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that the
MR CHEONG : Sir, the Secretary just mentioned
developers along the south side of Hong Kong would be
required to maintain sewage treatment facilities, but they
were out of order because of lack of maintenance. NOW,
what measures are Government going to take in enforcing
that particular requirement, because if you can enforce
it, definitely it will help? ̧
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SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE : Sir, the original
requirement was under the Buildings Ordinance.
understand that it is very difficult to enforce the
provisions requiring sewage
permit has been issued. That is why we are now taking
action under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance which
does give powers to take action when a discharge is
causing a hazard to public health.
treatment once the occupation
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