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Drainage Services Department

The latest news and top stories on the Drainage Services Department. A prominent Hong Kong-based governmental body, the Drainage Services Department (DSD) is dedicated to providing world-class wastewater and stormwater drainage services, preventing flooding and ensuring public safety. Its main areas of focus include sewage collection, treatment and flood prevention through major infrastructure projects like drainage tunnels and smart drainage systems. Established in 1989, DSD is recognised for its commitment to sustainable development, environmental management and significant contributions to Hong Kong’s urban resilience.

Residents collect water from a wagon provided by the Water Supplies Department in Shau Kei Wan on July 20. Around 10,000 homes in Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho district suffered a fresh water supply disruption following a sudden pipe burst. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s ageing infrastructure a blot on modern city image

Burst pipe affecting 10,000 homes a reminder to ensure basic livelihood needs are met.

22 Jul 2026 - 6:45AM

Hong Kong society

Residents struggle on without fresh water after pipe repairs further delayed

20 Jul 2026 - 11:47PM

Hong Kong society

10,000 Hong Kong homes face 24-hour wait for water after Shau Kei Wan pipe burst

19 Jul 2026 - 10:43PM

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, mainland police smash HK$16.8 million cross-border phishing syndicate

Fifteen arrested after scammers impersonated government services, including Water Supplies Department, to dupe victims.

26 Jun 2026 - 9:39PM

The joint enforcement action, code-named Operation Boldhawk, targeted a criminal chain that sent malicious text messages to residents, Superintendent Hui Yee-wai (centre) says. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong weather

Sunny spells for Dragon Boat Festival, day after 2 black rainstorm warnings

Hong Kong Observatory says hot weather likely to continue over weekend, as hikers warned to be mindful of conditions.

19 Jun 2026 - 4:49PM

Hong Kong weather

Video | Flooding as Hong Kong hit with Black Rain storm

At least 13 locations across the New Territories reported floods.

18 Jun 2026 - 7:22PM

Hong Kong society

Power outage cuts water supply, disrupts lifts for 3,000 residents for 24 hours

Lawmaker Jody Kwok calls Tsuen Wan housing estate outage ‘truly dire’ and urges thorough inspection to prevent similar failures.

9 Jun 2026 - 9:53PM

The outage struck Phase 1 of Tsuen Wan Centre on Monday morning, affecting about 1,000 households across five blocks and a care home for people with disabilities. Photo: Sam Tsang

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong drainage project suspended after worker struck by chain hoist dies

Director of drainage services asked contractor to provide appropriate assistance to victim’s family after expressing his deepest condolences.

28 May 2026 - 3:09PM

Accidents and personal safety

Construction worker struck by falling chain hoist in critical condition

Worker, 68, was on Hong Kong government site undergoing drainage replacement works when accident occurred.

27 May 2026 - 11:31PM

Hong Kong weather

Editorial | First severe storm of the year shows city’s response can be improved

There were no serious injuries as the government response kicked in, but too many structural gaps remain.

23 May 2026 - 7:10AM

Heavy rain in Fanling on May 20, hours before the Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong weather

‘Soaking wet’: Hong Kong parents furious after last-minute rain warning change

‘I kept an eye on the weather all night, only for them to switch to an amber rainstorm warning at the last minute – you’ve got to be kidding me,’ one parent says.

21 May 2026 - 6:06PM

Videos and pictures circulating online show a double-decker ploughing through severe flooding. Photo: Threads/t_tsuntsun

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong launches AI flood alert system to boost forecasting and response

New AI model simulates floods in 3D, helping authorities plan faster emergency response and preventive measures across high-risk areas.

20 Apr 2026 - 8:45PM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong households hit by water disruption during Lunar New Year

Further repairs needed at estate in Sau Mau Ping, while supply at two other estates restored.

18 Feb 2026 - 5:54PM

US-Venezuela conflict

Letters | What US military action in Venezuela looks like to Southeast Asia

Readers discuss the possible repercussions of the Venezuela raid, and water supplies management in Hong Kong.

8 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM

Motorcyclists queue at a petrol station in Caracas on January 3, after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela remains an important energy producer and instability could add volatility to global oil markets. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong water pipe leak leaves thousands of homes dry during winter solstice

Repairs continue after a burst pipe on San Wan Road in Sheung Shui leaves thousands without water and gatherings disrupted.

