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As McBreen Environmental celebrates 20 years in business in 2026, there's another reason to recognise the people behind our success.

Ireland’s Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (DWWTS) are essential for homes outside public sewer networks.

Blocked drains in hospitality environments are often treated as operational inconveniences, but the financial and reputational impact can be significant.

Trade effluent charges for Irish businesses will change on 1 October 2026.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s latest Domestic Waste Water Treatment System Inspection Report has highlighted ongoing concerns around septic tank maintenance across Ireland.

Increased rainfall patterns in Cork are placing additional pressure on commercial drainage systems, particularly in hospitality environments where internal demand is already high.

Domestic septic tanks in Cavan require regular maintenance to stay fully operational, particularly in rural areas where properties rely entirely on on-site wastewater systems.

While many Dublin properties are connected to mains drainage, a significant number of domestic homes and outlying properties still rely on septic tanks or small wastewater treatment systems.

When thousands of people arrive at a festival, concert or sporting event, most will never think about what happens after they use a temporary toilet or shower.

Across Cork, domestic septic tank systems vary widely depending on property type and location. This makes regular inspection particularly important.

Whether you're responsible for a manufacturing facility, hotel, healthcare site, educational campus, retail premises or commercial property portfolio, keeping your drainage infrastructure operating efficiently is essential to maintaining day-to-day operations.

A blocked drain can escalate quickly from a minor inconvenience to a major disruption.

At McBreen Environmental, we recently completed specialist swimming pool leak repair works.

McBreen Environmental is proud to announce that the company has been shortlisted in the Recycling & Waste Management Company of the Year category at the eir Business Chambers Ireland Awards.

Summer shutdowns provide a rare opportunity to carry out maintenance, inspections and rehabilitation works without disrupting day-to-day operations.