Press Release

106 convicted pollution cases in July

A total of 106 convictions were recorded in July for breaching anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Among them, 32 were convictions made under the Noise Control Ordinance, 27 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, 25 under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance and 22 under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in July was $100,000.

A company was fined $100,000 for using powered mechanical equipment not in accordance with the condition of a construction noise permit.

End/Tuesday, August 21, 2001