Forty-four pollution convictions in July

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Forty-four pollution convictions in July

Forty-four 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 Waste Disposal Ordinance, 16 under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, three under the Noise Control Ordinance, and three under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in July was $25,000, assessed against two companies which imported controlled waste without a permit, and an owners' corporation which discharged waste/polluting matter into the water control zone.

Ends/Tuesday, August 19, 2008