The EPA have found 57% of 65 failing systems have been resolved since 2013.
Westmeath has one of the worst track records when it comes to tackling defective septic tanks.
Just 57% of the 65 failing systems identified by the local authority in county have been resolved since 2013, according to a new report by the EPA.
Only Cork City has a worse record at 29%
The figure in Offaly is 93%, while it's 76% in Laois.
EPA Project Manager Noel Byrne says homeowners have to step up:
Gardai Appeal For Witnesses Over Theft Of Construction Equipment Worth €40k In Offaly
The equipment belongs to Davy Lambe who runs a plant hire business in Tullamore.
Parents Of Children With ADHD Invited To Support Workshop
The workshop takes place this Sunday in Athlone.
Midlands TD Calls For Emergency Ban On Rent Increases
Sinn Féin will table the motion in the Dáil today.
Midlands Shine At Irish Restaurant Awards With Multiple Leinster Wins
Carmel Boyle of Ballyfin Demesne was named Best Restaurant Manager in Ireland.
Taoiseach Condemns Detention Of Irish Activists Aboard Gaza-Bound Flotilla
Moate’s Louise McCormack is among Irish citizens currently being held by Israeli forces.
IFA Slams EU Carbon Tariff On Fertiliser Ahead Of New Action Plan
A fertiliser action plan is set to be released today.
Midlands MEP Calls For Greater Sepsis Awareness In Schools And Communities
Around 700,000 people die each year across the EU from sepsis.
Laois TD Urges Support For Young Farmers Falling Short Of Slurry Standards
Grants are given to farmers through the TAMS scheme.
Laois Man Allegedly Used As ‘Money Mule’ Without His Knowledge
Joe Doheny faces money laundering charges.
New Fantasy TV Series Filming In Offaly This Summer
Wayfinders is currently filming across Ireland for its second season.
90% Of Midlands Septic Tanks Fail 2025 Inspections - EPA
A new report underlines many issues for septic tank owners nationwide.
Major Westmeath Housing Development Delayed
The local authority wants further information on 75 houses and apartments in Kilnafaddoge in Athlone.
Two Westmeath Companies Win Biopharma and Chemical Sector Awards
Dunbar Pharmaceuticals and Thermo Fisher Scientific have won awards.
Laois Councillor Demands Progress On Laois Bridge Works
Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin feels that plans need to be submitted to the OPW on Castletown Bridge.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €695k
21.5kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of over €419,500 have been seized.
Westmeath Woman Detained On Flotilla Ship Bound For Gaza
Moate's Louise McCormack is among the Irish citizens being detained by Israeli forces.
Sexual Abuse Survivors To Protest Counselling Notes Amendment Outside Dail Tomorrow
Co-Founder of Eist - Saying No To Silence, Mullingar's Hazel Behan
Offaly Man Praises EU Health Directive For Securing Surgery
Killeenmore's Micheal Feery used the EU Cross-Boarder Healthcare Directive to have knee surgery in Spain.
Charity Feeding Children In World’s Poorest Countries Launches Local Collections
Mary’s Meals volunteers will be in Edenderry, Mountmellick and Clonbollogue this weekend.
Westmeath Housing Project Put On Hold Pending Further Details
Garrycastle Homes Ltd has submitted plans for a 75-unit housing development in Athlone.
