New effluent treatment system installed, old septic tank removed

Brendan Griffin has received approval from Galway County Council to install a new wastewater treatment system at his Knockadikeen property near Loughrea and to remove the existing septic tank. The application, submitted on 20 April 2026 under reference 2660602, was granted a conditional decision by the council on 2 June 2026, with the final decision due 14 June 2026. The upgrade is described as a routine improvement in how sewage is managed at the site. The new system will replace the old septic tank and bring the property into compliance with current environmental standards. The decision follows standard planning procedures for rural properties in Co Galway.

For more details see the Galway County Council planning file 2660602.

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