A holding lagoon at Ta Kwu Ling near the one that leaked contaminated leachate into nearby rivers last month. Photo: David Wong
A holding lagoon at Ta Kwu Ling near the one that leaked contaminated leachate into nearby rivers last month. Photo: David Wong
An official explains the incident at a press conference yesterday. Photo: David Wong
An official explains the incident at a press conference yesterday. Photo: David Wong
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Ta Kwu Ling landfill waste leaks into nearby rivers

The effluent from Ta Kwu Ling rubbish dump is likely to contain a high level of ammonia which is harmful to soil and crops, expert says

CHEUNG CHI-FAI

Updated: 5:14am, 29 Aug, 2013

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A holding lagoon at Ta Kwu Ling near the one that leaked contaminated leachate into nearby rivers last month. Photo: David Wong
A holding lagoon at Ta Kwu Ling near the one that leaked contaminated leachate into nearby rivers last month. Photo: David Wong
An official explains the incident at a press conference yesterday. Photo: David Wong
An official explains the incident at a press conference yesterday. Photo: David Wong
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