HELP & ADVICE.

What will the new septic tank registration and inspection mean to you?

• If you own a septic tank you will have to register your septic tank with your local council. This will then be followed up by a mandatory inspection, whereby recommendations may then be made.
• If your septic tank has not been serviced on a regular basis or desludged then it is most likely that your domestic sewage is being handled by outdated technologies or is not performing as well as it could be.

What is the timescale?

No exact date has been set for the commencement of the scheme, but it is expected to begin before 2012. However it has been stated that registrations and inspections will have to be completed by 2015

What are the likely outcomes from a council inspection of my septic tank?

There are a number of clear cut outcomes from the inspection of your tank by the council. These are:

• No action. This will happen of you have a working septic tank that is cleaned out regularly and disposing of waste water effectively.
• Your septic tank needs to be desludged: This will occur if your septic tank is working properly but needs to be cleaned out and has not been for more than one year.
• Your septic tank needs to be replaced: This will occur if you have a septic tank that is not working properly and is discharging waste water into the surrounding ground water. The septic tank technology that you are using will need to be upgraded. Replacement of your existing tank can take place in a little as one day. To see how a tank is replaced watch our video on the homepage or on YouTube.

How can I bring my septic tank up to date?

• Locate your tank: The first step is to identify where your tank is and clear the area around it. Many septic tanks are situated at the edge of sites under bushes and hedging. In order to inspect the tank you will need to clear this away.
• Speak to an expert: We firmly believe that the best way to solve any issue you have with your septic tank is to have it inspected and diagnosed early. If you get an expert to investigate they will asses the situation and give the proper advice.
• Get your tank cleaned: If it is more than a year since you’ve had your tank desludged you should think strongly about getting it done.