It has come to the City's attention that a private company has been going door-to-door offering to sell water treatment and other equipment.
These individuals are NOT City of Owen Sound nor other government employees.
Homeowners are reminded they are not obligated to provide water samples to any private individuals. The municipal water system in the City of Owen Sound treats water in accordance with the Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards.
Homeowners should also note that door to door solicitors must have a Hawkers and Peddlers licence issued by the City. Also, the installation of any plumbing equipment requires a plumbing permit from the City of Owen Sound.
Police have been informed of these activities and if any resident feels they have beenapproached in an inappropriate way, they should contact the Owen Sound Police Service at: 519-376-1234.

On Friday December 9, 2016 the Owen Sound Police received several complaints of people going door-to-door wanting to look at home owner's water heating systems.

It was also reported that these individuals were claiming to be city employees. The Owen Sound Police warn that they are not city staff and are in no way endorsed or hired by the city. These people are from a private company who operate using high pressure door-to-door sales tactics. They do not have authorization to be conducting any home inspections or sales in our community.

If companies like these come to your door, do not let them inside, take note of their physical description and any associated vehicles and then contact the Owen Sound Police at 519-376-1234.

If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Matt Prentice, Manager of Water and Wastewater, at 519-376-4274 or email [email protected]