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SFH on lead in drinking water incidents

Following is the transcript of remarks made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, after attending a public function today (August 29):

Reporter: Do you recommend people taking water testing on their own?

Secretary for Food and Health: It is most important, from the health perspective, for any persons who have been exposed to water with lead level exceeding the World Health Organization’s reference range to stop the intake of water tainted with lead. The provision of a water filter which is capable of filtering lead in water is most important.

Reporter: What can Hong Kong people do to prevent themselves from affected by the lead crisis?

Secretary for Food and Health: I think I have already commented on this. It is most important to stop the continuous intake of water tainted with lead.

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)

Ends/Saturday, August 29, 2015
Issued at HKT 17:34

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