It's hoped a new perlocution system will make building one-off houses in Leitrim easier.
Poor soil drainage in the county has made it difficult to get planning permission for rural homes.
However, a new EPA-approved wastewater treatment system may now be the answer to this ongoing issue.
A pilot scheme has been running in the county in recent years to test the new system.
Cllr Enda McGloin says if it gets the go ahead it will make life easier for rural dwellers: