[Fukushima Prefecture] 5 Famous Waters in Fukushima Prefecture! Delicious water that supports the recovery of “Utsukushima Fukushima”!

Fukushima Prefecture is home to seven of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, including Mt. Bandai, and although it is the largest of the six prefectures in Tohoku, most of it is made up of untouched mountain forests such as the Ou Mountains, Echigo Mountains, and Abukuma Highlands. occupied.

Due to such abundant water resources, there are many refreshing rivers and springs, and efforts are being made to preserve these environmental resources for future generations, such as by selecting ``Thirty Waters of Fukushima''. .

What is “famous water”?

From Fukushima Prefecture tourist information site

Japan has many springs, rivers, and underground waters of high quality and abundant water, which support people's lives as drinking water, domestic water, and agricultural water.

Among these, particularly refreshing water sources are called ``Meisui.''

There are no clear definitions or standards, but what all famous waters have in common is that they are carefully protected by the local community to ensure that they remain clean.

Selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of the ``100 Best Waters'' and ``100 Best Waters of the Heisei Era.''

In 1985 (Showa 60), the then Environment Agency selected particularly excellent water environments from rivers and springs across the country, and selected them as ``100 Famous Waters'' with the aim of preserving them into the future. Ta.

In 2008, ``Heisei's 100 Famous Waters'' was released, which includes not only rivers and springs, but also irrigation water and groundwater.A total of 200 famous waters were selected, with 12 in each area in Tohoku. 24 locations are considered famous waters.

Fukushima prefecture's famous waters selected as one of the 100 best waters selected by the Ministry of the Environment

Two springs in Urabandai and at the western foot of Mt. Bandai have been selected as Fukushima prefecture's famous waters.

Onogawa Spring Water (Oaza Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District)

INFORMATION

  • Facility name: Onogawa Yusui
  • Location: Hinohara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0241-32-2511 (Tourism Policy Division, Kitashiobara Village Office)
  • URL: Kitashiobara Village official website

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It flows into Lake Onogawa, which was created by the eruption of Mt. Bandai, and is a general term for a group of springs that originate from the primeval beech forests of the Nishi-Azuma mountain range, and is also known as ``Hyakkan Shimizu.''

The sight of the abundant spring water blowing up the white sand at the bottom of the sampling pond is a mysterious sight, and the water temperature is constant at around 8.5 degrees Celsius, with a hardness of about 59.5 mg/L and soft water containing a lot of calcium and magnesium.

There is a 5.3km trekking course to Yusuigun that starts from Grandeco Resort, and you can enjoy trekking while admiring Mt. Bandai, wetlands, and waterfalls.

Bandai Nishisanroku Spring Water Group (Bandai Town, Yama District)

A group of springs that come from the foothills of Mt. Nekomagatake, Mt. Umaya, and Mt. It is called the city of famous water.

The representative ``Takigasawa Spring Water'' has a water temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and is slightly acidic and soft water, and is said to be perfect for cooking as it brings out the mellow flavor and flavor, and the water that gushes from between the huge rocks dries up even in times of drought. It is said that there is no such thing.

INFORMATION

  • Facility name: Bandai Nishisanroku Spring Water Group (Ryugasawa Spring Water)
  • Location: Bandai-cho, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0242-74-1211 (Bandai Town Hall Policy Division)
  • URL: Bandai Town Hall Official Website

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Famous waters of Fukushima Prefecture selected as one of the 100 Famous Waters of the Heisei Period by the Environment Agency

In addition to the Arakawa River, which flows through Nakadori, where Fukushima City is the prefectural capital, three locations have been selected: a mountain stream in Kitakata of Aizu, and a spring in Hamadori.

Arakawa (Fukushima City)

The Arakawa River, part of the Abukuma River system, is a first-class river with a total length of approximately 29.7 km, starting from the Azuma Mountain Range and joining the Abukuma River in Fukushima City.In 2007, it was selected as having the best water quality in Japan in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's river rankings. Ta.

