Continuous sand filter is an innovative filtration system that integrates the functions of sand cleaning and filtration, featuring automatic backwashing, compact structure, wide application, high filtration accuracy, high automation level, long service life and easy installation and maintenance. By utilizing the principle of upflow filtration with single homogeneous filter material, the continuous sand filter can implement filtering and sand cleaning simultaneously, achieving 24 hours continuous automatic operation and the backwashing process is carried out without stopping the system. The reasonable sand cleaning and lifting structure is adopted to replace conventional high power backwashing system, thus greatly saving energy. This filtration system is maintenance-free operated, facilitating operator to manage.