All effluent filters shall comply with the most current NSF Standard 46, shall beinstalled in the septic tank on the outlet side, and shall be properly sized for the system in accordance with the filter manufacturer's recommendations. The requirement for a septic tank effluent filter may not apply to any tank that is used as a grease trap in conjunction with a septic tank or a pre-treatment or trash tank in conjunction with an advanced treatment system.

Author: Thad Pittman, Matthew Conner, Ken Stephens, Bob Bright

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-2-2(4); 22-2-2(6); 22-10-1, et seq.; 22-26-1, et seq.

Editor’s Note: Previous Rule .33 was renumbered .21 per certification published December 30, 2022; effective February 13, 2023.

History: New Rule: Filed October 20, 2005; effective November 24, 2005; operative March 19, 2006. Repealed and New Rule: Filed January 19, 2017; effective March 5, 2017. Repealed and New Rule: Published December 30, 2022; effective February 13, 2023.