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Company tells homeowners tap water is dangerous

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Homeowners claim a local company is trying to get them to think that their tap water can be deadly.

People complain that Aqua Clear Systems sent out water testers who turned out to be salesmen, pitching the advantages of a water filtration system that costs nearly $6,000.

So what could they say to convince someone to spend that kind of money? The FOX 5 I-Team equipped a house with hidden cameras and got the sales pitch ourselves.

CLICK THE VIDEO TO SEE I-TEAM REPORTER RANDY TRAVIS' STORY!

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