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Bullhead City wastewater staff: wipes and non‑flushables repeatedly damage pumps, cost taxpayers thousands
Summary
City wastewater staff warn that disposable and "flushable" wipes and other items clog pumps at the wastewater plant. Public works employee John Trequato said the city has replaced two to three pumps at about $40,000 each in some years and urged residents not to flush wipes or non‑sewer items.
John Trequato, a wastewater division employee for the City of Bullhead City, warned in recorded city messages that only three items should be flushed: human waste, toilet paper and gray water. “Please do not flush any disposable or non disposable wipes, baby wipes, paper towels, napkins, or any other paper or non paper products as this will cause a major sewer backup,” Trequato said.
Trequato described…
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