The $30,000 Mistake Homeowners Are Making With Their Septic Systems
Owning a home with a septic system has its perks; independence, cost-efficiency, and environmental benefits.
But there’s a ticking time bomb that many homeowners aren’t even aware of...
"Food waste usually is slowly digested by the healthy bacteria in your septic tank and can accumulate as scum and sludge. If a large amount of water enters the septic tank or the tank fills up with solids, it can push the solids into the drainfield, causing the pipes to clog and increasing the thickness of the biomat"
| Drain or leach field replacement cost | Cost |
|---|---|
| National average cost | $7,900 |
| Minimum cost | $1,000 |
| Maximum cost | $25,000 |
| Average cost range | $3,000 to $15,000 |
| * Cost data is from research and project costs reported by HomeGuide members. | |
Meet the Engineer Who Refused to Settle for "Good Enough"
Victor Nicolov, a mechanical engineer and the founder of Sepura, saw these problems firsthand. He knew there had to be a better way to manage kitchen waste—one that eliminated mess, protected septic systems, and made life easier for homeowners.
After years of research and development, Victor created Sepura—the world's first composting garbage disposal that transforms how you handle food waste.
Named TIME's Top 100 Invention, Sepura is saving homeowners thousands on plumbing damages and streamlining odorless composting.
Sepura sends all food scraps into an odor-proof compost bin, only liquids enter your septic system or sewer line.
Saves Your Septic.
Built to prevent damage and extend the life of your system.
Eliminates Odor.
Stops odor with a sealed bin, air intakes, and a carbon filter.
Quick & Clean.
Wash scraps down your sink and press the wireless button to use Sepura.
Easy Composting.
Just empty your bin every 2 weeks in your curbside or backyard compost.
Keep your plumbing, and the planet happy.
In 9 seconds flat Sepura collects EVERY food scrap larger than half a grain of rice that you put down your drain in a sealed, odorless, and liquid-free bin under your sink.
Compost without touching, smelling, or seeing your food scraps
Keeps food out of your pipes
Protects septic systems and sewer lines
"Work well with septic systems, keeping food scraps out of tanks and reducing how often they need to be pumped."
Easy to install for plumbers and handy homeowners.
Sepura uses the same connections as a garbage disposal. The height is easily adjustable from 17.3" to 22.3" and comes with an optional dishwasher drain adapter.
Customers are protecting their septic tanks and making composting convenient.
Great for our home on septic
Sepura has changed the way we handle kitchen waste. It’s so easy to use and keeps food out of our septic tank. Five stars!
Makes composting easy
Makes composting easier, especially with a toddler in the house. Speeds up dish washing and keeps the sink cleaner. It's a good solution for people on septic like me.
Finally something for septic
I have hated the smell and mess of scraping my scraps into the trash, but I'm on septic and didn't want to use a garbage disposal because of that. Sepura is the solution I've been waiting for, and I'm a big fan so far.
Frequently asked questions
Sepura requires 12.5" of room from the middle of the pipe under your sink to the front of your cabinet. Sepura's height can adjust from 15.25" - 20.25" and comes with a universal sink mount. See our installation and support page for more details.
Yes. The compost bin is designed to accept standard biodegradable and compostable liners that are readily available. Alternatively, you can go without a bag as Sepura's bin is stick-free.
Sepura comes with an optional dishwasher drain adapter that allows you to connect your dishwasher.
The compost bin fills up every 2-4 weeks on average, depending on use. Empty your compost into your curbside or backyard compost.
