EPD - Pollution Problems & Practical Solutions

Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plant
Pollution Type
Air
Problem
Malodour from sewage treatment plant
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
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Pollution Type
Water
Problem
Discharge exceed the WPCO license limit
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
dot.gif Discharge wastewater into public sewers leading to government treatment plants as far as possible
dot.gif Apply and comply with the license conditions from the EPD for privately built sewage treatment plant
dot.gif Conduct regular self-monitoring checks to ensure the quality of the effluent discharged meet the prescribed standard
dot.gif Develop audit system, such as employing independent checker, to monitor the performance of maintenance contractor/operator of the sewage treatment plant
dot.gif Maintain an updated operation and maintenance manual as well as formulate emergency plan
dot.gif Conduct regular maintenance
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Maintain the general cleanliness of the sewage treatment plant and ensure every part of the plant is readily accessible for maintenance and repair at all time