| As a professional organization of technical specialists in water and greenery, OEC aims to develop technologies as valuable resources from the viewpoint of achieving zero emission. OEC's concept of water as a resource is born of its advanced technologies for the efficient maintenance and management of water-supply and sewerage systems, and for the high-grade treatment of wastewater and rainwater. It is its expertise in water, acquired over many years of experience improving the quality of polluted water and developing systems for the control of flooding caused by rainwater, is the source of OEC's drive. OEC, not satisfied simply to develop new technologies and applications, continues to produce results at the forefront of the industry and of the age. For example, it has recently contributed to many of the facilities related to projects that fuse new approaches to lifestyles and the environment with cutting-edge technology, such as the Yamazaki Sewage Treatment Plant and the Okutone Amenity Park. |
 Yamazaki
Sewage Treatment Plant (Kamakura, Japan) The upper portion of an end-treatment plant for wastewater within this facility is slated to become a gymnasium devoted to martial arts, contributing to sports-awareness in the community. It will be used extensively for archery, judo, and fencing. |
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 Water
amusement parks babbling brooks brought to the city OEC puts forward plans for the creation of new urban living environments by bringing water and greenery back to the city. |
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 Public
Wastewater-Management Center, (Kodaira Tokyo) These facilities educate
the public of the importance of wastewater systems, which they do not
usually have the chance to see. At this center, visitors can view underground
sewer pipes. |
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 Okutone
Amenity Park (Gunma, Japan) These facilities have attracted national attention by achieving "zero waste" recycling of resources. Garbage is made into solid fuel rather than being incinerated; human waste is composted. It is also designed to blend into the beautiful surroundings of Okutone. |
