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Bullhead City wastewater staff warns against flushing wipes, cites major pump damage costs
Summary
Wastewater division employee John Trequato told residents to flush only human waste, toilet paper and gray water, warning that wipes and other debris are clogging pumps and leading to avoidable, costly repairs he estimated at a minimum of $4,050,000.
Wastewater division employee John Trequato warned residents that flushing disposable wipes, paper towels and other debris is clogging Bullhead City pumps and causing costly equipment failures.
Tranquilizing the technical detail, Trequato listed the only three things that should go into the sewer system: “1, human waste. 2, toilet paper. And…
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