56% of septic tanks fail to meet required standard

Over half of septic tanks failed inspection last year, posing risk to human health and environment

The Environmental Protection Agency said a ‘significant number’ of septic tanks that failed inspection were identified as a ‘risk to human health and the environment’.

56% of septic tanks fail to meet required standard

More than half of 1,400 domestic septic tanks inspected by local authorities last year failed to meet the required standard.

More than 50% of septic tanks fail inspection tests in 2024

Waste problem placing homeowners’ health and environment at risk, says Environmental Protection Agency

What the New EPA Report Says About Septic Tanks In Wexford

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its latest report on septic tank inspections across Ireland. In 2024, 1,390 inspections were carried out nationwide—exceeding the annual target—but over half of the tanks failed to meet environmental and safety standards. Septic tanks that are not properly maintained can leak waste, posing serious risks to water supplies […] The post What the New EPA Report Says About Septic Tanks In Wexfor…

Over half of septic tanks in Ireland failed inspection, putting householders’ health and the environment at risk, says EPA - Water Magazine

Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its report on Domestic Waste Water Treatment System Inspections 2024 on 13 May 2025, which details the findings of septic tank inspections completed by local authorities in Ireland during 2024.  Domestic waste water treatment systems, mostly septic tanks, are used by householders to treat sewage. There are nearly half a million systems in Ireland. The EPA’s National Inspection Plan 2022-20…