Environmental
Policy
We commit
to being environmentally conscious in all our activities
and services and endeavor to serve the HK community
with the best of our expertise in safeguarding human
health, protecting and preserving natural ecosystems,
thus contributing to the sustainable development of
HK.
We aim
to continually improve the quality of our services,
and to alleviate as far as practicable the impact
that our facilities and sewage and drainage system
impose on the environment of HK. To meet these objectives,
we are committed to:
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Adopting
state-of-the-art clean technologies and pollution
prevention measures; |
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Incorporating
environmental considerations, whenever practicable,
into our design, construction and operation in
order to prevent pollution and maximize resource
conservation; |
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Minimizing
and mitigating environmental impacts arising from
the construction and operation of our facilities;
and |
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Meeting
all statutory and regulatory requirements on environmental
performance that are applicable to the activities
of the department. |
We ensure
that our Environmental Policy is communicated to all
staff, our consultants and contractors, and is open
to public scrutiny. Our staffs are committed to upholding
this departmental policy and receive the necessary
training and resources to enable its implementation.
Environmental Goals
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To provide
and operate world-class sewerage/drainage systems
and sewage treatment/disposal facilities to
fulfil the growing needs of the local community
and contribute to the sustainable development
of Hong Kong. |
| 2. |
To implement sewerage
and sewage treatment/disposal programmes in
a professional manner, in partnership with other
Government establishments including the EPD,
and to meet the Water Quality Objectives for
HK waters. |
| 3. |
To implement drainage
and flood protection programmes in a professional
manner, to minimize flooding, and to provide
protection to local inhabitants, property and
the environment. |
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