To avoid fines from the EU, Ireland, will have to conform to the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC)
which requires all Member States to protect and improve water quality.
To this end the Government will have to vastly ramp up inspections of existing septic tank installations and
non conforming systems could well be faced with fines.
Septic Tanks
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• About one-third of all houses (500,000) in Ireland rely on a domestic wastewater treatment system (DWWTS) to collect, treat
and discharge their wastewater. Septic tanks are one type of DWWTS.
•. When not designed or operated properly, DWWTS are in danger of contaminating our domestic wells or water sources.
• Contaminated water from DWWTS can carry pathogens (bacteria/germs/bugs) and harmful
chemicals that can cause serious illness and damage to the environment.
• Ponding of wastewater and contamination of soil around septic tanks can pose public health
risks.
• Owners of DWWTS are required by law to register their systems.
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When it comes to professional repair,
maintenance and installation of septic tanks in
Galway you can count on Galway septic tanks, we
are qualified industrial plumbers with the
experience of designing, building and operating
domestic commercial septic tanks and waste
water treatment systems, we offer a one stop
shop, turn key solution for your requirements.
Whether you're looking to install a septic tank,
percolation or a drainage system at your home,
new build, or business, our dedicated team have
you covered. We will ensure the process is as
straightforward as it needs to be, while being
mindful of the environment, regulations, and
other challenges.
Septic Tanks
In order to ensure your building site is
suitable for a septic tank, a percolation
test or “perc test” is required. The perc test
will determine the soils absorption rate for
a “leach field” or a septic tank drain field.
The results of the perc test are required to
design your septic tank accordingly. We
also supply, install and service Waste
Water Treatment Plants and undertake all
Ground Works associated with sewage
systems including access roads, trial hole
and water run off catchment areas.
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