In which part of the filter are clogs more likely to occur?

Clogs in a filter are most likely to occur in the side wall. This is because the side walls of a filter are where water enters and interacts significantly with the media used for filtration. The design typically directs water flow horizontally through the media layers, causing particulates and debris to accumulate and create clogs along the side walls.

Additionally, as water flows through the filter, suspended solids are trapped within the media and can lead to increased buildup at the sides due to the lateral flow patterns. This ultimately affects the overall filtration efficiency, making maintenance and periodic backwashing essential to ensure proper function and extend the life of the filtration system.

In contrast, the base, end wall, and top of the filter do not experience the same degree of accumulation as the side wall, primarily because flow dynamics favor the side wall as a point of primary interaction with suspended particles.