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Hong Kong Forms Expert Panel to Investigate Water Loss

1/12/2026

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Hong Kong authorities established a three-member expert group to study freshwater losses at Fairview Park, an issue that has persisted since the 1990s.
The panel will use ground-penetrating radar and other technologies to analyze the water loss.
The Water Supplies Department said it is not responsible for repairing pipes on private land but will offer technical support.
Details on panel members and timeline remain unclear.

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Hong Kong authorities established a three-member expert group to study freshwater losses at Fairview Park, an issue that has persisted since the 1990s.
The panel will use ground-penetrating radar and other technologies to analyze the water loss.
The Water Supplies Department said it is not responsible for repairing pipes on private land but will offer technical support.
Details on panel members and timeline remain unclear.