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Still or running water? New Hong Kong lead-test standard in works, but what to sample still disputed

Government to heed commission of inquiry’s report, but some residents and the lawmaker who broke the scandal remain unsatisfied

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Director of Water Supplies Enoch Lam Tin-sing at a press conference on water quality last summer. Photo: Sam Tsang

The method of testing lead levels in water has once again come under scrutiny, as the government set up an expert panel to study testing standards following the commission of inquiry’s report on the lead-in-water scandal.

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Speaking on Commercial Radio on Wednesday, Director of Water Supplies Enoch Lam Tin-sing said the government was willing to follow the recommendations and establish a water quality standard in Hong Kong.

The official said authorities would study experiences abroad to enhance the city’s water safety.

The commission recommended that the government test water samples from all local public housing estates.

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Lam said the government would follow the expert panel’s recommendation to conduct the tests.

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