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Bullhead City wastewater staff warn wipes and debris are clogging system, prompting repeated pump replacements
Summary
City wastewater staff say nonflushable wipes, plastic and other debris are clogging pumps and causing recurring, expensive repairs; residents are urged to flush only human waste, toilet paper and gray water.
John Trequato, a City of Bullhead City wastewater division employee, urged residents not to flush wipes and other items, saying the debris is causing major sewer backups and recurring pump failures. “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.
The warning came with photographs and a description of material recovered in the…
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