Thirty-five pollution convictions in February

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Thirty-five pollution convictions in February

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

Thirteen of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 11 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, ten under the Noise Control Ordinance, and one under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in February was $28,000, assessed against a company which used powered mechanical equipment not in accordance with permit conditions.

Ends/Tuesday, March 18, 2008