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Licence application deadline for wastewater dischargers
Existing dischargers of wastewater from industrial, commercial and institutional activities in Phase I of the Victoria Harbour Water Control Zone are reminded to obtain a licence for their discharges before July 1 this year.
Assistant Director of the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), Mr John Boxall, said: "The said water control zone, which became effective on November 1 last year, covers Kwun Tong, Kwai Chung and the eastern part of Tsuen Wan.
"Dischargers in these areas who do not have a licence and whose discharges does not meet the required standards after July I will be liable for prosecution.
"The maximum fine for discharging polluting matter into the water control zone is $200,000 for the first offence and $400,000 for any subsequent offence. Offenders may also be liable to six months' imprisonment."
Mr Boxall urged dischargers who have not yet submitted applications to make licence applications early and to provide or improve treatment of their discharges to meet the required standards.
"The EPD has informed dischargers of the requirements of the legislation, verbally and in writing as well as sending them a copy of the information booklet.
"Four seminars informing the public about the legislation have also been held in the past months," he said.
Dischargers can contact the EPD's Local Control Offices on 2755 5518 (for Kwun Tong area) and 2417 6150 (for Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung areas) for enquiries on licensing and controls. Trade dischargers can also contact the Environmental Hotline on 2788 9696 operated by the Centre of Environmental Technology for information and advice on environmental regulations and methods to control pollution.
End/Sunday, June 18, 1995
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