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EPA Inspections Show Nearly 50% of Septic Tanks are Faulty

Faulty septic tanks pose a major threat to public health and the environment but latest round of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inspections show that nearly half of septic tanks in Ireland are faulty or are not functioning as they should. Read below to see how Bluestream can help you keep your septic tank safe and... READ MORE

EPA warns of risks from malfunctioning septic tanks

A senior scientist with the Environmental Protection Agency has called on householders to take action to prevent leaks from their septic tanks. The EPA inspected over 2,000 septic tanks and other domestic waste water treatment systems in 2017 and 2018. Speaking on RTÉ’S News at One, Noel Byrne said that there was a 48% failure... READ MORE

Septic tank cleaning- council inspections

The council are enforcing door to door check up for waste removal. You should ensure that when choosing a septic tank cleaning contractor, that they are permitted and certified. It is illegal for contractors to dump waste in fields or rivers. The Council intend on targeting the small percentage of people who they suspect do... READ MORE

Importance of septic tank cleaning

Septic tank cleaning is important because it maintains the economic and aesthetic value of your tank. Failing septic systems pose a health threat. The best way to clean your septic system is to get it pumped by a certified septic tank company. Bluestream is Ireland’s leading septic tank installation and septic tank cleaning company, a family run business who have specialized in septic tank cleaning and septic... READ MORE

Wet wipes cause blockages in wastewater treatment systems

The use of wet wipes causes a lot pf problems in wastewater treatment systems. Irish Water has said that the practice of flushing them down toilets is “unfortunately commonplace” and can cause “severe blockages” in the sewer system and wastewater treatment systems. Wet wipes have been identified by Water UK as causing 93% of blockages... READ MORE

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE A REGISTERED AND EXPERIENCED SEPTIC TANK CLEANING COMPANY

The Importance on having a septic tank cleaning by registered and experienced company Seven Workers Die Cleaning Septic Tank In Andhra Pradesh, India. Four workers carrying out a septic tank cleaning in which the waste gets deposited. The workers who had first entered the manhole fell unconscious. Three workers who tried to save them were... READ MORE

Septic tank owners told they must clean up their act

Almost half of all septic tanks tested last year failed safe standards with officials warning of a risk to drinking water supplies. Figures published by the Environmental Protection Agency show 49 per cent of the tanks inspected in 2016 were not in compliance, compared with 45 per cent in 2015. Most failed because of improper... READ MORE

Half of septic tanks failed inspections in 2016

Half of septic tanks inspected last year failed to meet adequate standards, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. In a report published today, the agency warned that homeowners need to take action to protect themselves, their neighbours and their families from risks posed by septic tanks. There were 544 failure advisory notices issued in 2016,... READ MORE

EPA warns of health risk to families as half of septic tanks fail inspections

E Coli, which can cause serious illness, is present in almost a third of private wells Half of the septic tanks serving one-off houses across the State have failed their annual safety inspection, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, which has warned that many now pose health risks. Private drinking water supplies are also at... READ MORE

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