In view of recent media reports on excess lead found in the drinking water in four flats in Kwai Tsui Estate, the Water Supplies Department (WSD) has collected five drinking water samples from three of these flats upon obtaining consent from the tenants concerned. Results showed that the lead content of all the drinking water samples was within limit (i.e. lead content not exceeding 10 micrograms per litre).

     A spokesman for the WSD said today (July 21), "The WSD collected six-hour stagnation drinking water samples from the three flats yesterday (July 20). Results showed that for the two flats in Bik Tsui House of Kwai Tsui Estate with tenants newly moved in, the lead content of the drinking water samples was one microgram and four micrograms per litre respectively, while for the flat in Luk Tsui House of Kwai Tsui Estate which is under renovation and with tenants not yet moved in, the lead content of the drinking water sample was four micrograms per litre. The overall test results have shown that the lead content of the drinking water of the three flats are within limit. As for the remaining flat alleged to have excess lead found in drinking water, the WSD was not able to obtain the tenant's consent for conducting water quality tests.”
 
     The spokesman said that the department will continue to keep in view the condition of the drinking water quality of Kwai Tsui Estate.

     When collecting the water samples, the WSD noticed that the tenants of some of the flats had altered the water pipes and replaced the water taps of their flats. The spokesman reminds water consumers that as new fittings will generally have a higher metal leaching rate during their early stage of use, new water pipes and fittings should be thoroughly flushed to ensure drinking water safety.

     "As testing of metal contents in drinking water samples involves measuring trace chemicals, specified sampling procedures and testing protocols shall be followed otherwise any contamination by the surrounding environment may affect the test result. Extra care should therefore be taken during collection of drinking water samples to prevent the samples from being contaminated by the surrounding environment," the spokesman said.
 

     In view of recent media reports on excess lead found in the drinking water in four flats in Kwai Tsui Estate, the Water Supplies Department (WSD) has collected five drinking water samples from three of these flats upon obtaining consent from the tenants concerned. Results showed that the lead content of all the drinking water samples was within limit (i.e. lead content not exceeding 10 micrograms per litre).

     A spokesman for the WSD said today (July 21), "The WSD collected six-hour stagnation drinking water samples from the three flats yesterday (July 20). Results showed that for the two flats in Bik Tsui House of Kwai Tsui Estate with tenants newly moved in, the lead content of the drinking water samples was one microgram and four micrograms per litre respectively, while for the flat in Luk Tsui House of Kwai Tsui Estate which is under renovation and with tenants not yet moved in, the lead content of the drinking water sample was four micrograms per litre. The overall test results have shown that the lead content of the drinking water of the three flats are within limit. As for the remaining flat alleged to have excess lead found in drinking water, the WSD was not able to obtain the tenant's consent for conducting water quality tests.”
 
     The spokesman said that the department will continue to keep in view the condition of the drinking water quality of Kwai Tsui Estate.

     When collecting the water samples, the WSD noticed that the tenants of some of the flats had altered the water pipes and replaced the water taps of their flats. The spokesman reminds water consumers that as new fittings will generally have a higher metal leaching rate during their early stage of use, new water pipes and fittings should be thoroughly flushed to ensure drinking water safety.

     "As testing of metal contents in drinking water samples involves measuring trace chemicals, specified sampling procedures and testing protocols shall be followed otherwise any contamination by the surrounding environment may affect the test result. Extra care should therefore be taken during collection of drinking water samples to prevent the samples from being contaminated by the surrounding environment," the spokesman said.
 

     In view of recent media reports on excess lead found in the drinking water in four flats in Kwai Tsui Estate, the Water Supplies Department (WSD) has collected five drinking water samples from three of these flats upon obtaining consent from the tenants concerned. Results showed that the lead content of all the drinking water samples was within limit (i.e. lead content not exceeding 10 micrograms per litre).

     A spokesman for the WSD said today (July 21), "The WSD collected six-hour stagnation drinking water samples from the three flats yesterday (July 20). Results showed that for the two flats in Bik Tsui House of Kwai Tsui Estate with tenants newly moved in, the lead content of the drinking water samples was one microgram and four micrograms per litre respectively, while for the flat in Luk Tsui House of Kwai Tsui Estate which is under renovation and with tenants not yet moved in, the lead content of the drinking water sample was four micrograms per litre. The lead content of the six-hour stagnation drinking water samples collected by the WSD from the aforesaid two flats in Bik Tsui House on July 18 was also within limit. The overall test results have shown that the lead content of the drinking water of the three flats are within limit. As for the remaining flat alleged to have excess lead found in drinking water, the WSD was not able to obtain the tenant's consent for conducting water quality tests."

     The spokesman said that the department will continue to keep in view the condition of the drinking water quality of Kwai Tsui Estate.

     When collecting the water samples, the WSD noticed that the tenants of some of the flats had altered the water pipes and replaced the water taps of their flats. The spokesman reminds water consumers that as new fittings will generally have a higher metal leaching rate during their early stage of use, new water pipes and fittings should be thoroughly flushed to ensure drinking water safety.

     "As testing of metal contents in drinking water samples involves measuring trace chemicals, specified sampling procedures and testing protocols shall be followed otherwise any contamination by the surrounding environment may affect the test result. Extra care should therefore be taken during collection of drinking water samples to prevent the samples from being contaminated by the surrounding environment," the spokesman said.

     The Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong, will lead a delegation to Guiyang tomorrow (July 22) to attend the 2018 Mainland and Hong Kong Construction Forum. The theme of the forum is "Integrating into the Development of the Country, Facilitating High-quality Development of the Construction Industry".
      
     Co-organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Guizhou Provincial People's Government and the Development Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the forum aims to promote exchanges between the construction industry and related engineering industries of the Mainland and Hong Kong on professional services and project management. It also seeks to foster ties and co-operation between the two places.
      
     Mr Wong will deliver a speech at the forum's opening ceremony on July 23. During the forum, speakers from the Mainland and Hong Kong will share their experiences on building design and project management, innovation and the passing on of building technology, as well as assembly construction and green buildings. The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Hon Chi-keung, will deliver a concluding speech at the closing ceremony of the forum on the following day.
      
     The Hong Kong delegation will comprise about 150 members including government officials, members of the Construction Industry Council and representatives from construction trade associations and professional institutions, as well as construction industry personnel, legal professionals and a Legislative Council member.
      
     Accompanying Mr Wong to the forum will be Mr Hon; the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Lam Sai-hung; the Director of Water Supplies, Mr Wong Chung-leung; the Director of Architectural Services, Mrs Sylvia Lam; the Director of Drainage Services, Mr Edwin Tong; the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Alfred Sit; and the Deputy Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Francis Chau.
      
     Mr Wong will return to Hong Kong in the evening on July 23. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Development, Mr Liu Chun-san, will be the Acting Secretary for Development.

     A man who went missing in Tai Po has been located.

     Wong Hong-chin, aged 29, went missing after he was last seen in MTR Tai Wo Station on July 13 afternoon. His family made a report to Police on July 16.

     The man was located in Yat Tung Estate, Lantau North yesterday afternoon (July 20).