Paso Robles warns of drinking water scam

By Paso Robles Press · Mon Sep 29 2025

PASO ROBLES — The City of Paso Robles is warning residents about a door-to-door scam falsely claiming the City’s tap water is contaminated.

Scammers are telling residents the water contains wastewater or recycled water and sometimes use misleading “tests” to push unnecessary water treatment devices. City officials stress that Paso Robles tap water is safe, regularly tested, and meets all state and federal health standards.

Residents are reminded that official water quality updates will always come directly from the City. Suspicious encounters should be reported to the Paso Robles Police Department at (805) 237-6464, or 911 in an emergency. For water quality questions, call the Utilities Department at (805) 237-3864 or visit prcity.com/424/About-Our-Water