HK to Review Radiation Monitoring Work
Xinhua News Agency, April 9, 2011 Adjust font size:
The Hong Kong Observatory will review its radiation monitoring work in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear incident, its Director Lee Boon-ying said here Saturday.
Speaking on a radio talk show Saturday morning, Lee said the observatory will examine its manpower deployment and equipment. However, he does not see the need for any major adjustment.
The observatory has been upgrading its radiation monitoring equipment since the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station in Shenzhen, Hong Kong's neighboring city, commenced operation in 1993.
Monitoring results showed the radiation levels in Hong Kong's air, water and food samples were normal. No abnormal and significant changes have been detected since the construction and operation of the nuclear power station.
The observatory is now upgrading equipment to be installed on a plane to monitor the radiation level in the air near the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station. The upgraded system will come into operation within two years.
Regarding the Fukushima nuclear incident, Lee said it has had little impact on Hong Kong and the minute radiation level detected in the city will not do harm to residents' health.
The government needs to enhance public education to raise awareness and understanding about radiation, he noted, adding this will help allay anxiety, he added.
