Wastewater division warns flushing wipes is causing costly pump failures
John Trequato of Bullhead City's wastewater division urged residents not to flush wipes or other non‑sewer items, saying clogs have led to burned pumps and repairs costing about $40,000 apiece and an avoidable total near $4,050,000.
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John Trequato, who identified himself as a wastewater division employee, showed dried‑bed clogs and a variety of non‑sewer items pulled from the system, and he urged residents to limit sewer disposals to human waste, toilet paper and gray water.
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