Oroville sewer stewards keep pipes flowing

Oroville sewer stewards keep pipes flowing

OROVILLE — Quietly unnoticed, Oroville’s sewer stewards keep 66 miles of gravity-fed main line flowing every day. Despite common knowledge that only a few things should be flushed down toilets, so much more makes their way down the pipes. Crushed concrete, wet wipes, cooking grease, toys, car keys, rocks, clothes and towels are found regularly, according to Oroville Public Works wastewater collection systems operator Amanda Wilkey. “If it fits, …