Water Pollution Control Act (Suishitsu Odaku Boshi Ho)

The Water Pollution Control Act (Suishitsu Odaku Boshi Ho) is a Japanese law that regulates water discharged from factories and business establishments in order to prevent pollution of public water bodies. The law sets ratios, and compliance with those standards is required. Specific standards are established for regulated substances and discharge volumes, and these help to protect water quality. The law also applies to sake production: breweries are required to manage the treatment and discharge of water used in the brewing process strictly, and to promote sustainable production methods from the standpoint of environmental protection.