Kai Ching soldering material has 50% lead

17-07-2015

Anthony Cheung says the chief contractor will be held accountable. RTHK photoTwo samples of solder used in water pipes at a public housing estate in Kowloon City have been found to contain 50 percent lead.

That was revealed by the Housing Director Stanley Ying following a Housing Authority's meeting to discuss the water contamination scare.

The Housing Secretary, Anthony Cheung, said the government will hold the chief contractor of Kai Ching estate accountable for the latest discovery.

Professor Cheung has also announced the set-up of a 10-member committee to thoroughly review the work of the authority.

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