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Scam 'water test' mailers targeting residents

Portage

Summary

Some residents got a fake 'annual water test notice' claiming to be from the city offering free in-home water testing. The city says it's a scam — don't call the number.

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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

None to the city, but residents who respond could be scammed.

✅Who benefits

Residents who heed the warning avoid the scam.

⚠️Who could be affected

Anyone who calls the scam number or buys the bogus test kit.

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