Since the turn of the millennium, South and Southeast Asia have continued to see remarkable growth thanks to an abundance of resources and manpower. However, improvements in quality of life, which should be the top priority, have not kept pace with soaring economic growth. A diverse range of nations are packed into South and Southeast Asia, from those still reeling from the effects of civil war yet benefiting from a rise in talented youth, to those with outstanding potential owing to a plethora of manpower and resources. Hidden behind this energy and possibility, though, lies a grave problem with water quality.

A problem with water equates to a problem with life, and so clean water that can be consumed safely and with peace of mind is essential. In countries such as Cambodia, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, the creation of quality infrastructure for the treatment, transport, and management of water has long been a pressing issue.

In Cambodia, where water infrastructure had been damaged by prolonged civil war, there was an urgent need to improve waterworks in outlying regions. Elsewhere, Myanmar was rushing to develop well-equipped industrial complexes to attract foreign companies. In Bangladesh, meanwhile, much of the nation’s groundwater sources contained arsenic, and so ensuring a safe, stable supply of water was a matter of urgency.

In South and Southeast Asian regions suffering from such serious water issues, Kubota has long been working with locals to develop the necessary solutions. Today, in addition to providing a stable supply of safe water in these regions, Kubota continues to work to create sustainable water infrastructure for the advanced treatment and reuse of wastewater, and in turn contribute to robust social infrastructure.