Santa Maria’s Water Supply is Safe Despite False Solicitor Claims
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria is warning about a possible scam targeting residents.
The scam involves misinformation about the local water supply.
While the business organization has not been identified and the specific products being sold are not being commented on, the city wants residents to know there is nothing wrong with the local water supply.
Santa Maria residents are reporting some door-to-door solicitors selling water purification products who are claiming the city's water supply is contaminated and unsafe.
“The City of Santa Maria is aware that there's a potential scam involving water customers,” says Santa Maria’s city manager Mark van de Kamp. “We've received several concerned inquiries from residents.”
City officials wish to assure local residents that Santa Maria's water supply is tested on a weekly basis at 25 different stations and wells.
“That's what we understand, is they’re going door to door trying to sell some water treatment products,” says van de Kamp. “And that's fine, it’s just when you're then going that extra messaging and asserting that the city's water is unsafe, that's not true.”
All tests continue to reveal it meets federal, state, and county requirements.
Officials say it is good quality water, and it remains safe to consume and use for all purposes.
“We also put together an annual water quality report,” says van de Kamp. “So if you want to see what's in the water and what the testing levels are, you can either stop by City Hall or Utilities Department or even check it out on our website.”
If residents wish to purchase the water purification products, that is up to them, but the claims of contamination and unsafe supply are unsubstantiated.
The city also wants it known they do not reimburse for the purchase.
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