The percentage of septic tanks failed environmental inspections in the last year varies from 57 % in Sligo to 67 % in Donegal according to a new EPA report.

 

The figure in Leitrim for 2025 was recorded at 61%.

 

When it comes to the numbers carried out locally there were 7 in Sligo, 23 in Leitrim and 126 in Donegal.

 

Of the septic tanks that needed to be repaired at the end of last year 94 % were completed in Sligo, 80 % in Leitrim and 77 % in Donegal.

 

Interesting the figures of such inspections carried out between 2013 and 2025 found that 154 tanks had failed the inspection in Sligo, 170 in Leitrim and 483 in Donegal.

 

The EPA says many faulty systems are putting drinking water wells and rivers at risk from contamination.

 

More than 1,400 inspections were carried out nationally, with issues including leaks, illegal discharges and poor maintenance identified.

 

Homeowners can apply for grants of up to 12-thousand euro to fix defective systems.

 

Noel Byrne, Project Manager with the EPA, is urging people to maintain their septic tanks:

 

 

The percentage of septic tanks failed environmental inspections in the last year varies from 57 % in Sligo to 67 % in Donegal according to a new EPA report.
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The figure in Leitrim for 2025 was recorded at 61%.
&nbsp;
When it comes to the numbers carried out locally there were 7 in Sligo, 23 in Leitrim and 126 in Donegal.
&nbsp;
Of the septic tanks that needed to be repaired at the end of last year 94 % were completed in Sligo, 80 % in Leitrim and 77 % in Donegal.
&nbsp;
Interesting the figures of such inspections carried out between 2013 and 2025 found that 154 tanks had failed the inspection in Sligo, 170 in Leitrim and 483 in Donegal.
&nbsp;
The EPA says many faulty systems are putting drinking water wells and rivers at risk from contamination.
&nbsp;
More than 1,400 inspections were carried out nationally, with issues including leaks, illegal discharges and poor maintenance identified.
&nbsp;
Homeowners can apply for grants of up to 12-thousand euro to fix defective systems.
&nbsp;
Noel Byrne, Project Manager with the EPA, is urging people to maintain their septic tanks:
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