EPD - Pollution Problems & Practical Solutions

Mis-connection/Expedient Connection & Broken Sewerage
Pollution Type
Air
Problem
Malodour from roadside stormwater drain
Relevant Env. Control Under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, Cap. 311, person causing the air nuisance requires the adoption of air pollution abatement measures.
Practical Solutions
dot.gif Conduct regular maintenance check on the condition and routing of the drainage system and repair any drainage defects immediately
dot.gif Keep an updated drainage plan in management office
dot.gif Check the drainage plan before carrying out of drainage works to ensure correct drainage route
dot.gif Conduct dye-tracing tests for unclear sewer routing to avoid misconnection
dot.gif Ensure the use of manhole cover with correct identification of the drain types
dot.gif Use color code to help identify and distinguish stormwater drainage system (e.g. manhole, exposed pipes and channel) from foul water system
 
   
Pollution Type
Water
Problem
Wastewater illegally discharged via stormwater drain or stormwater surface channel
Relevant Env. Control Under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, Cap. 358 , discharge of polluted waters into stormwater drains is not permitted, discharging wastewater from all types of industrial, manufacturing, commercial, institutional and construction activities into sewers or elsewhere should comply with the terms and conditions of a licence issued by the EPD.
Practical Solutions
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Conduct regular maintenance check on the condition and routing of the drainage system and repair any drainage defects immediately
Do not pollute or discharge sewage into stormwater system.
Do not pollute or discharge sewage into stormwater system.
dot.gif Keep an updated drainage plan in management office
dot.gif Check the drainage plan before carrying out of drainage works to ensure correct drainage route
dot.gif Conduct dye-tracing tests for unclear sewer routing to avoid misconnection
dot.gif Ensure the use of manhole cover with correct identification of the drain types
dot.gif Use color code to help identify and distinguish stormwater drainage system (e.g. manhole, exposed pipes and channel) from foul water system