In light of the recent water incident at Queen's Hill Estate and Shan Lai Court, authorities are mulling replacing the affected pipeline that introduced sediments into the water supply with temporary pipes.
Speaking at the North district council meeting on Monday, several lawmakers expressed concerns about the timeline for replacing the 400-meter-long bitumen coating pipe along Ping Che Road.
In response, the North District Council and the Water Supplies Department (WSD) confirmed that the water quality in the affected area is consistently improving.
Senior Engineer of WSD John Louie Ting-cheung indicated that the department has implemented various measures to improve water quality, noting a decrease in requests from residents for cleaning their water tanks.
Addressing potential disturbances in the community, Louie stated that the team will continue to consult with the Transport Department when drafting the temporary pipe replacement plan.
As the Development Bureau is currently reviewing the proposal, Louie assured that updates will be provided to the public.
In response to public concerns about water quality in the district, Louie said the affected water pipes were installed before 2005, adding the new pipes will feature a resin coating in the interior, which will not peel off.
Regarding reports of minor sediment found in the drinking water, senior property service manager of the Housing Department Elvis Lai Kim-ming stated that there will be rapid follow-up and referral, adding the WSD is considering installing filters in new housing estates in the area.
