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Saskatchewan WSA raises red flag about doorstep water testing kits

The Water Security Agency cautions people across Saskatchewan about buying water purification kits at the doorstep. Tyler Schroeder / Global News

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) is cautioning people about using water testing kits left on doorsteps.

Private companies have been reportedly leaving these kits on doorsteps, which includes a bottle and instructions for taking a water sample.

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WSA said the bottles appear unclean and the instructions are incorrect.

Officials said homeowners should exercise caution before purchasing any water purification kits at the doorstep.

WSA partners with Saskatchewan municipalities to ensure drinking water is safe, in accordance with national standards.

People can read testing information for all WSA-regulated waterworks online.

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