EDMONTON - The Economic Crime Section of the Edmonton Police Service has issued a news release, which identifies that someone is posing as a water inspector to gain access to homes. Once inside, they steal money, wallets, and other small valuables while the homeowner is distracted.
EPCOR Water only sends employees to customer residences in the following circumstances:
- If EPCOR has identified a problem such as unusually high consumption which could indicate a leak,
- At the customer’s request, or
- To read a customer’s water meter.
EPCOR employees have EPCOR identification and wear EPCOR clothing or a uniform. Customers are encouraged to ask EPCOR employees to present company identification.
EPCOR is an Alberta-based company with $2.8 billion in assets. EPCOR owns power plants in Alberta, British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest and has approximately 2000MW of capacity either in operation or under development. In addition to using traditional fuel sources of natural gas and coal, EPCOR is committed to and operates sustainable development power projects such as small hydro, landfill gas, wind and biomass. EPCOR operates electrical transmission and distribution networks, builds and operates water and wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure; and sells essential elements for living – power, water and natural gas to customers in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and the Pacific Northwest. EPCOR also markets commercial electric services such as street lighting, traffic control systems and electrical and water meter services. More information about EPCOR can be found on our Website at www.epcor.ca
For more information, please contact:
Gerry McCune
Director, Reputation Management
(780) 412-3178
