Effluent Filter Maintenance is Critical for Your Septic Tank

Your effluent filter plays an enormous role in keeping your septic tank system free from large debris that could damage your septic tank’s performance. The filter is what separates large particulates from the effluent liquid in order to prevent excessive cleaning or maintenance to the drain field, pump, or sprinklers.

If the filter gets clogged, it could lead to a saturated drain field or a sewage backup into your home. These two nightmare scenarios are not only time-consuming to fix, they’re expensive.

You can avoid all of this by cleaning your filter regularly. How regularly? Your outlet filter should be cleaned every 6 months to keep sewage from backing up into your property.

A clean effluent filter is what allows the wastewater from your home to flow through the septic system unhindered. This protects your septic system’s longevity and helps you avoid the costly repairs associated with tanks that don’t have a filter.

Granted, some old-generation septic tanks don’t come with filters. If you own an older model, buying a filter is a worthwhile investment for the protection of your septic tank. The manufacturer leaves it to you to purchase an after-market filter and install it yourself. Depending on the type of tank you have, installing a new septic tank filter can get tricky. Not only that, there are so many types of gravity effluent filters to choose from. So, if you’re undecided as to where to start, don’t worry. Our team of experts have you covered. We’ll help you decide on the right outlet filter, perform the installation, and do regular cleanings.

Now, if you do happen to purchase a new filter — assuming it’s a high-quality product — it’ll operate for about three years or more before requiring replacement or a significant cleaning. That’s where we come in.