The legislation that brings in the requirement to register septic tanks is in the Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 Basically all properties that are not connected to the mains sewage will have to register before the start of February 2013. In the legislation a “domestic waste water treatment system” means a system involving physical, chemical, […]
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Septic Tanks
Septic Tank Registration Rates Very Low
The government probably hoped that a reduced charge of €5 before Sept 28th would encourage people to register their septic tanks and other waste treatment systems. It seems that only 18000 people had registered their waste treatment systems online by the end of August 2012 . There are about half a million homes that are […]
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Slow Uptake of Septic Tank Registration
Less than 6000 people have registered their septic tanks or waste treatment systems online since the registration scheme opened three weeks ago. According to the 2011 census, there are almost 500,000 septic tanks and other on-site waste-water treatment systems in Ireland . Only 5014 had been registered online as of July 13th. Everyone who has […]
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Septic Tank Registration
Septic tank Registration in Ireland was supposed to begin in April 2012 – but there were delays in getting computer systems ready . Finally from June 26th 2012 -you can now register your septic tank and any other waste treatment system . Read more about how and where to register here . https://www.moneyguideireland.com/protect-our-water-septic-tank-registration-website.html All septic […]
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Septic Tank Registration System Delayed
A registration system for septic tanks and other domestic waste treatment systems was expected to be in place sometime in April 2012 – but the Department of Environment confirmed yesterday that it cannot confirm when the system will now be in place. The registration fee will be €50 – with a reduction to just €5 […]
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