| Abstract | To deal with the serious pollution problem, the Drainage Services Department of the Hong Kong Government proposed the Sewage Disposal Schemem in 1987, which consists of a network of deep tunnels, pumping stations and primary sewage treatment works. Under this scheme, a trading fund was introduced to cover the operating and maintenance costs of the scheme. The only charge for domestic households is the sewage charge. Business, trade and manufacturing sectors have to pay a sewage charge and a trade effluent surcharge. A survey conducted by Green Power investigated public support of the government's plans and their willingness to pay the sewage disposal fee. There is also criticism of the implementation of the Strategic Sewage Disposal Scheme. |
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