Twenty-seven pollution convictions in April

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Twenty-seven pollution convictions in April

Twenty-seven convictions were recorded last month (April) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Eleven of the convictions were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, ten under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance. Among other cases, four were under the Noise Control Ordinance and two under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in April was $25,000, assessed against a construction company that using powered mechanical equipment without valid construction noise permit.

Ends/Wednesday, May 20, 2009