Door-to-door water safety scam: Officials urge residents to verify identity

(FOX40.COM) — Northern California water officials are warning residents about an issue of people going door-to-door claiming that their tap water is unsafe. • Video above: Lawmakers push for water safety bill AB 1005 this Labor Day celebration

Citrus Heights Water District, Sacramento Suburban Water District, Orange Vale Water Company and California American Water are warning residents about unauthorized solicitations targeting local households.

CHWD officials said that reports have surfaced of people posing as water officials, knocking on doors, and claiming “your tap water may be unsafe.” They offer unsolicited in-home water testing, which can lead to high-pressure sales tactics for costly and unnecessary water treatment equipment or services…

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