Septic tank Leaflets
Clare County Council this week commenced issuing leaflet information to Clare households in relation to the registration of domestic Septic tank and sewage treatment systems.
New act coming into force which was introduced back in 2012 under the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012, this is to protect ground and the surface water quality, specially drinking water sources, from the risks posed by malfunctioning or poorly managed Septic tank systems. Owners of premises connected to a domestic wastewater treatment system are required to register their systems before the 1st February 2013.
All septic tanks and any other sewage treatment and disposal systems for domestic waste water should be registered not later than 1st February 2013 which will cost €50. But Registration payments received by 28th September will only have to pay €5 fee if left to the 1st February the cost will increase to €50 so hurry up and get registered.
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What sewage system does this include?All Domestic wastewater treatment systems will be include like septic tanks, waste water tanks and treatment systems receiving, storing, treating or disposing of domestic waste water. It will also include all fittings and percolation areas associated with any tank, sewage systems and drains used to discharge waste water from your home, whether or not you have a receiving tank.
The EPA is now developing a National Inspection Plan. The EPA will be using a risk based approach in developing the plan. Inspections will not commence until 2013 and when the inspections start they will be publicised in the national and local media.”
Registration fee is intended to cover the all costs of administration by the water services authorities and risk-based inspections.
All inspectors will carry ID to confirm who they are. You shouldn’t allow anyone to come and knock on your door and say they are from the EPA. Otherwise this could be someone claiming to be septic tank inspector. You will be formally notified by the water services authority when your domestic septic tank system is to be inspected.
Where do I register my Septic tank System?
If you check out the links in the right hand column you will see a link to the website so that you can register your septic tank.