Thirty-five pollution convictions in July

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Thirty-five pollution convictions in July

Thirty-five convictions were recorded last month (July) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Twenty-two of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, nine under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, and two under the Noise Control Ordinance and the Water Pollution Control Ordinance respectively.

The heaviest fine in July was $40,000, assessed against a company which imported controlled waste without a permit.

Ends/Tuesday, August 21, 2007