Septic Tank Grants

Septic Tank Grants – upgrade your tank

Did you know that you could be entitled to one of 3 septic tank grants towards a septic tank upgrade?

The EPA’s National Inspection Plan is aimed at inspecting domestic septic tanks and wastewater treatment systems. This aimed to reduce a faulty system’s environmental impact by protecting ground and surface water quality, in particular drinking water sources.

There are three grant schemes (see below) that are available if your system fails an inspection, or if you live in a prioritised area.

Can I get a grant to repair or replace my septic tank?

You may be able to get a grant to repair, upgrade or replace your waste water treatment system. You can apply for funding for 85% of the cost of the repairs to your system or a new system, up to a maximum of €12,000.

On 1 January 2024, the septic tank grant was updated. The grant increased from €5,000 to €12,000 and the qualification criteria changed so people could get the grant even if they hadn’t registered their septic tank by 1 February 2013.

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Septic Tank Grants

Septic Tank Grants – upgrade your tank

Did you know that you could be entitled to one of 3 septic tank grants towards a septic tank upgrade?

In 2013, the EPA launched its National Inspection Plan aimed at inspecting domestic septic tanks and waste water treatment systems. This aimed to reduce a faulty systems’ environmental impact by protecting ground and surface water quality, in particular drinking water sources.

There are three grant schemes that are available if your system fails an inspection or if you live in a prioritised area.

Can I get a grant to repair or replace my septic tank?

You may be able to get a grant to repair, upgrade or replace your waste water treatment system. You can apply for funding for 85% of the cost of the repairs to your system or a new system, up to a maximum of €12,000.

On 1 January 2024, the septic tank grant was updated. The grant increased from €5,000 to €12,000 and the qualification criteria changed so people could get the grant even if they hadn’t registered their septic tank by 1 February 2013.

Get in touch today to discuss your requirements...

3 Types of Grant Available

1. NIP (National Inspection Plan)

Purpose of the grant:

Septic tank grants can be used to fix septic tank systems that fail inspection by a Local Authority under the National Inspection Plan. They may need remediation, repair, upgrading or replacement.

Conditions:

The homeowner will receive an advisory notice from the Local Authority requiring the system to be fixed. The Local Authority will also handle the septic tank grant application.

Level of septic tank grants:

85% of the eligible costs of remediation, repair or upgrading works, or replacement of any such system or €12,000, whichever is the lower.

2. PAA (Prioritised Areas for Action)

Purpose of Grant:

To fix systems in these areas that are or may be causing harm to the environment and need remediation, repair, upgrading or replacement. These systems are identified by the Local Authority Waters Programme Office who issue a letter confirming eligibility to apply. The homeowner can apply to the Local Authority for the grant.

Conditions:

The house must be located in a PAA in accordance with the River Basin Management Plan. Or the potential applicant has received a letter from the Local Authority Waters Programme Office (LAWPRO) on behalf of the housing authority, confirming eligibility to apply for a grant.

Level of septic tank grants:

85% of the approved cost of the works subject to a maximum of €12,000. The minimum expenditure on eligible works required to process the application is €750.

3. High Status Catchment Area

Purpose of Grant:

This grant is available to assist with the costs of remediation, repair or upgrading works to, or replacement of a domestic waste water treatment system (DWWTS) that serves a house, where the works arise in a High Status Objective Catchment Area in accordance with the RBMP, and the potential applicant has received a letter from the housing authority confirming eligibility to apply for a grant

Conditions:

See the full rank of conditions on the Gov.ie website here.

Level of septic tank grants:

The level of grant aid available is determined on the basis of 85% of the approved cost of the works subject to a maximum of €12,000. The minimum expenditure, on eligible works, required to process the application is €750.

Before Upgrade

Image of Septic Tank Failure

After Upgrade

Septic Tank Grants use to upgrade this tank by Oakstown

How can we help you with septic tank grants?

Our representatives and technicians can review your needs and answer any queries regarding septic tank grants and waste water treatment systems grants. Contact us here today for more information.

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The range of shapes and sizes of our concrete tanks covers a broad level of suitability.

Our Precast Concrete Septic Tanks are ideal for new builds or for upgrading your tank. We provide maintenance contracts to ensure you tank is performing correctly.

If you have a specific requirement then please feel free to discuss this with our Sales Team or a member of our Technical Team.

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3,400L Certified Concrete Septic Tanks

Sewage Treatment Systems

The range of shapes and sizes of our concrete tanks covers a broad level of suitability.

Our Precast Concrete Septic Tanks are ideal for new builds or for upgrading your tank. We provide maintenance contracts to ensure you tank is performing correctly.

If you have a specific requirement then please feel free to discuss this with our Sales Team or a member of our Technical Team.

See also Septic Tank Upgrades, 6 Person Wastewater Treatment and 8 Person BAF Sewage Treatment System

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When installed, our Septic Tanks are fitted flush with the surrounding ground level – no unsightly equipment protruding above ground.

O’Reilly Oakstown offer a full installation service, supplying, fitting and commissioning each system. We don’t simply drop it on site.

Call us on 046 9431389 or contact us on sales@oreillyoakstown.com about your 6PE wastewater treatment system, we are more than happy to answer all your questions.

Advantages

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