Press Release

100 convicted pollution cases in May

A total of 100 convictions were recorded in May for breaching anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Among them, 34 were convictions made under the Noise Control Ordinance, 32 under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 22 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and 12 under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in May was $100,000.

A company was fined $100,000 for using powered mechanical equipment without a valid construction noise permit.

End/Tuesday, June 19, 2001