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Faulty septic tanks pose a risk to human health

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

English - May 09, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Some 45% of septic tanks failed inspections last year. The EPA is warning that failure to fix faulty septic tanks is a risk to human health and the environment. 

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Noel Byrne, Programme Manager in the Waste Water Enforcement area of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Enforcement.