Press Release
25 pollution convictions in August 2004
Twenty-five convictions were recorded in August for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Seven of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, Seven under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, Seven under the Noise Control Ordinance and four under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in August was $25,000.
Three companies were fined $25,000 for discharging waste/polluting matter into the Deep Bay Water Control Zone, using powered mechanical equipment without a valid construction noise permit and failing to comply with the requirements of a noise abatement notice respectively.
Ends/Tuesday, September 21, 2004
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