A properly working septic tank outlet filter will become clogged as effluent is filtered and leaves the septic tank.
Clogged septic tank filter.
Then the tank and sewer line may not drain properly and back up.
If a filter is clogged or partially clogged it may not be letting the effluent water from the tank flow into the drain leach field.
Signs may include toilets backing up and slow draining sinks.
Build up of solid waste in your septic tank filter simply means your filter is functioning as it should.
Proper septic tanks should be fitted with an effluent filter or tank outlet filter.
The effluent filter is a plastic cylinder in your septic tank s outlet pipe that prevents solid waste from escaping.
Even a well maintained functional septic tank outlet filter will eventually become clogged as effluent leaves the tank and travels to your drainfield.
Clean the effluent filter on the outlet pipe to improve drainage.
How often should you clean a septic filter.
Your septic tank outlet filter needs maintenance just like the rest of your septic system.
As the solid materials accumulate over time they progressively clog more and more of the filter requiring maintenance.
Open the access lid on the tank that s furthest from your home.