Effluent Filter Cleaning & Replacement in Greater Victoria

True Water Septic | Victoria ∙ Langford ∙ Sooke ∙ Saanich ∙ Sidney ∙ Colwood ∙ Metchosin ∙ Gulf Islands

The #1 cause of septic field failure is a clogged or missing effluent filter.
We fix it the same day — usually in under an hour — for $150–$350.

90 % of the $25,000–$45,000 drain-field replacements we see every year started with a $120 filter that was never cleaned.
Don’t let that be you.

Signs Your Effluent Filter Is Clogged (Don’t Ignore These)

  • Slow-draining sinks or toilets
  • Gurgling sounds when flushing
  • Septic alarm going off (especially high-water alarm)
  • Wet or smelly spots over the drain field
  • Sewage odour near the tank area

If you have even one of these symptoms, your filter is likely 80–100 % blocked.

Before & After – Real Jobs from This Month

A dirty irrigation sprinkler lying on muddy ground with weeds.
A perforated metal or plastic cylindrical structure, possibly a filter or a component of scientific equipment, lying on muddy ground amidst green grass and plant debris.

Free “Is It Urgent?” Photo Check

Text us a photo of your tank lid or alarm panel right now and we’ll tell you within 5–10 minutes if you need us today — completely free, no obligation.

True Water Septic – Keeping Greater Victoria flowing since 2025.
One clean filter at a time.