Gunma Prefecture Sewage Treatment Rate Reaches 85.8%.

Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."
By AI from "Isesaki FM."

According to a prefectural summary, Gunma Prefecture's sewage treatment population coverage rate will be 85.8% by the end of fiscal year 2024, up 0.8 percentage points from the previous fiscal year. This indicator shows the percentage of people with access to sewer systems and septic tanks, and the growth rate is a good 7th in the nation. However, it is still below the national average of 93.7%, and Gunma's ranking among prefectures remains the same as last year at 38th place. By municipality, Kanra Town had the highest coverage rate at 98.3%, demonstrating progress in local initiatives.