OAR 340-073-0056
Distribution Boxes, Drop Boxes, and Diversion Valves: Effluent Filters


Effluent filters used in onsite systems must meet the following criteria.

(1)

Filters must be of durable, resilient, corrosion resistant, non-degradable materials resistant to deformation under normal operating conditions.

(2)

Filters must be designed to prevent the escape of sludge or scum during normal operation and in the event of a malfunction, including filter clogging.

(3)

The filter must retain all particles greater than 18 inch.

(4)

The filter assembly must baffle the sludge and scum layers to prevent the escape of gross solids during sludge bulking or gas ebullition.

(5)

Filters must be designed and positioned to allow for easy, trouble-free removal from and reinstallation to the screen apparatus from the assembly.

(6)

The assembly must be capable of withstanding stresses placed upon it by installation, operation, and service.

(7)

The assembly in the septic tank must perform as a conventional tank outlet that meets the requirements of OAR 340-073-0025 (Tank Construction)(6) when the filter is removed.

(8)

The filter must be designed to handle the flow of the system it is to serve without excessive maintenance. For a single family dwelling, maintenance is considered “excessive” when the filter requires service or cleaning more than one time per year. Service must be performed each time the tank is pumped and in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.

(9)

To obtain department approval, the manufacturer of an effluent filter must provide the department with the necessary technical data to show that the design and materials comply with this rule. The manufacturer must provide an operation and maintenance manual with each unit distributed.

(10)

Effluent filter units external to the tank must be watertight.

Source: Rule 340-073-0056 — Distribution Boxes, Drop Boxes, and Diversion Valves: Effluent Filters, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=340-073-0056.

340‑073‑0025
Tank Construction
340‑073‑0026
Septic Tanks
340‑073‑0030
Dosing Septic Tank
340‑073‑0035
Distribution Boxes, Drop Boxes, and Diversion Valves: Distribution Boxes
340‑073‑0040
Distribution Boxes, Drop Boxes, and Diversion Valves: Drop Boxes
340‑073‑0041
Distribution Boxes, Drop Boxes, and Diversion Valves: Filter Fabric
340‑073‑0045
Distribution Boxes, Drop Boxes, and Diversion Valves: Diversion Valves
340‑073‑0050
Distribution Boxes, Drop Boxes, and Diversion Valves: Dosing Tanks
340‑073‑0055
Distribution Boxes, Drop Boxes, and Diversion Valves: Dosing Assemblies: Effluent Pumps, Controls and Alarms, and Dosing Siphons
340‑073‑0056
Distribution Boxes, Drop Boxes, and Diversion Valves: Effluent Filters
340‑073‑0060
Distribution Boxes, Drop Boxes, and Diversion Valves: Pipe Materials and Construction
340‑073‑0065
Non-water-Carried Waste Disposal Facilities, Materials, and Construction: Privies and Portable Toilet Shelters
340‑073‑0070
Non-water-Carried Waste Disposal Facilities, Materials, and Construction: Unsealed Earth Pits for Privies
340‑073‑0075
Non-water-Carried Waste Disposal Facilities, Materials, and Construction: Self-Contained Nonwater-Carried Toilet Facilities
340‑073‑0080
Non-water-Carried Waste Disposal Facilities, Materials, and Construction: Construction of Gray Water Waste Disposal Sumps
340‑073‑0085
Non-water-Carried Waste Disposal Facilities, Materials, and Construction: Flexible Membrane Liners for Sand Filters Treating Septic Tank Effluent
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 340-073-0056’s source at or​.us