International Institute of Utility Specialists – Charm

Why is Hong Kong slow to tackle ‘ticking time bomb’ of ageing water pipes?

Cs news1 year ago03 mins

Hong Kong authorities’ hands are tied when it comes to tackling the “ticking time bomb” of the city’s ageing water pipes due to a lack of resources and resistance to disruptions to traffic and supply caused by replacement works, experts have said. Experts and lawmakers told the Post that the city’s high population density and…

Hong Kong faces pressure to come clean over banned material found in estate’s water supply

Cs news1 year ago02 mins

Hong Kong authorities are under increasing pressure to verify whether the freshwater supply at a public housing estate contains bitumen, a substance banned from use in pipes, with experts calling for an investigation to trace the source of mystery black particles and determine if contractors have violated any rules. A source said the government would…