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Bullhead City wastewater staff and residents warn that wipes and debris are damaging pumps; official cites large preventable cost
Summary
Wastewater division staff and a resident showed debris clogging pumps and warned that non-flushable wipes, plastic and tampon applicators are causing recurring pump failures; John Trequato said avoiding those disposals could prevent roughly $4,050,000 in taxpayer costs.
Bullhead City wastewater staff and a resident warned that non-flushable wipes and other debris are causing recurring sewer pump failures and significant avoidable expenses.
At a public information segment, a resident said the city has "had to replace 2 or 3 pumps at the beginning of that plant to a cost of about $40,000 a piece, just about every year" because of flushable-wipe problems. The resident said the issue has forced repeated maintenance work.
John Trequato, who identified himself…
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