Japan Water Research Center (JWRC) is a non-profit research organization dedicated to the study and solution of important needs and challenges surrounding drinking water supply in Japan. JWRC was established in 1988 to improve public health through collaborative efforts with professionals from utilities, industry and science. Their research focuses on the water service delivery and utility management as well as the technologies and practices for water treatment and distribution. The mission of JWRC is threefold, to improve drinking water service and make it more sustainable, to conduct research on key drinking water issues and publish outcomes, and to facilitate cooperation and collaboration among stakeholders in the drinking water sector.