Press Release

78 convicted pollution cases in June

A total of 78 convictions were recorded in June for breaching anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Among them, 24 were convictions made under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 22 under the Noise Control Ordinance, 19 under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance and 13 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in June was $100,000.

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

End/Tuesday, July 17, 2001