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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) today (October 16) announced that the lead level in water samples collected in the paediatric wards and milk kitchens of Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) and Yan Chai Hospital (YCH) were within the acceptable level set out in the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO).
The HA spokesman said, "Following the procedures advised by the Water Supplies Department, totals of 17 and 2 water samples were collected in the acute paediatric wards of PMH and YCH respectively."
"Water filters have been procured by the HA and they are ready for installation in hospital premises if the lead levels in water samples are found to be above the acceptable level stipulated by WHO."
"According to risk assessment by toxicology experts and related specialists, water tests at this stage should be conducted in hospital paediatric wards with young children under the age of 6. The HA will continue to arrange water tests in other public hospitals accordingly."
Ends/Friday, October 16, 2015
Issued at HKT 17:43
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