Septic tank repairs could cost €8k

SOME householders could face bills of up to €8,000 to repair septic tanks in a “worst-case scenario”, Environment Minister Phil Hogan has indicated.

Septic tank repairs could cost €8k

However, he insisted most householders would not have to make any repairs, and described suggestions of bills hitting €20,000 as “absolute nonsense”.

In an interview with the Irish Examiner, Mr Hogan defended the introduction of new policy on septic tanks, which will see inspections begin in 2013.

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