Septic Tank Filters and Alarms East Bethel MN

by | Aug 18, 2015 | Septic Maintenance, Septic System Contractor

Save Money by Installing Septic Tank Filter System

Septic Tank Filter East Bethel MNDon’t be short sited when it comes to maintaining the health of your own Private Sewer System. Installing a Septic Tank Filtering System with Alarm is a great way to Save Money by avoiding expensive Septic System Repairs or Replacement. Ask the Minnesota Licensed Sewer Experts at Custom Septic, Inc. (CSI) if a Septic Tank Filter and Alarm are right for your own East Bethel, MN septic system. We can install a septic tank filter and provide regular maintenance to Prevent Clogging.

 

Signs of a Clogged Sewer Filter Screen

  • Slow moving drains in your home
  • Liquid content in septic tank looks unusually high
  • Screen that visually looks like its clogged with solid waste
  • Sewer backing up into your basement

 

Regular Maintenance of Septic Tank Filters

Regular Maintenance of Septic Tank Filters can Save You Money by Extending the Lifetime of your Private Sewer System. Screens need to be cleaned anywhere from every few months to every few years. A good rule of thumb is to have the filter cleaned according to manufacturer’s instructions every time the septic tank is pumped. A septic contractor is best equipped to safely clean the septic tank filter to prevent it from clogging up.

 

DIY Steps to Cleaning Septic Tank Filter Screens:

  1. Never go inside of the septic tank
  2. Put on safety glasses and disposable rubber gloves
  3. Locate the filter by lifting the manhole cover or looking inside of the inspection. It should be on the outgoing side of the septic tank
  4. Take out the filter
  5. Take out the screen
  6. While holding the screen above the manhole opening or over a large bucket use a garden hose to spray it off
  7. Put the screen back into place
  8. Pour contents of the bucket into the tank
  9. Use a small amount of bleach to clean out the bucket and dump that down into septic tank also
  10. Securely place the manhole cover back on
  11. Discard the dirty gloves and wash your hands and clothing with hot water and soap or detergent

 

Signs of Clogged Sewer Filter Screen

  • Slow moving drains in your home
  • Liquid content in septic tank looks unusually high
  • Screen that visually looks like its clogged with solid waste
  • Sewer backing up into your basement

 

Filter Alarms

Septic Tank Filter Systems are required to have a Filter Alarm installed to alert of a possible problem with either the filter, pump or sewer treatment system. If the alarm sounds, stop running water and contact a MN Licensed Sewer Contractor like Custom Septic, Inc. (CSI), to investigate the problem.

 

MN Licensed Sewer Contractor

If you are looking for a way to save money and Extend the Lifetime of your Septic System, you should consider installing a Septic Tank Filtering System. They are very inexpensive compared the cost to Repair or Replace a Clogged Underground Sewer System. East Bethel, MN homeowners can make a wise investment in the health and longevity of their own sewage treatment system by contacting Custom Septic, Inc. (CSI). We are MN Licensed Sewer Contractors with almost 20 years in the septic business.

Think of Custom Septic Inc. (CSI) for On-Site Septic System services including: Site Analysis, Designing, Installation and Repair. With more than 19 years of experience in the sewer business, we are the one to call.

In Minnesota, call Custom Septic, Inc. (CSI) for a Free – No Obligation – Estimate on affordable septic services at 763-218-4769