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Bullhead City wastewater staff warn flushing wipes, tampons and plastics clog system; cite large repair costs
Summary
John Trequato of Bullhead City—s wastewater division urged residents not to flush wipes, plastic bags or tampon applicators, saying such items have plugged pumps and that avoiding them could prevent costly repairs estimated by staff at roughly $4,050,000 (minimum) if problems persist.
John Trequato, who identifies himself as a Bullhead City wastewater division worker, urged residents not to flush anything but human waste, toilet paper and gray water and showed drying-bed debris to illustrate the problem. He listed examples recovered from the system — baby wipes and other wipes, plastic bags,…
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