Along the Arakawa River, there are many places for Fukushima citizens to enjoy themselves, such as Azuma Sports Park and Arakawa Sakurazutsumi River Park.In the summer, sweetfish swim upstream and can be enjoyed fishing, and the water is also used for agricultural purposes. I am.

INFORMATION

  • Facility name: Arakawa
  • Location: Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 024-525-3756 (Fukushima City Hall Construction Department River Division)
  • URL: Fukushima City official website

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Tsugamine Stream Water (Kitakata City)

The Iide Mountain Range, which is a series of 2,000m-class mountains, is also known as the Tohoku Alps, and is a mountainous area that remains covered in perpetual snow.The mountain stream water that emanates from the vast natural forests of Tsugamine and the beech trees flows into Kitakata City.

This ultra-soft water with a hardness of 11.7 mg/L is considered to be very mellow and delicious, and is essential not only for Kitakata City's tap water and agricultural water, but also for preparing the famous Kitakata ramen and brewing local sake.

INFORMATION

  • Facility name: Tsugamine Keiryusui
  • Location: Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0241-22-1507 (Kitakata City Hall Water Division)
  • URL: Kitakata City Hall official website

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Ukon Shimizu (Shinchi Town, Soma District)

From Fukushima Prefecture tourist information site

It is located on the banks of Sugenosawa Tameike Pond, which is known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms in Shinchi-cho.It is a well-maintained spring with a large amount of water, including a well-maintained gazebo, and people come from outside the prefecture to draw water. yeah.

It is said that Ito (Date) Ukon, the grandson of Date Masamune, fell in love with this clear water and decided to settle there, and that his name was left behind due to his accomplishments such as the development of new rice fields.

INFORMATION

  • Facility name: Ukon Shimizu
  • Location: 10-13 Yachigoya Kitaoruzawa, Shinchi-machi, Soma-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0244-62-2111 (Shinchi Town Hall Citizens Division)
  • URL: Shinchi Town Official Website

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Tap water is sold in plastic bottles!

Recently, an increasing number of water utilities nationwide are producing, selling, and distributing bottled water.

The main reason for this is to let people know that tap water has become delicious, but there are also other reasons as follows.

  • Promote that water sources are well-managed
  • Promoting the anniversary of the start of water supply
  • Proceeds from sales will be used to protect watershed forests.
  • Raise disaster prevention awareness by distributing and selling for disaster stockpiling

Fukushima prefecture bottled tap water

In Fukushima Prefecture, it is manufactured by the following water utilities, and this seems to be intended to promote the safety of tap water and dispel the reputational damage caused by radiation leaks from nuclear power plants during the Great East Japan Earthquake.

  • Fukushima Water (Fukushima City): Now on sale, Mondere Section Gold Award for 7 consecutive years (2015-2017)
  • Bold water “Kitakata Water” (Kitakata City): Now on sale
  • Date tap water “Date Water” (Date City): Now on sale
  • Fukushima Kido River Water (Futaba Regional Waterworks Corporation): Now on sale
  • “NAMIE WATER” (Namie Town): Now on sale
  • Bold water “Aizu Water Story” (Aizuwakamatsu City): Not for sale (for stockpiling/PR)
  • Iwaki Sunshine Water (Iwaki City): Not for sale (100th anniversary of water supply/for PR purposes)
  • Bottled water “Adatara no Meisui” (Nihonmatsu City): Not for sale (10th anniversary of merger/for PR purposes)

INFORMATION

delicious tap water bottled water

URL: Japan Water Works Association official website

summary

Among the tap water introduced here, "Fukushima Kidogawa Water (Futaba Regional Water Works Corporation)" is sold by the water utility in Hamadori, where the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is located.

Continuous automatic monitoring equipment for radioactive substances has been installed at the water treatment plant, and it is currently in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to conduct water quality tests, and its safety is guaranteed.

When you visit Fukushima Prefecture to tour the famous water, we recommend that you try this water to help dispel any negative rumors.

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