International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse, Long Beach California, July 23-27,2017.

IWA REUSE 2017 brought together water managers, industry leaders, and cutting-edge researchers to learn current trends and what’s next in water reuse policy and regulations, technology, operations, and public. The program focused on four core topic areas: Water Reuse Management, Water Reuse Applications, Water Reuse Sustainability, and Innovations in Water Reuse Technologies.

Water professionals shared field experience, 400 abstracts, and a sense that water reclamation and reuse was going mainstream, due to the twin forces of regulatory ‘push’ and market ‘pull’.

A number of presentations on successful research of water reuse were made. The successful findings will help to ameliorate  the emerging water scarcity problems of the world.  For example, a presentation made by Michael McMennis, revealed that a 300MW California power plant he designed had to reuse 87 percent of its wastewater for cooling. Yet industries are investing in reuse to secure reliability. The Metropolitan Water District’s General Manager Jeff Kightlinger discussed his city’s plan to build America’s largest advanced purification plant, to reuse over 567,000 m3/day. This was very amazing.

Singapore has moved a step ahead in pioneering and marketing of (recycled) NEWater to augment on the high demand for portable water. Such milestones suggested the larger world is at last recognising the inherent but neglected value of wastewater, defined by George Tchobanoglous as “a renewable, recoverable source of drinking water, resources, and energy.”

Beyond recent technology advances, timely discussions focused on the role of and demand for water reuse in mitigating climate change impacts, or applied to water and food, urban and industrial use. There is growing application of water reclamation and reuse as key elements of integrated water resource management.

However, despite all the innovations, there is need for further research and discussion on the importance of source control and the impact that the type and performance of the wastewater treatment plant has on the downstream advanced water treatment plant.” This could be a feasible research area for future students in the Water and Environmental Engineering Laboratory.

I therefore wish to encourage all students to actively engage in water treatment research because it is the for tomorrow.

Katalo Ronald

Interesting Facts about Japan

I have lived in Nagasaki, Japan for 5 weeks. With me, Japan is a place where there are many strange and new things that make me feel interested in. Here are the things I discovered in Japan recently.

1. Japanese are VERY POLITE and ENTHUSIASTIC

They always let you pass when walking,  say “Sumimasen” for apologies  and “Arigato” for thank in any situation. The first day to Nagasaki I asked a girl Japanese to go to Nagasaki university, she forgot and ran round to find someone to help me. I was really grateful and embarrassed when she said “Sumimasen” to me, although she was being busy for something. I  feel very satisfied with their service attitude at the shops, they usually say “Arigato gozaimasu” and treat  such  a special respect to each customer.

                                                           Japanese is very enthusiastic

2. Traffic

Almost I’ve never seen traffic jam in Nagasaki. In Japan traffic sticks to the left , everything happens in order that pedestrians are given top priority, followed by bicycles, motorbikes and cars. Walking and cycling are encouraged in the move because it is not only good for health but also for protecting the environment. It’s great, if you own a bike and discover yourself anywhere in the Nagasaki.

                                                          A photo of traffic in Nagasaki

3. All of the JIDO - HANBAIKI (vending machines)

These machines are in every corner of the street! Inside factories and outside gates of private homes. There is a warm or cold beverage option. It’s so convenient .

                                               The JIDO - HANBAIKI (vending machines)

4. Food

One of attractions of Japan is the food. You will not care about the quality because it is always  good in Japan. Sushi and Sashimi are two favorite foods. It is really a good choice for those who like fresh seafood like me.

                                                                            Sushi

                                                                            Sashimi

Japan is really an ideal place for living and studying. There are still many interesting things  waiting for us in the future. I will tell you more about Japan next time. Now, enjoy it…

  _Le Phat

My first impressions once in Japan

First off all, I want to thank Abe initiative to give me an opportunity to study in japan with a scholarship. Although I want thank Nagasaki university staff particularly to my sensei for accepting me as a student in water treatment engineering. To be honest one week before coming to japan I was thinking all the time about my future integration once in japan. I never hope that it will be easy like presently. When I arrived in Narita airport my first impression was the organization within the staff work; no losing time during paper check. Once in Tokyo I felt my fear disappearing because of the smiles shown by people. My first hanging out in Tokyo streets was successful. I remembered that when I was lost in the streets but fortunately an old person helped me to find my hotel with kindness. Since this day I have felt integrated. After that it was about how food change will affect me?

My first eaten food was chicken and rice “tori niku gohan”. I liked it so much. In Tokyo I had already planned my first place to visit once in Nagasaki will be Bomb Atomic Museum. I went there during my first day here. I was so sad this day. Indeed, what impressed me was how a city which was victim of Atom bomb dropping has succeeded to reconstruct itself. Its amazing the speed with which its done. After visiting the museum, I went in some place like the mountain and the sea.

In the university my first days were good. I was in the welcome party. I met Japanese and foreign students and made many friends. So, for the lectures until today I feel good, I am getting the professors explanations. Finally, I want to whish for all the students to enjoy well Nagasaki.

Author: Sidy Ka

 The photo with the two Africans was taken on the high mountain in Kyushu

The photo was taken in the Bomb Atomic Museum

The photo with Vietnamese students was taken in the barbecue party organized by Itayama sensei

The first month in Japan

The first month in Japan – 2017.

The morning of 25 September, I came to Nagasaki with 3 other guys from Vietnam. The first day in Japan was pretty "pressure" for us, a lot of things to do and remember: registeration, luggages, dormitory,... and I must say that I was overwhelmed. Luckily, there were many nice people in the lab who helped us at that time so that we did not get lost. Everything was new to us, culture, language, friends... Studying abroad is not easy, there are a lot of problems that you have to deal with. However, day by day, we got used to it. We started knowing the way around, going to the supermarkets, attending classes and learning Japanese. I am really grateful that Nagasaki University offered free Japanese courses for international students so that we can be able to communicate with Japanese people. The new student's orientation given by Dr. Fujioka and other professors was very helpful for us to know what we want and need to do. The lessons are also very well organized for the new students to know about the principle of water engineering, monitoring and treatment process. I want to express my gratitude to all professors, especially Dr. Fujioka for giving me the chance to study here and providing me with a lot of support. I will try my best to study and enjoy my time being here as well.

Minh Quang.

   Moriyama-sensei is giving lecture

   Tada-sensei

                                                           

Doing BOD Test with Itayama-sensei and classmates

 Park-san and ??? :)))

                                                     

My first experience in Japan - 2017 October

In April this year, I came Japan and joined in Water and Environmental Engineering Master Course at Nagasaki University. It’s really a big opportunity for me. I can get the chance of starting my life in a new country, experiencing Japanese culture and making foreign friends. Especially, under enthusiastic teaching of Japanese Professors, I obtain wide experience and specialist knowledge. As you know, language skills are very necessary for students. See its importance, there are many English classes in courses to help students interact effectively by English. In addition, Nagasaki University has offered free Japanese courses for international students. That give us the confidence to have basic conversation with native speakers. Moreover, University also have many special scholarship opportunities for foreign students where we can get financial assistance for life in Japan. If students want to find a part time job, supervisor always create the best condition and give full support. So many good things that I can not say all of them now. I feel delighted to have a chance to study in Japan so I will try and enjoy this time.

                                              Visited at Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum

                                       

                                        Nagasaki University in April - cherry blossom season