All Open Beaches Rating 'Good'

The Department of Environmental Protection has rated water quality at eight beaches open for swimming "good" for this weekend.

Other beaches have been closed to swimmers since November 1, 2011 for winter.

The eight beaches open for swimming are Big Wave Bay, Clear Water Bay Second, Deep Water Bay, Golden, Media Bay, Repulse Bay, Silverstrand and Stanley Main Beaches.

see more information click here http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/water/beach_quality/bwq_current.html

In Hong Kong Water use too High: Carrie Lam

Secretary for Development Carrie Lam says Hong Kong's water consumption is high, and can be reduced through public education and promotion of water-saving devices.

She told legislators today the current daily per capita domestic water consumption level in Hong Kong is 220 litres, comprising 130 litres of fresh water and 90 litres of flushing water. The figure exceeds the world average daily per capita consumption of 170 litres.

She said the Government is developing a voluntary water efficiency labelling scheme to promote the use of water-saving devices and inform consumers of the level of water consumption and efficiency of various plumbing fixtures and water-consuming appliances.

The scheme has been implemented in phases for different categories of fixtures and appliances. At present, 163 shower models, 56 types of water tap and 14 washing machines have been registered under the scheme.

Article source: http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/environment/html/2011/11/20111109_143307.shtml