Requirements and Procedure for Application of Environmental Permits/ Licences

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE

The Water Pollution Control Ordinance (WPCO) provides for declaration of Water Control Zones (WCZs) to cover the whole of Hong Kong. All trade effluent discharged into a WCZ should be covered by a licence which will specify the maximum amount of pollutants.

• Activity which involves the discharge of effluent into foul sewers, storm water drains, inland waters or coastal waters in Hong Kong