Percentage of septic tanks failing inspections increases in Cork

The percentage of septic tanks in Cork failing inspections has increased this year, with the worst failure rate in the west of the county.

Prior to the start of 2016, county council inspectors had carried out 245 examinations of septic tanks, of which 137 (56%) were non-compliant.

This year, they have carried out 21 inspections, 15 of which did not meet the required standard, amounting to a non-compliance rate of 71%. Six inspections were carried out on septic tanks in West Cork and all were non-complaint.