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Night Soil Sludge Treatment Center in Shiwa Town, Iwate Prefecture

Converting night soil sludge to solid fuel aiming for circular economy

Shiwa Town, located in southern part of Iwate Prefecture, is pursuing vitalization of local economy through public-private partnership by a scheme named “OGAL Project” which is gathering attention nationwide as a model case for regional revitalization. Shiwa Town planned a Night Soil Sludge Treatment Center to cope with aging of treatment facilities owned by Shiwa Hienuki Sanitation Processing Association and dissolution of the Association.

Shiwa Town Night Soil Sludge Treatment Center by DBO scheme

Swing Corporation undertook the construction and operation of the new facility by DBO (Design, Build & Operate) scheme combining its extensive experience in construction since first installation of night soil treatment facility in 1957 and operation & maintenance knowhow accumulated since 1977.
Swing Corporation will be engaged in safe and sound operation and management of the facility for 15 years by utilizing its experience and past records based on more than 300 O&M locations nationwide supported by over 3,000 field engineers.

   

     

Simple Flow Value Sludge System

Shaft Sliding Screw Press Dehydrator, most widely used system for night soil treatment, will directly dehydrate and discharge night soil as alternative solid fuel with moisture content of less than 70%. Separated water from dehydration will be diluted and discharged to sewer.
This Value Sludge System does not require pre-treatment facility since it can dehydrate night soil sludge without removing residues.

About Shiwa Town

Known as a historical town, Shiwa has many ruins and remains dating from Jomon period (more than 2,300 years ago) and precious archeological remains were found from the construction site. Shiwa Town is also famous for fruit-growing and apples, grapes and pears are grown on a large scale.

Fruit-growing is popular

Fruit-growing is popular

Remains from construction site

Remains from construction site