Costly consequences of ‘misuse’ of library bathrooms: $7,300 in plumbing repairs due to flushed needles, other waste

By: Mya Blanchard

Outlets: Nashua Ink Link

Published: January 8, 2026

Words: 439

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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NASHUA, NH – Since July 1, 2025, more than $7,300 has been spent on plumbing repairs at the Nashua Public Library to fix frequent clogs due to the misuse of restrooms, including the flushing of needles.

According to library Director Jennifer McCormack, this has been an ongoing issue that has escalated in recent months. In addition to those repairs, the library experienced a major backup …

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