What is an effluent filter?
What is an effluent filter?
Effluent filters are devices that can be affixed to outlets of septic tank and grease trap as pictured at right (Figure 1). The filter is a primary screening barrier designed to reduce the volume of solids passing out of the tank and through to the soil absorption system (SAS).
Are effluent filters necessary?
Your septic will function normally without an effluent or wastewater filter. However, if your intentions are to reduce premature repair and replacement of the leach field, then you should definitely install an effluent/wastewater filter.
What is a Zabel filter?
Septic tank effluent filters prevent solids from entering the drain field. The cartridge type filter easily slides into your 4″ sanitary tee baffle to provide optimal septic system protection by reducing Suspended Solids escaping into your drain field. …
What is a septic tank filter?
An effluent filter is a cylindrical device installed on the outlet baffle of a septic tank that assists in the removal of solids from wastewater before it enters into a drain field. These effluent filters are designed to protect the drain field and allow for cleaner and more clear effluent to exit the tank.
How often should you clean effluent filter?
To ensure your effluent filter is working properly it should be inspected every year. Under normal conditions, your effluent filter will function for several years before cleaning is necessary. The filter should be cleaned when it becomes clogged enough to restrict normal flows out of the septic tank.
Where is the filter in my septic tank?
Most septic tank filters are located inside of the baffle of the tank. For this reason the filters are very important, since they help regulate the flow to the area of drainage. The septic tank filters are very important in situations where waste is actually being delivered from the septic tank to the drainage area.
When should I clean my septic tank filter?
Under normal conditions, your effluent filter will function for several years before cleaning is necessary. At a minimum, the filter should be cleaned whenever the tank is pumped, at least every 3 to 5 years.