AFCD install water filling stations in Country Parks

15 July 2022 rsbradbeer COMMUNITY, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH 0

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The weather has been clear recently, and hiking to enjoy the blue sky and white clouds is most enjoyable. However, the extreme hot weather warning has been in effect for several days. At noon today, the temperature rose to 33 degrees Celsius in many parts of Hong Kong.

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has now installed a number of water refilling stations in country parks, allowing visitors to bring their own water bottles to replenish drinking water for free. The department said that maintenance of the water filling station will be carried out on a regular basis, including daily cleaning, general inspection, replacement of filter elements, water quality inspection and maintenance, etc., to ensure the quality of drinking water.

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A list of the stations is given in the table below:

Location of Water Filling Station
1	Eagle’s Nest Nature Trail Entrance
2	Tai Tam BBQ Site
3	Nai Chung BBQ Site
4	Tai Mei Tuk Country Park Management Centre (Pak Sin Leng Nature Trail)
5	Tai Mei Tuk BBQ Site
6	Pak Tam Chung Family Walk
7	Pak Tam Chung P.H.A.B. Site (Pak Tam Chung Family Walk and MacLehose Trail Section 1)
8	Pak Tam Chung Kiosk (Pak Tam Chung Family Walk and MacLehose Trail Section 1)
9	Lions Nature Education Centre
10	Tai Hang Tun BBQ Site (Clear Water Bay Tree Walk)
11	Shing Mun BBQ Site (MacLehose Trail Section 6)
12	Tai Mong Tsai BBQ Site
13	Pak Tam Au (MacLehose Trail Section 2)
14	Ma On Shan BBQ Site(Ma On Shan Family Walk and Ma On Shan Country Trail)
15	Jat’s Incline Morning Walkers Garden
16	Hung Mui Kuk BBQ Site
17	Hok Tau Reservoir BBQ Site No. 6 (Hok Tau Country Trail)
18	Sai Sha Road BBQ Site No. 5 (MacLehose Trail Section 3)
19	Tai Tong BBQ Site No. 1 (Tai Tong Nature Tail and Tai Tong Tree Walk)
20	Cheung Yuen Road at Kowloon Hill (MacLehose Trail Section 6)
21	Shing Mun Kiosk (Pineapple Dam Nature Trail)
22	Clear Water Bay Country Park Visitor Centre (Clear Water Bay Tree Walk)
23	Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir
24	Woodside Biodiversity Education Centre (Wilson Trail Section 2)
25	Aberdeen P.H.A.B. Barbecue Area Kiosk (Aberdeen Tree Walk and Aberdeen Nature Trail)
26	Pok Fu Lam Reservoir (Pok Fu Lam Family Walk and Hong Kong Trail Section 1)
27	Shek Kong Barbecue Site No. 3(Kap Lung Forest Trail)
28	Tai Po Kau Outdoor Study Centre Entrance(Tai Po Kau Nature Trail)
29	Toilet Beside Kiosk of Tai Tong BBQ Site No.1(Tai Tong Tree Walk)
30	Tai Tong BBQ Site No.6(Tai Tong Nature Trail)
31	Lions Nature Education Centre Car Park Toilet
32	Hok Tau Campsite
33	Wong Shek Barbecue Area Site No.1

AFCD reminds visitors to the Country Parks that they choose a shaded route in summer, and should always pay attention to your physical condition and that of your companions. Once you find that you have dizziness, headache, nausea or rapid pulse, it may be heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. When in doubt, stop for a while and go to a cool place immediately, such as under a tree or under an umbrella to block the sun to dissipate heat. You can also spray water to lower your body temperature. If the situation does not improve, you should call for help immediately.

In hot summer, you should also consider the thermal adaptability of yourself and your companions. Don’t drink water when you are thirsty. You should replenish water and drinks containing electrolytes regularly.