Septic Tank Registration Charge
May 14, 2012
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Posted by Money Guide
Back in September 2011 the government released some brief outlines of the proposed charges for Septic Tanks. Many people referred to this as the “Septic Tank Tax”.
The Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 was finally passed in February 2012. This legislation provides for a registration and inspection system for septic tanks which is required to address a European Court of Justice ruling against Ireland.
It affects all domestic waste treatment systems – basically any property that is not connected to the main sewerage system will be expected to register.
All householders with septic tanks and other on-site systems will be required to register details of their system with the relevant local authority and a national register will be compiled and held by the EPA;
Householders will be required to pay a registration fee : The fee is €50 – but anyone who registers in the first 3 months will only have to pay €5. See more about Septic Tank Registration Charges
Registration was originally expected to begin in April 2012 and all households will be expected to register their waste treatment plants and septic tanks before April 2013.
NB: The Dept of Environment said in April that there was a delay in setting up the registration system – and they have not yet given a date when registration is expected to start . The reduced fee will still apply for the first 3 months.
Following the initial registration, householders will not be required to re-register their systems for several years – an interval of 5 years is envisaged between each registration.
The revenue generated from registration fees will be used to fund the delivery of a national inspection plan which will be developed by the EPA and its roll-out will be managed by the local authorities;
Inspections of septic tanks and other waste systems are expected to begin in 2013 and will involve checking some of the 500,000 septic tanks and waste treatment plants.
Septic Tank Inspections will be concentrated on areas with higher risk to the environment and public health, they will also be carried out in lower risk areas but at a lower rate;
Inspections may give rise to householders being advised to improve the maintenance of their systems or, in more serious situations, may require the upgrading or remediation of the treatment system.
The minister for the Environment staed in the Dail that he would ” do everything possible to ensure people do not experience financial hardship”.
If a householder is advised that their septic tank requires upgrading – they may appeal and apply for a re-inspection . This appeal will incur a fee – (not exceeding €200)
Note – Anyone who wants to apply to become a registered inspector of septic tanks will also have to pay an application fee. (Not exceeding €1000 )
Categories: Charges and Fees, Septic Tanks, Taxes
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Tags: septic tank charge, septic tank registration, septic tank tax
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Our best endeavours to try and register. but It appears to be very difficult to find the registration site. we are ready and willing to pay please email us back with the link.
Registration doesn’t start until April. The registration web site is not yet up and running..
Hi what is the site to register for septic tank charges and how does one become an inspector
Thank You
where is the site to register for septic tank at 5.00euros
Catherine – Septic tank registration is not expected to begin until April 2012 .
What and where are the criteria published which determine whether or not a septic tank installation conforms to the european/irish standards, which inspectors will use to establish whether or not remedial work is required?
How do you register to get the reduced payment for septic tank of 5 Euros before the end of March? If registering of Septic tanks doesn’t begin until April?
Teresa – I don’t know where you heard about a reduced charge before March?
The reduced fee of €5 will apply for the first 3 months of registration – and registration will not begin until April 2012.
question?. why do we have to register every so often. surely once is enough as we do with a motor car.
brendan
Brendan – I suppose it’s to ensure all records are up to date regarding ownership – but you would think they might link the info to house sales / land registry records.
Is it fair for me to get my tank inspected when I already pay annually for my tank to be serviced by the manufacturer.
My tank was manufactured by Balmoral group in Scotland.Every year the come and inspect it and this costs me 200euros.
I have retained all receipts to date for their visits to my property. Is this fair!!!
Patrick – there is no inspection fee – just a €5 registration fee (50 if you don’t register in the first 2 months)
Thank you thats fair enough i suppose