Water scam making the rounds in Antioch neighborhoods, city warns

"ANTIOCH Knock knock! A new scam is making its way through neighborhoods, with individuals claiming Antioch's tap water is unsafe to drink as they attempt to sell water filtration systems, the city warned on Friday. Officials have refuted claims made by the individuals and assured residents that Antioch's water is safe for consumption and meets all federal and state requirements. The city issued a warning after a resident was approached by someone claiming to test the water quality."

"The individual reportedly presented a phony test result, alleging the presence of 13 cancer-causing contaminants, and pressured the resident into purchasing a reverse osmosis system. However, when the resident declined to provide their personal information, the individual became aggressive, said city officials. Antioch's Water Treatment Plant Laboratory Supervisor Ivona Kagin said such individuals are not associated with the city or the water department."

"Tap water is tightly regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. We want to reassure residents that Antioch's drinking water meets or exceeds all federal and state requirements, Kagin said in a statement on Friday. Antioch also publishes its water quality data in its annual Consumer Confidence Report, which is available on the city's website, added Kagin. If water becomes unsafe for consumption, the city will notify residents and provide details on how to protect themselves, Kagin said."

Scammers have been approaching Antioch residents claiming tap water is unsafe and attempting to sell water filtration systems. One individual showed a phony test alleging 13 cancer-causing contaminants and aggressively pressured a resident to buy a reverse osmosis system when personal information was refused. Antioch's Water Treatment Plant Laboratory Supervisor Ivona Kagin said these individuals are not affiliated with the city or water department. Antioch's drinking water meets or exceeds federal and state requirements and is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Residents are advised to request official identification, verify employees with the Water Department, and report suspicious or aggressive activity to police.

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