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South West Water admits supplying water unfit for humans after ‘abhorrent’ parasite outbreak
South West Water admitted supplying contaminated water causing over 140 illnesses and four hospitalizations during a Cryptosporidium outbreak in Devon, leading to a large fine.
- South West Water Ltd pleaded guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption after a parasitic outbreak in Brixham, Devon in May 2024 contaminated the water supply.
- Around 17,000 households were issued a "boil water" notice for up to eight weeks due to the cryptosporidium parasite contamination that caused illness.
- The prosecution argued the case was "high-profile" and "exceptionally sensitive", while authorities condemned the "unacceptable" contamination and called for accountability.
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Firm admits supplying water unfit for human consumption after parasite outbreak - The Mirror
South West Water Ltd pleaded guilty to supplying contaminated water to customers in Devon in 2024, leaving hundreds of people sick with some requiring hospital treatment and 17,000 homes issued with a 'boil water' notice
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Company admits supplying water unfit for humans after parasitic outbreak in Devon
Some people were treated in hospital and hundreds of others were also ill during the 2024 Devon outbreak, after the water supply was contaminated by cryptosporidium., a parasite which causes sickness and diarrhoea.
·United Kingdom
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