A clogged septic filter near Lithopolis
A homeowner near Lithopolis called me about a septic backup after having trouble reaching a local provider. When I stopped by, I found a clogged effluent filter. The homeowner said his tank had been pumped a few months earlier, but the filter hadn’t been cleaned and he hadn’t been told his system had one.
An effluent filter helps protect the drainfield by catching solids before they leave the tank. It’s easy to overlook, especially if you don’t know you have one. A clogged filter can restrict flow and contribute to a backup even after a recent pump-out.
I cleaned the filter and showed the homeowner how it fits in a specific direction. I recommended cleaning it every six months for his system. He asked about my service program, and we set up twice-yearly filter visits so he doesn’t have to remember when it’s due or handle the cleaning himself.
If you’re on the Fairfield County side of Lithopolis and want help with your septic filter, call or text Moore’s Septic Services to ask about scheduled filter service.