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requirements under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance (WPCO) | 30. | The
introduction of the Water Pollution Control Ordinance has allowed the government
to ensure that everyone becomes responsible for his/her part in protecting the
environment of Hong Kong. This Ordinance operates through a licensing system to
control the discharge of sullage and the use of STS's. | | | | | 31. | If
you possess a STS, or discharge sullage, it is advisable for you to obtain a licence
from the EPD, and comply with the licence conditions in order to avoid any conviction
for polluting the environment. However, a licence will not be required if your
house is connected to communal sewers. | | | | | 32. | EPD
will inspect STS's and associated drainage systems to ensure that they are properly
used, desludged and maintained. EPD might issue a warning letter to the responsible
householder requiring improvements to the STS and associated drainage systems,
including where necessary the installation of a new wastewater disposal system.
Should the responsible householder fail to provide the necessary improvements
as required, EPD may take prosecution action. | | | | | 33. | When
communal sewers are available in the vicinity, EPD may issue a notice requiring
the responsible householder to connect all wastewater generated from the village
house to the communal sewer. It will be an offence if the householder does not
comply with the requirement in the notice. |
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