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Residents now accountable for what's flushed

Beatrice residents could end up paying more out-of-pocket if a backed up sewer line causes damage to their property, following a policy change from the Board of Public Works on Wednesday.

In the past, residents who had had sewer backup problems were eligible to receive up to $250 from the city regardless of whether the backup was the city's fault. With the change in policy approved by the board on Wednesday, the city will not pay for damages in cases in which it is not responsible for the blockage, which is usually caused when materials such as paper towels are flushed down the toilet and get stuck in the sewer pipes.

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