Warning issued after EPA find half of all septic tanks failed inspection
EPA scientist Noel Byrne has called on septic tank owners to check their tanks to ensure they are operating properly and not posing a risk.
Following the publication of a new report on septic tank inspections, which revealed a 48% failure rate, Mr Byrne told RTÉ radio’s News at One that septic tanks should be tested annually.
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