EPD - Pollution Problems & Practical Solutions
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Utility Trench Excavation
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Dust
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| Relevant Env. Control |
Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation, Cap. 311R requires the relevant contractor to adopt effective dust control measures. |
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Air
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Smoke
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| Relevant Env. Control |
Air Pollution Control (Smoke) Regulation restrict emission of dark smoke from stationary combustion sources. |
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Under the Noise Control Ordinance, Cap. 400, use of Powered Mechanical Equipment (PME) and Prescribed Construction Work (PCW) are not allowed from 7pm to 7am on the next day or anytime on public holidays, including Sundays. |
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Use noise barrier to screen noisy works from noise sensitive receivers |
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Enclose stationary plant with noise enclosure
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Effluent discharged to stormwater drain
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Under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, Cap. 358, discharge of polluted waters into stormwater drains is not permitted, discharging wastewater from construction activities into sewers or elsewhere should comply with the terms and conditions of a licence issued by the EPD. |
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