The registration and inspection regime on the domestic wastewater treatment systems such as the septic tanks were introduced in 2012.
As the wastewater is polluting the surface and underground water all the septic tank systems in the households have to be checked whether they are working properly or not.
Under this new legislation, the homeowners are required to comply a series of regulation with the regard of their domestic wastewater treatment systems such as septic tanks.
All the septic tanks Ireland has been serviced and checked for the proper function so as to collect, treat and discharge the wastewater safely and effectively so that it would not affect the population.
The homeowners are requested to register with the local authority and pay the registration fee for inspection and proper functioning of their septic tanks within 90 days of connection. It is said to re-register them every five years but no additional fee will be charged.
If you are installing your new septic tank at your home firstly you need to meet the State Environmental Department for the maintenance information as well as repair and installation information. Then you need to choose a local septic contractor with a good reputation to install your system.
They would do the soil evaluation and check your land according to the regulations and install your first system. If you already have one in your home you need check whether your septic tank is according to regulations or not.
Here are the guidelines of complete septic tank installation for the house owners
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