ANTIOCH – Knock knock! A new scam is making its way through neighborhoods, with individuals claiming Antioch’s tap water is unsafe to drink as they attempt to sell water filtration systems, the city warned on Friday.

Officials have refuted claims made by the individuals and assured residents that Antioch’s water is safe for consumption and meets all federal and state requirements.

The city issued a warning after a resident was approached by someone claiming to test the water quality.

The individual reportedly presented a phony test result, alleging the presence of “13 cancer-causing contaminants,” and pressured the resident into purchasing a reverse osmosis system.

However, when the resident declined to provide their personal information, the individual became aggressive, said city off

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