45% of inspected Irish septic tanks in 2022 failed, posing public health and environmental risks; EPA calls for enhanced enforcement and prosecutions.

45% of septic tanks inspected by Irish local authorities in 2022 failed, posing risks to public health and the environment, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Despite a doubling of grants available to fix faulty systems, the EPA has called for increased enforcement and prosecutions. The report also highlights inconsistent enforcement of advisory notices by local authorities and unaddressed issues notified to septic tank owners two years ago.

May 08, 2024
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