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Deputy Richard O'Donoghue said that EPA figures showed that of 1,390 septic tanks inspected by local authorities 82% were 'inadequate'

TD requests meeting with Martin over septic tank concerns

Independent Ireland TD Richard O'Donoghue has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to meet him and Uisce Éireann to address septic tank concerns in rural Ireland.

Politics • 21 May

29% of those inspected were deemed to be putting human health and the environment at risk

More than half of domestic septic tanks fail inspection

The Environmental Protection Agency has found that more than half of domestic septic tank systems, used by households especially in rural areas to treat domestic sewage, failed inspection last year.

Ireland • 30 Jun 22

Malfunctioning septic tanks pose risks to people's health and to the environment.

EPA warns of risks from malfunctioning septic tanks

A senior scientist with the Environmental Protection Agency has called on householders to take action to prevent leaks from their septic tanks.

News • 02 Jul 19

48% of household septic tanks inspected by local authorities failed

48% of all septic tanks fail inspection - EPA

The review of the first year of the National Inspection Plan for septic tanks has shown that almost half of household septic tanks fail inspection.

News • 03 Feb 15

Phil Hogan said a registration process for septic tanks will happen during the summer

Inspection process for septic tanks planned

Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has said local authorities will take action against those who have not registered their septic tanks and complied with the law.

News • 05 Feb 13