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The Water Supplies Department (WSD) launched the Flushing Water Plumbing Quality Maintenance Recognition Scheme today (July 23) to further promote proper maintenance of the internal flushing systems of buildings. Property owners, owners' corporations and property management companies are encouraged to join the scheme.
Under the scheme, if participating property owners or building management agents conduct regular inspections of the flushing water plumbing systems in their buildings and carry out necessary maintenance and repairs to ensure the systems' proper functioning, the WSD will make an assessment according to the records of inspection of the systems and cleaning of the flushing water tanks. Buildings that satisfy the assessment criteria will be awarded certificates in recognition of their efforts.
The Flushing Water Plumbing Quality Maintenance Recognition Scheme is another initiative of the WSD to enhance the effectiveness of water supply after the Quality Water Recognition Scheme for Buildings. It has the support of the Advisory Committee on Water Resources and Quality of Water Supplies.
The scheme is open for application. Details are available at the WSD website (www.wsd.gov.hk). Enquiries can be made by phone at 2824 5000 or email at wsdinfo@wsd.gov.hk.
Ends/Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Issued at HKT 11:00
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