Septic Tank Effluent Filters
The Septic Tank
Septic tanks are designed to collect wastewater from your home, separate liquids from solids, hold the solids in place and allow only liquids to leave the tank. If solids exit the tank and move into the soil treatment area, they could plug the distribution pipes and/or the soil. When plugging occurs, wastewater is not dispersed or treated effectively, which can lead to expensive repair or replacement of the soil treatment area.
Effluent Filters
Having an effluent filter as part of your overall septic system will help protect your drainfield from clogging. Effluent filters are a good investment and can be retrofitted into existing septic tanks or following the tank in a separate basin, designed specifically for the filter. For information on retrofitting, contact a licensed septic system installer.
How Effluent Filters Work
Effluent filters are installed at the outlet of the final septic tank. All wastewater leaving the tank must first pass through the filter before going to a pump tank, pretreatment unit or soil treatment area. Filters come in a variety of shapes and sizes. All are designed to
capture and hold solids, preventing them from leaving the tank. If too many solids and other debris cause the filter to become plugged, a filter can save you thousands of dollars in repairs and extend the life of your system. It is important to have access to septic tank manhole covers and effluent filters in order to make regular maintenance easy.
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