1964_WELLS_AND_WATER_STORAGE_(URBAN_COUNCIL)_BY-LAWS — Page 2

HK Historical Laws 香港歷史法例 All AI Reviewed

CG 2

CAP. 132]

Wells and Water Storage (Urban Council) By-laws

[1986 Ed.

[Subsidiary]

G.N.A. 62/61.

L.N. 5/63. L.N. 77/73.

10 of 1986.

WELLS AND WATER STORAGE (URBAN COUNCIL)

BY-LAWS

(Cap. 132, section 26)

[26 May 1961.]

Citation.

10 of 1986, s. 32(2).

Application.

10 of 1986, s. 32(2).

Interpretation.

(Cap. 102.)

Wells to be kept in a clean and wholesome condition.

L.N. 77/73.

Water storage tanks and cisterns to be kept in a clean and wholesome condition.

L.N. 77/73.

1. These by-laws may be cited as the Wells and Water Storage (Urban Council) By-laws.

2. These by-laws apply to the Urban Council area only.

3. In these by-laws, unless the context otherwise requires-

"Council" means the Urban Council;

"water authority" has the meaning assigned to it by section 2 of the Waterworks Ordinance.

4. (1) Every well shall, at all times, be kept in a clean and wholesome condition.

(2) If at any time it appears to the Council that any well is not in a clean condition, the Council may serve upon the owner or the occupier of the premises on which the well is situated a notice in writing requiring him, within such time as may be specified in such notice, to clean such well or to do such other work to render such well clean as may be specified in such notice.

(3) If the person on whom a notice is served under the provisions of paragraph (2) fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof, the Council may clean such well or execute, or cause to be executed, such other work as may be necessary to satisfy the requirements of such notice, and may recover any expenses thereby incurred from such person.

5. (1) Every water storage tank and every cistern shall, at all times, be kept in a clean and wholesome condition.

(2) Whenever it considers it to be necessary, the Council may, by notice in writing served upon the owner or the occupier of the premises on which any water storage tank or cistern is situated, require such tank or cistern to be thoroughly cleaned with a clean brush and a solution of chloride of lime.

(3) In the case of any water storage tank or cistern which is directly connected with the Government water mains, the Council may, in lieu of requiring the owner or occupier of the premises to clean the same, by notice in writing require that he shall permit the water authority to clean such tank or cistern, and the water authority may recover any expenses thereby incurred from the person on whom such notice was served.

Edit History

2026-05-05 16:46:33 · NVIDIA / meta/llama-4-maverick-17b-128e-instruct
Live
View comparison
AI Proofread
CG 2 CAP. 132] Wells and Water Storage (Urban Council) By-laws [1986 Ed. [Subsidiary] G.N.A. 62/61. L.N. 5/63. L.N. 77/73. 10 of 1986. WELLS AND WATER STORAGE (URBAN COUNCIL) BY-LAWS (Cap. 132, section 26) [26 May 1961.] Citation. 10 of 1986, s. 32(2). Application. 10 of 1986, s. 32(2). Interpretation. (Cap. 102.) Wells to be kept in a clean and wholesome condition. L.N. 77/73. Water storage tanks and cisterns to be kept in a clean and wholesome condition. L.N. 77/73. 1. These by-laws may be cited as the Wells and Water Storage (Urban Council) By-laws. 2. These by-laws apply to the Urban Council area only. 3. In these by-laws, unless the context otherwise requires- "Council" means the Urban Council; "water authority" has the meaning assigned to it by section 2 of the Waterworks Ordinance. 4. (1) Every well shall, at all times, be kept in a clean and wholesome condition. (2) If at any time it appears to the Council that any well is not in a clean condition, the Council may serve upon the owner or the occupier of the premises on which the well is situated a notice in writing requiring him, within such time as may be specified in such notice, to clean such well or to do such other work to render such well clean as may be specified in such notice. (3) If the person on whom a notice is served under the provisions of paragraph (2) fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof, the Council may clean such well or execute, or cause to be executed, such other work as may be necessary to satisfy the requirements of such notice, and may recover any expenses thereby incurred from such person. 5. (1) Every water storage tank and every cistern shall, at all times, be kept in a clean and wholesome condition. (2) Whenever it considers it to be necessary, the Council may, by notice in writing served upon the owner or the occupier of the premises on which any water storage tank or cistern is situated, require such tank or cistern to be thoroughly cleaned with a clean brush and a solution of chloride of lime. (3) In the case of any water storage tank or cistern which is directly connected with the Government water mains, the Council may, in lieu of requiring the owner or occupier of the premises to clean the same, by notice in writing require that he shall permit the water authority to clean such tank or cistern, and the water authority may recover any expenses thereby incurred from the person on whom such notice was served.
Baseline (Original)
1 CG 2 CAP. 132] Wells and Water Storage (Urban Council) By-laws [1986 Ed. [Subsidiary] G.N.A. 62/61. L.N. 5/63. L.N. 77/73. 10 of 1986. WELLS AND WATER STORAGE (URBAN COUNCIL) BY-LAWS (Cap. 132, section 26) [26 May 1961.] Citation. 10 of 1986, s. 32(2). Application. 10 of 1986, s. 32(2). Interpretation. (Cap. 102.) Wells to be kept in a clean and wholesome condition. L.N. 77/73. Water storage tanks and cisterns to be kept in a clean and wholesome condition. L.N. 77/73. 1. These by-laws may be cited as the Wells and Water Storage (Urban Council) By-laws. 2. These by-laws apply to the Urban Council area only. 3. In these by-laws, unless the context otherwise requires- "Council" means the Urban Council; “water authority" has the meaning assigned to it by section 2 of the Waterworks Ordinance. 4. (1) Every well shall, at all times, be kept in a clean and wholesome condition. (2) If at any time it appears to the Council that any well is not in a clean condition, the Council may serve upon the owner or the occupier of the premises on which the well is situated a notice in writing requiring him, within such time as may be specified in such notice, to clean such well or to do such other work to render such well clean as may be specified in such notice. (3) If the person on whom a notice is served under the provisions of paragraph (2) fails to comply with any of the require- ments thereof, the Council may clean such well or execute, or cause to be executed, such other work as may be necessary to satisfy the requirements of such notice, and may recover any expenses thereby incurred from such person. 5. (1) Every water storage tank and every cistern shall, at all times, be kept in a clean and wholesome condition. (2) Whenever it considers it to be necessary, the Council may, by notice in writing served upon the owner or the occupier of the premises on which any water storage tank or cistern is situated, require such tank or cistern to be thoroughly cleaned with a clean brush and a solution of chloride of lime. (3) In the case of any water storage tank or cistern which is directly connected with the Government water mains, the Council may, in lieu of requiring the owner or occupier of the premises to clean the same, by notice in writing require that he shall permit the water authority to clean such tank or cistern, and the water authority may recover any expenses thereby incurred from the person on whom such notice was served.
2026-05-05 16:46:33 · Baseline
View content

1

CG 2

CAP. 132]

Wells and Water Storage (Urban Council) By-laws

[1986 Ed.

[Subsidiary]

G.N.A. 62/61.

L.N. 5/63. L.N. 77/73.

10 of 1986.

WELLS AND WATER STORAGE (URBAN COUNCIL)

BY-LAWS

(Cap. 132, section 26)

[26 May 1961.]

Citation.

10 of 1986, s. 32(2).

Application.

10 of 1986, s. 32(2).

Interpretation.

(Cap. 102.)

Wells to be kept in a clean and wholesome condition.

L.N. 77/73.

Water storage tanks and

cisterns to be kept in a clean and wholesome condition.

L.N. 77/73.

1. These by-laws may be cited as the Wells and Water Storage (Urban Council) By-laws.

2.

These by-laws apply to the Urban Council area only.

3. In these by-laws, unless the context otherwise requires-

"Council" means the Urban Council;

“water authority" has the meaning assigned to it by section 2 of the

Waterworks Ordinance.

4. (1) Every well shall, at all times, be kept in a clean and wholesome condition.

(2) If at any time it appears to the Council that any well is not in a clean condition, the Council may serve upon the owner or the occupier of the premises on which the well is situated a notice in writing requiring him, within such time as may be specified in such notice, to clean such well or to do such other work to render such well clean as may be specified in such notice.

(3) If the person on whom a notice is served under the provisions of paragraph (2) fails to comply with any of the require- ments thereof, the Council may clean such well or execute, or cause to be executed, such other work as may be necessary to satisfy the requirements of such notice, and may recover any expenses thereby incurred from such person.

5. (1) Every water storage tank and every cistern shall, at all times, be kept in a clean and wholesome condition.

(2) Whenever it considers it to be necessary, the Council may, by notice in writing served upon the owner or the occupier of the premises on which any water storage tank or cistern is situated, require such tank or cistern to be thoroughly cleaned with a clean brush and a solution of chloride of lime.

(3) In the case of any water storage tank or cistern which is directly connected with the Government water mains, the Council may, in lieu of requiring the owner or occupier of the premises to clean the same, by notice in writing require that he shall permit the water authority to clean such tank or cistern, and the water authority may recover any expenses thereby incurred from the person on whom such notice was served.

Comments

Approved members can add comments, bookmarks, and private notes.

No comments yet.

Private Research Note

Private notes are available after approval.