Hong Kong Lead-In-Water Scandal

Health risks of water contamination scandal construction industry and the government were not aware of before the outbreak of lead solder used in piping caused by the first day of the hearing with the chief of housing to the legend yesterday.

" In hindsight , if they have realized the risks associated with the Housing Authority and Housing Department , I believe , will take measures to prevent [ being used lead ] , " said Professor Anthony Cheung Bing -liang housing minister , who chaired the authority , told the judge leadership the investigation team thing.

But the statement has been Paul Shieh Wing Tai Cheung questioned SC , represents the Commission of Inquiry into excessive levels of lead in drinking water , to find out who pointed out that the lead pipes have been for several years a global concern , and relevant information is readily available in public domain .

Testing commissioned by the Democratic Party in June, showed that the water samples Qizheng village standard amount of lead exceeds World Health Organization contained in Kowloon City is located . Subsequent testing by the government showed water samples from several public housing estates also contain lead in excess.

The disputes caused by the government's ability to ensure the quality of public health and public housing.

"The government has never been from the outset underestimated the risk , " Zhang said.

Shieh questioned whether the government has absolutely no idea WHO study published years ago by the lead building materials found posed health risks , because long reiterated the lack of construction workers and housing regulators awareness of risk.