Established in April 1932, the facility operated for over six decades until 1993, serving as a fundamental component of water infrastructure development in Ibaraki Prefecture.

The distribution tower incorporates Gothic architectural elements and features decorative reliefs of crossing fire hose nozzles, representing its dual purpose for water supply.

The water tower reaches 21.6 meters in height with an 11.2-meter diameter, containing a steel tank capable of storing 358 cubic meters of water.

The facility's distribution tower received national tangible cultural property status in 1996, recognizing its architectural and historical value in Japanese infrastructure.

Location: Mito

Inception: April 1932

Address: 茨城県水戸市渡里町921番地

GPS coordinates: 36.41026,140.44500

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:35