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Bullhead City wastewater staff warn flushable wipes are clogging pumps, costing about $40,000 each to replace
Summary
A city wastewater official said disposable wipes and other trash are repeatedly clogging pumps at a Bullhead City plant, costing about $40,000 per pump and prompting a plea that only human waste, toilet paper and gray water be flushed.
John Traquato, who identified himself as a wastewater-division employee for Bullhead City, told the City Council and audience that nonbiodegradable items flushed into the sewer — including disposable and “flushable” wipes, plastic applicators and other trash — are clogging pumps at a treatment plant. Traquato said the city has had to replace two or three pumps ‘‘at the beginning of that…
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