EPA: Over half of domestic waste water treatment systems fail inspection | Newstalk

A new report has found that over half of domestic waste water treatment systems failed inspection last year.The Environmental Protection Agency also says that more than one-quarter were a risk to human health or the environment.Reasons for DWWTS failures in 2021 . Source: EPA

DWWTS can contaminate household wells with harmful bacteria and viruses if not built and operated properly.Source: EPA Local authorities inspect over 1,000 systems each year under a National Inspection Plan - completing 1,147 such inspections in 2021.However Clare, Offaly, Kilkenny and Kerry County Councils did not complete their full allocation last year.But they have reported they will make this up in 2022.

While the EPA says it is"of concern" that since 2013, the failure rate has remained high - typically between 44% to 57%. And it says the resolution of failed systems in Roscommon and Leitrim is"particularly low" and needs to be addressed urgently.

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