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Bullhead City wastewater staff warns flushable wipes are damaging pumps, cites roughly $40,000 replacement costs
Summary
City wastewater staff demonstrated debris pulled from sewer drying beds and said nonflushable wipes and other items are clogging pumps and causing recurring, costly repairs — roughly $40,000 per pump — and urged residents not to flush wipes or similar items.
City wastewater staff warned May 20 that nonflushable wipes and other debris are causing repeated sewer-pump failures and incurring large repair or replacement costs.
John Trequato, who identified himself as working in the City of Bullhead City wastewater division, showed what staff described as “clumps” of wipes, plastic bags, tampon applicators, razor blades, pencils, candy wrappers and other debris…
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