Three universities make recommendations to the capital to improve the water quality of the Imperial Palace Moat September 17th 15:38
Three universities that conduct research on the outer moat of the Imperial Palace, where improvement of water quality is an issue, suggested to Governor Koike in Tokyo to take measures to improve water quality by flowing water into the outer moat through Tamagawa Water .
The three proposals submitted to Governor Koike were Hosei University, Tokyo University of Science, and Chuo University, which have campuses around Sotobori in the city center.
These three universities are conducting research for the conservation and regeneration of outer moats, but in the moat, the water quality deteriorates due to the large amount of phytoplankton that is generated, and a stench may be emitted as soon as possible. Should be taken.
On top of that, water is poured into the outer moat through Tamagawa Josui, which draws water from the Tama River, and a plan to improve water quality through the flow of water is shown. For example, a review committee with universities and civil society organizations is established. Propose.
Yuko Tanaka, President of Hosei University, who handed over the proposal to the representative, said, “As a measure for improving water quality, dredging to remove the mud at the bottom of the moat is now underway, but there is no sustainable effect. I would like you to work to restore the former appearance. "
On the other hand, Governor Koike said, “Creating new water passages is a big business and it costs a lot. We want to consider what we can do in that.”