21 Dec 2025 - 11:43PM

A burst pipe on San Wan Road in Sheung Shui, has left thousands of households without water. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong shuts Tsing Yi hiking trails amid links to 5 local chikungunya cases

Centre for Health Protection to undertake large-scale mosquito control on the trails after hikers test positive for the disease.

9 Dec 2025 - 7:56PM

Hong Kong society

Village in Hong Kong’s Sai Kung struggles without water for more than 10 days

Water Supplies Department says low pressure caused by pipe leak and normal supply to resume once repairs completed by end of week.

27 Nov 2025 - 8:39AM

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong authorities launch probe into fatal industrial accident at sewage plant

Worker was operating concrete core drilling machine when his clothing became caught and strangled him.

23 Nov 2025 - 5:35PM

The worker died at Tseung Kwan O Hospital, 10 hours after he collapsed in the basement of a sewage treatment plant in Wo Mei, Sai Kung. Photo: Winson Wong

Accidents and personal safety

Worker, 49, dies hours after collapsing at Hong Kong sewage treatment plant

Man was installing electric equipment in basement when colleagues found that he had collapsed.

23 Nov 2025 - 12:41AM

Hong Kong society

Hot water runs out at Hong Kong estate amid bitumen clean-up, safety fears grow

Worried Taikoo Shing residents seek to clean meters after bitumen found in drinking water, turn to bottled options.

17 Nov 2025 - 11:45PM

Accidents and personal safety

Man collapses and dies while clearing drainage channel in Hong Kong

Man was found by his sister beside one-metre-deep drain in Mong Kok alley.

5 Nov 2025 - 12:17AM

A man has been found dead next to a drainage channel in Mong Kok. Photo: Cable TV news

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police to expand CCTV coverage and link up with more departments

Force says coverage will be expanded to public housing estates, cross-harbour tunnels and venues hosting National Games by end of year.

19 Oct 2025 - 8:54PM

According to police, the surveillance system has aided the investigation of more than 480 cases and the arrest of over 840 individuals. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Yuan boost eyed as Hong Kong’s mainland China spending hits HK$5 billion

Authorities are now exploring ways to increase mainland China payments in renminbi and expand its use.

14 Oct 2025 - 9:09AM

Super Typhoon Ragasa

Hongkongers urged to avoid Deep Water Bay, Repulse Bay beaches after pipe splits

Sewage pipe broke into two parts during Super Typhoon Ragasa, with authorities conducting repairs and set to test seawater samples.

26 Sep 2025 - 11:06PM

Super Typhoon Ragasa

Lessons from Ragasa lashing Hong Kong’s coastal areas must be learned: experts

City does not have special building regulations to guard against waves and floods, but planners have many ways to improve protection, they say.

25 Sep 2025 - 8:08PMvideocam

Workers mop up at the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel. Photo: Jelly Tse

Super Typhoon Ragasa

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong’s coastal low-lying areas hit by floodwaters

Authorities say they received 22 reports of flooding as of late afternoon.

27 Sep 2025 - 8:17AMvideocam

Homes and shops are flooded in Tai O. Photos: Eugene Lee

Super Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong car owners race to higher ground to escape Ragasa’s feared storm surge

Hongkongers scramble to move cars out of flood-prone areas, with coastal water levels expected to rise as high as five metres in Tolo Harbour.

23 Sep 2025 - 4:36PM

Hong Kong society

Bitumen found in water supply of subsidised estate in Hong Kong’s Ma On Shan

Water Supplies Department says it has rolled out cleaning, filtration after contamination found in supply of three blocks in Kam Chun Court.

19 Sep 2025 - 7:18AM

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.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Hong Kong’s ageing infrastructure a blot on modern city image

Burst pipe affecting 10,000 homes a reminder to ensure basic livelihood needs are met.

Residents struggle on without fresh water after pipe repairs further delayed

10,000 Hong Kong homes face 24-hour wait for water after Shau Kei Wan pipe burst

Hong Kong, mainland police smash HK$16.8 million cross-border phishing syndicate

Fifteen arrested after scammers impersonated government services, including Water Supplies Department, to dupe victims.

