Effluent filter definition

Effluent filter means a device placed in the outlet compartment of a septic tank which conforms to ANSI/NSF Standard 46 for the purpose of removing particulate matter before the effluent enters the absorption facility.
Effluent filter means a removable, cleanable device inserted into the outlet piping of a septic tank or other treatment vessel designed to trap solids that would otherwise be transported to the soil absorption system or other downstream treatment components.
Effluent filter means an effluent treatment device installed on the outlet of a septic tank designed to prevent the passage of suspended matter larger than 1/8 inch in size.

Examples of Effluent filter in a sentence

  • Effluent filter inlets must be located below the liquid level at a depth where 30 to 40 percent of the tank's liquid volume is above the intake of the filter.

  • Effluent filter material shall be no greater than 1/16th inch in size.

  • Effluent filter devices shall be certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 46 or be approved by the director.

  • Effluent filter devices shall be sized to meet the estimated daily design flow for the system that the septic tank is used in.

  • Effluent filter: Present Not present Could not be determined Filter serviced.


More Definitions of Effluent filter

Effluent filter means an effluent treatment device installed on the outlet of a septic tank which is designed to prevent the passage of suspended matter larger than one-eighth inch in size.
Effluent filter means a device installed at the outflow of a septic tank, which screens solids ordinarily suspended in solution.
Effluent filter means a filter installed on the outlet side of a septic tank that traps solids to prevent them from carrying over to the distribution box and soil absorption system.
Effluent filter means an effluent treatment device installed on the outlet of a septic tank or outside the septic tank in a separate enclosure and designed to prevent the passage of suspended matter larger than 1/8 inch in size.
Effluent filter means an effluent treatment device installed on the outlet of a septic tank or dosing tank, which is designed to prevent the passage of large suspended matter.
Effluent filter means an approved device installed, either inside or outside the septic tank, on the effluent side, for the purpose of improving the quality of the effluent from the septic tank to the soil absorption system.
Effluent filter means a device designed for installation at the outlet pipe of a septic tank or dosing chamber that serves to filter out solids and limit the amount of suspended solids that may otherwise reach the soil absorption system.