A properly working septic tank outlet filter will become clogged as effluent is filtered and leaves the septic tank.
Clogged septic tank filter.
How often should you clean a septic filter.
Clean the effluent filter on the outlet pipe to improve drainage.
The effluent filter is a plastic cylinder in your septic tank s outlet pipe that prevents solid waste from escaping.
Your septic tank outlet filter needs maintenance just like the rest of your septic system.
Even a well maintained functional septic tank outlet filter will eventually become clogged as effluent leaves the tank and travels to your drainfield.
Open the access lid on the tank that s furthest from your home.
Then the tank and sewer line may not drain properly and back up.
If the septic filter at the septic tank is clogged effluent is being discharged abnormally slowly through it to the drainfield which gives the drainfield a relief but is abnormal.
Proper septic tanks should be fitted with an effluent filter or tank outlet filter.
Water treatment equipment can cause septic filter clogging or fouling a third cause of any type of septic filter or effluent filter clogging is overloading from ancillary water treatment equipment.
Signs may include toilets backing up and slow draining sinks.
As the solid materials accumulate over time they progressively clog more and more of the filter requiring maintenance.