Hello, I am Dr. Henry Hung. With over 50 years in the plumbing industry, I am affectionately known as "Dr. Toilet"—a nickname I embrace, as the toilet is central to my professional expertise.

 

Thank you for this opportunity to introduce the Hong Kong Toilet Association (HKTA). Established in 2005 as a non-profit charitable organization (NGO), HKTA serves as a liaison between the Government, professionals, and the public. Our mission is to advocate for clean, accessible, and safe public toilet environments. We also empower citizens to provide feedback on public toilets, enabling us to collaborate with the government to enhance policies, design, and maintenance of Hong Kong's toilet facilities.

 

HKTA's members come from diverse fields. Our founding President was Dr. Lo, a medical doctor specializing in infectious diseases. Our members include experts such as Professor Michael Siu of PolyU's Faculty of Design, myself (specializing in plumbing and drainage engineering), and other professionals in sanitation, design, and public health. All contribute voluntarily, driven by a shared passion for public hygiene, particularly regarding public toilets.

 

In observance of World Toilet Day (November 19), established by the Singapore-based World Toilet Organization (WTO), HKTA conducts an annual survey of public toilets managed by:

 

1. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD)

2. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD)

3. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD)

 

Our assessment is based on the "CASH + ME" criteria developed by Professor Michael Siu and myself:

 

CASH = Cleanliness, Accessibility, Safety, Hygiene

     ME = Management, Education

 

We employ a robust marking system that combines public feedback questionnaires with expert re-inspections by HKTA and the Board of Justice. The finalized results are then announced to the public.