A person who sells a premises connected to a domestic waste water treatment (including a septic tank) is obliged to furnish a valid certificate of registration in respect of such treatment system to a purchaser of the premises.

After the completion of the sale, it is the purchaser of the premises who is obliged to notify the relevant water services authority of the change of ownership of the premises.

Purchasers can notify this change of ownership by emailing support@protectourwater.ie or post to Protect our water, PO Box 12204, Dublin 7

The information you need to give are the number of the certificate of registration and the name and address of the purchaser.

In due course, the new purchaser will receive notification of the new certificate of registration.

This article is general in nature and cannot be regarded as legal advice. It is general commentary only. You should not rely on the contents of this article without consulting one of our Solicitors. If you would like advice regarding how the law applies to your individual circumstances, then please contact Roisin O’Connell Solicitors.