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On a mission to clean up Hong Kong’s polluted watersThe HSBC Clean Waterways Programme collects trash using solar-powered boats.

Cleaning Hong Kong’s waterways and beyondThe founders of the Clean Waterways Initiative share why they started their non-profit, how their solar-powered boats operate, and how water pollution affects the world.

March 22, 2022

Global study finds record number of pharmaceutical pollutants in Hong Kong riverStudy led by British university finds 34 different medication types in Kai Tak River, highest variety among 258 waterways.

February 15, 2022

Cleaning Hong Kong’s waterwaysMarine pollution is a serious problem in the city, and one that can be difficult to see. A harbour observation tour held by the HSBC Clean Waterways Programme allowed students to see the issue first-hand and learn what they could do to help.

January 17, 2022

Elevated levels of lead found in drinking water at Hong Kong buildingWater Supplies Department reveals sample taken from private commercial building in Wan Chai exceeded city’s safety standards. Testing finds 17 micrograms in water, higher than the permitted 10 micrograms.

November 3, 2021

This tiny HK island is finally getting access to reliable drinking waterTung Ping Chau has just a few dozen residents still living on it, so Hong Kong’s water utility is unwilling to build a permanent pipeline. So the community has finally given a desalination facility the go ahead.

January 5, 2020

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