Guides
Straight answers, with the sources.
Plain-English guides for homes and businesses across Donegal, written from EPA, council and Uisce Éireann guidance.
Start here · 8 min readThe Donegal septic tank owner's guideHow your tank works, how often to empty it, registration, inspections and grants, in one place.Read the guide
- Septic tank emptyingHow often should a septic tank be emptied?What the EPA research recommends, what changes it, and a quick checker for your tank.4 min read
- Septic tank emptyingSeptic tank grants in DonegalUp to €12,000 towards fixing a failing system: who qualifies and how the three routes work.4 min read
- Septic tank emptyingSeptic tank inspections: what to expectWho inspects, how often tanks fail, what an Advisory Notice means, and how to be ready.4 min read
- Grease trap cleaningGrease traps and FOG rules for Donegal food businessesTrade effluent licences, servicing, records, and what Uisce Éireann expects from kitchens.4 min read
- Drain unblocking & jettingBlocked drain: whose job is it to fix?Your drains versus the public sewer, what causes blockages, and the signs to watch for.4 min read
- Portable toilet hirePlanning portable toilets for an eventThe questions to answer before you book, where units should go, and how servicing works.3 min read