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Hong Kong authorities say they have installed filters at the public water pipe supplying the estate, citing past experiences that such filters can effectively block sediments. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong authorities confirm bitumen in water in Sai Wan Ho private estate

Substance originated from upstream supply pipe work, government says after receiving reports of black particles in water.

Hong Kong society

Fresh case of bitumen in water supply for Hong Kong housing, lawmaker says

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Why In Lieu is sourcing ‘premium water’ from Henan’s mountains

Hong Kong society

Bitumen-lined water pipe in Hong Kong to be replaced by early July: minister

Development minister Bernadette Linn also says more than 1,500 requests from affected households to flush their water meters have been fulfilled.

A temporary drinking water tank at Queen’s Hill Estate in Fanling. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong lawmakers push for bitumen-lined water pipe replacement and disclosure

Calls made to expedite replacement of 700km of water pipes containing banned substance, accounting for 8 per cent of city’s network.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Government is making all the wrong noises about Fanling water scare

In handling a freshwater contamination scare, officials have shown a lack of understanding on a human-to-human level.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong residents should not be left high and dry

The perception of a slow response to bitumen being found in drinking water does not reflect well on a government focused on livelihood issues.

Staff from the Housing Department and Water Supplies Department visit Queens Hill Estate and Shan Lai Court. Photo: handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | Hong Kong water safety saga: what happened and how to protect yourself

The Post explores the cause behind water supply concerns at two public housing estates and how the government is responding.

Hong Kong society

Water pipe spewing bitumen in Hong Kong estates to start being replaced this year

Priority given to replacing 400-metre section lined with bitumen and believed to be source of black particles dirtying water at two housing estates.

Hong Kong society

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

Experts, lawmakers say high population density and ageing pipes have led to frequent water main bursts at housing estates.

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Hong Kong’s waterpipe infrastructure is under pressure from the city’s high population density. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

‘Embarrassing’: how Hong Kong response to bitumen in water supply shows ‘flaws’

Government accused of failing to address livelihood concerns before top Beijing official’s possible visit, as lawmaker questions lack of apology.

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The government will set up an expert team to trace the source of the bitumen and replace affected water pipes. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong leader orders ageing water pipes lined with bitumen to be replaced

John Lee outlines 10 measures to address concerns over black particles found in water supply at two public housing estates.

Hong Kong society

Banned substance found in water supply of 2 Hong Kong housing estates

Black particles in supply at two Fanling estates are mainly bitumen, government says, while stressing the water is safe to drink.

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Hong Kong society

Worried Hong Kong estate residents buy bottled water as black particles linger

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn reassures residents that both estates’ water supplies comply with government standards.

Residents at Queens Hill Estate earlier complained of black particles in their water. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Source of black particles in Hong Kong estate’s water supply remains mystery

But official says that samples taken before and after tanks were cleaned confirm the water is normal and safe to drink.

Authorities have advised residents of Queen’s Hill Estate in Fanling to run their taps for two minutes every day before use. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Black particles in water? Hong Kong says supply at public housing estate is safe

Queens Hill Estate residents voice worries and hit out at authorities over response to discovery of black specks in tap water.

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Letters | Hong Kong needs a smarter approach to water management

Readers discuss the importance of digital water systems, and the middle-class reaction to the financial secretary’s budget speech.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong halts use of reservoir for water supply after submerged car found

Submerged car found in Kowloon Reservoir believed to be linked to 2023 body case.

The vehicle was spotted underwater in the Kowloon Reservoir on Saturday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong authorities say sorry to Tung Chung residents after 12-hour water outage

Supply was originally expected to be restored at 6am on Monday, before it was pushed back to 7am, then 8am and eventually 10am.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Bigger bills will show need to save water in Hong Kong

Tariffs may not been raised in Hong Kong since 1995 but authorities must consider economic climate and proceed with caution

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong consumers to ‘definitely’ bear brunt of potential water rate rise

Eric Chau of the Laundry Association says water bills currently cost service operators in hospitality and catering industry up to HK$200,000 a month.

Water bills currently cost laundry service operators up to HK$200,000 a month. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Letters | In Malaysia’s airport deal, legally separate isn’t morally separate

Readers discuss the opposition in Malaysia to the government’s airport deal, China’s cautious attitude towards Russia’s pipeline project, the location of HKU’s new innovation centre, and potential water wastage in Wong Nai Chung.

A woman wearing a hat with a Palestinian scarf attends a protest against arms manufacturers supplying weapons to Israel, outside the venue of a defence services expo in Kuala Lumpur on May 7. Malaysia has been one of the most vocal supporters of the Palestinian cause since the war in Gaza erupted last October. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong to spend HK$15 billion over three years for water from mainland China

New three-year deal for water supply from the Dongjiang, or East River, in Guangdong province has highest annual price increase since 2018.

Business of climate change

How Hong Kong firms can fight climate change with water-saving device giveaways

Hong Kong should appeal to consumers’ environmental consciousness through corporate campaigns to drive conservation and climate resilience, according to Neoperl, a leading maker of water-saving devices.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | How Hong Kong can get its water conservation ducks in a row

World Water Day is an occasion to take stock of progress towards the sixth sustainable development goal on ensuring access to safe drinking water and sanitation for all. Hong Kong must take its cue from water-stressed nations that have applied sound strategies and technologies to address water scarcity.

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The reflections of the bald cypress trees at Hong Kong’s Lau Shui Heung Reservoir on December 30. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Reservoir may be source of Hong Kong melioidosis outbreak but water is safe

Expert team still cannot say how it spread but highlighted several possibilities including bacterium entering reservoir through air vents.

The authorities have closed their melioidosis investigation after finding Burkholderia pseudomallei bacteria in the soil above two reservoirs that serve the area where the bulk of infections were discovered. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | Hong Kong melioidosis outbreak: what is causing it and how can you stay safe?

An unusually high number of melioidosis cases has been reported in city since August, with a cluster in Sham Shui Po district.

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Audit Commission calls for speedier repairs to Hong Kong’s saltwater mains

Watchdog finds 13 ruptured saltwater mains still undergoing repairs, with average delay time of 4½ years.

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