One grant (pdf) is available for people to upgrade or repair their system following an inspection. There are 3 different waste water treatment grant schemes. This grant will also become available to people who did not register a septic tank by 1 February 2013. Changes from January 2024įrom 1 January 2024, the septic tank grant will increase from €5,000 to €12,000. If the treatment system was installed after this date, registration must have been completed within 90 days of the system being connected. To qualify for these grants your treatment system must have been registered by 1 February 2013. You can apply for funding for 85% of the cost of the repairs to your system or a new system, up to a maximum of €5,000. You may be able to get a grant to repair, upgrade or replace your waste water treatment system.

You may be able to get a grant to repair or upgrade your system (see below).įind out more about maintaining your septic tank and septic tank inspections. This notice will outline the problems with your system and give you a certain amount of time to fix them. If the inspector finds issues with your system, you will get an advisory notice within 21 days of the inspection. If your treatment system is working properly, you will get a certificate that confirms this. Inspectors are appointed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and must show you their identification if you ask for it.

Have any paperwork about your system’s installation or maintenance.

Know where your waste water treatment system is.Have your waste water systems registration certificate.If your waste water system is going to be inspected, you should: They will give you at least 10 working days’ notice before the inspection. Your local authority will write to you and let you know that they will be inspecting your system. Your waste water treatment system can be inspected by the local authority.

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