By Sara Beth Williams– — Local water providers in Citrus Heights and other jurisdictions are warning residents to be on alert for individuals posing as water officials and attempting to sell costly and unnecessary water treatment equipment.
The Citrus Heights Water District, Sacramento Suburban Water District, Orange Vale Water Company and California American Water issued a joint press release after reports surfaced of door-to-door solicitations throughout the districts. The incidents involved individuals claiming that household tap water may be unsafe and offering unsolicited in-home water testing.
According to the agencies’ release, these visits lead to “high-pressure” sales tactics where the individuals would convince residents to purchase expensive water treatment systems. Similar incidents have been reported in other Northern California communities, including Elk Grove, Fairfield, and Sacramento, according to water district officials…