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Town warns residents against dubious sales practices

Town of Stettler has issued a warning to all residents against fraudulent sales practices undertaken by dubious companies trying to sell water purification equipment.

The town management took the unusual step of issuing a press release on the issue both to caution residents and to give assurances about the quality of the tap water for consumption.

“Some sales techniques have involved scare tactics and trickery to entice people to buy devices that can cost thousands of dollars, but which residents may not need,” said the press release signed by Melissa Robbins, director of operations.

“Unfortunately some of these sales drives have been directed at senior citizens who are living alone and are often vulnerable to some direct sale programs,” the statement added.

Referring to a CBC report broadcast earlier this year, which is available at http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/01/28/marketplace-tap-water.html, the statement urged all residents to be alert as to what they are being offered and with what kind of conditions.

In the statement, residents are also assured that no further water purification is necessary to consume tap water, including for drinking.

“The town water quality is constantly monitored and tested,” said the statement.

“Alberta Environment sets stringent guidelines and parameters that must be met by all municipal water suppliers.”

“Our water treatment plant is fully equipped with the latest monitoring and reporting systems and consistently falls well within Alberta Environment and Health guidelines.”

The statement added that the town was also prepared to provide for information for those who needed it to prevent any undesired consequences.