The accumulation of refuse, choked or defective plumbing systems, water dripping from air-conditioners and water seepage inside private premises are common sanitary nuisances. To tackle these problems, the FEHD issues statutory notices that require abatement of the nuisances. Prosecution will be initiated against those who fail to comply with the notice within a specified period. During the year, the department issued 1 336 statutory notices and initiated three prosecutions.