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Industries and trades that produce effluent above the average strength of domestic sewage will have to pay a Trade Effluent Surcharge (TES) based on the volume of discharge and strength of pollution load in it.
In case a consumer has any query on the TES charged, he may apply to the Drainage Authority for a review of the pollution load. He may also apply for a reduction of TES if he can prove that his discharge is less than 85 per cent of the volume of water consumed.
The charging scheme has been worked out after extensive consultation with the public including the Legislative Council, environmental groups and interested parties.
The Sewage Services Regulations which set out the charging scheme in detail will be gazetted on Friday (February 24).
End/Wednesday, February 22, 1995
Two candidates contest Kwai Tsing District Board by-election
Two nominations were received for the Kwai Tsing District Board by-election in respect of Lai Wah constituency after the two-week nomination period closed today (Wednesday).
The nominations were received from Mr Lau San-ching and Mr Wong Yiu- chung. Their personal particulars are:
Name
Age
Occupation
Lau San-ching
42
welfare worker
Wong Yiu-chung
36
executive officer
The by-election will be held on April 2.
End/Wednesday, February 22, 1995
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