Septic Effluent Pumps
A septic effluent pump moves clarified septic outflow from its pumping chamber to its drain field. This type of pump is common in sand-bed, raised-bed and mound filtration systems where the absorption bed is located above the tank.
Sump Pump
A sump pump is used to remove unwanted ground water from a structure, such as a home’s basement or the boiler room of a commercial building. The pumps should never process solids greater than the size of fine soil or groundwater debris.
Structural Differences
When compared to a sump pump, a septic effluent pump has a greater level of durability. It is built with the ability to remove water at a more demanding pace than a sump pump. Some contractors may choose to swap a sump pump for a septic effluent pump in a pinch, but they compromise durability by doing so.