Twenty pollution convictions in January

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Twenty pollution convictions in January

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

Seven of the convictions were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, Six under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance. Among other cases, four of them were under the Noise Control Ordinance and three under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in January was $50,000, assessed against a company that imported controlled waste without a permit.

Ends/Friday, February 19, 2009