Sunny spells for Dragon Boat Festival, day after 2 black rainstorm warnings

Hong Kong Observatory says hot weather likely to continue over weekend, as hikers warned to be mindful of conditions.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Video | Flooding as Hong Kong hit with Black Rain storm

At least 13 locations across the New Territories reported floods.

Power outage cuts water supply, disrupts lifts for 3,000 residents for 24 hours

Lawmaker Jody Kwok calls Tsuen Wan housing estate outage ‘truly dire’ and urges thorough inspection to prevent similar failures.

Hong Kong drainage project suspended after worker struck by chain hoist dies

Director of drainage services asked contractor to provide appropriate assistance to victim’s family after expressing his deepest condolences.

Construction worker struck by falling chain hoist in critical condition

Worker, 68, was on Hong Kong government site undergoing drainage replacement works when accident occurred.

Editorial | First severe storm of the year shows city’s response can be improved

There were no serious injuries as the government response kicked in, but too many structural gaps remain.

‘Soaking wet’: Hong Kong parents furious after last-minute rain warning change

‘I kept an eye on the weather all night, only for them to switch to an amber rainstorm warning at the last minute – you’ve got to be kidding me,’ one parent says.

Hong Kong launches AI flood alert system to boost forecasting and response

New AI model simulates floods in 3D, helping authorities plan faster emergency response and preventive measures across high-risk areas.

Hong Kong households hit by water disruption during Lunar New Year

Further repairs needed at estate in Sau Mau Ping, while supply at two other estates restored.

Letters | What US military action in Venezuela looks like to Southeast Asia

Readers discuss the possible repercussions of the Venezuela raid, and water supplies management in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong water pipe leak leaves thousands of homes dry during winter solstice

Repairs continue after a burst pipe on San Wan Road in Sheung Shui leaves thousands without water and gatherings disrupted.

Hong Kong shuts Tsing Yi hiking trails amid links to 5 local chikungunya cases

Centre for Health Protection to undertake large-scale mosquito control on the trails after hikers test positive for the disease.

Village in Hong Kong’s Sai Kung struggles without water for more than 10 days

Water Supplies Department says low pressure caused by pipe leak and normal supply to resume once repairs completed by end of week.

Hong Kong authorities launch probe into fatal industrial accident at sewage plant

Worker was operating concrete core drilling machine when his clothing became caught and strangled him.

Worker, 49, dies hours after collapsing at Hong Kong sewage treatment plant

Man was installing electric equipment in basement when colleagues found that he had collapsed.

Hot water runs out at Hong Kong estate amid bitumen clean-up, safety fears grow

Worried Taikoo Shing residents seek to clean meters after bitumen found in drinking water, turn to bottled options.

Man collapses and dies while clearing drainage channel in Hong Kong

Man was found by his sister beside one-metre-deep drain in Mong Kok alley.

Hong Kong police to expand CCTV coverage and link up with more departments

Force says coverage will be expanded to public housing estates, cross-harbour tunnels and venues hosting National Games by end of year.

Exclusive | Yuan boost eyed as Hong Kong’s mainland China spending hits HK$5 billion

Authorities are now exploring ways to increase mainland China payments in renminbi and expand its use.

Hongkongers urged to avoid Deep Water Bay, Repulse Bay beaches after pipe splits

Sewage pipe broke into two parts during Super Typhoon Ragasa, with authorities conducting repairs and set to test seawater samples.

Lessons from Ragasa lashing Hong Kong’s coastal areas must be learned: experts

City does not have special building regulations to guard against waves and floods, but planners have many ways to improve protection, they say.

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong’s coastal low-lying areas hit by floodwaters

Authorities say they received 22 reports of flooding as of late afternoon.

Hong Kong car owners race to higher ground to escape Ragasa’s feared storm surge

Hongkongers scramble to move cars out of flood-prone areas, with coastal water levels expected to rise as high as five metres in Tolo Harbour.

Bitumen found in water supply of subsidised estate in Hong Kong’s Ma On Shan

Water Supplies Department says it has rolled out cleaning, filtration after contamination found in supply of three blocks in Kam Chun Court.

Editorial | Hong Kong’s ageing infrastructure a blot on modern city image

Video | Flooding as Hong Kong hit with Black Rain storm