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Featuring miles and miles of
scenic coastline dotted with
beautiful beaches, the marine
environment of Hong Kong is
clearly one of its most treasurable
natural assets. EPD is to be
congratulated in achieving considerable
improvement in the beach water
quality over the past 14 years.
Various efforts which continue
to be made to further improve
and maintain the beach water
quality include interception,
diversion and treatment of polluted
storm water and provision of
sewerage systems for collection
and treatment of sewage in the
hinterland areas. DSD is proud
to be involved in these works
aimed at improving beach water
quality. DSD is working in close
co-operation with EPD in the
planning and implementation
of various beach-related improvement
works. The enhancement works
implemented so far have been
successful as reflected by the
recorded improvement in the
beach water quality. Furthermore,
to respond to any unforeseen
sewage pollution incident in
an efficient and prompt manner,
DSD has established contingency
plans for all facilities, which
could affect the quality of
beach waters.
On the occasion of the 15 th
anniversary of this monitoring
report on beach water quality,
I would once again congratulate
EPD for their achievements so
far in this respect. I would
also like to emphasize that
DSD is fully committed to working
closely with EPD in our common
goal of achieving and maintaining
the highest possible standards
for our precious beaches for
the enjoyment of the local community
and tourists alike.
( John Collier, J. P.)
Director of Drainage Services
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