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‘My son is still suffering’: the ill effects of water contamination in ‘Brixham incident’

Physical and psychological impacts of a tap water parasite outbreak continue to be felt in south Devon

The Guardian - UK

South West Water fined £1.85m over parasite outbreak in Devon

Utility company pleaded guilty to criminal offence of supplying water unfit for humans

The Guardian - UK

South West Water admits criminal offence over Devon parasite outbreak

Firm admits supplying water unfit for human consumption after nearly 150 people fell ill

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Devon residents without water to receive £200 compensation, says MP

South West Water said around 9,500 properties in the Torquay area were still affected after a pipe burst on Monday.

Evening Standard

South West Water faces court threat over sewage spill at Exmouth Beach in Devon

South West Water taken to court for spilling sewage at Exmouth beach

The Independent UK

Holidaymakers warned not to swim on popular Devon beach after sewage leak

Residents are outraged over the leak disrupting trade for local businesses at one of the busiest times of the year

The Independent UK

South West Water reveals cost of parasite compensation bill

Calls have been made for South West Water (SWW) to pay more compensation to those who were hit by the cryptosporidium outbreak in Devon.

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‘Boil water’ advisory lifted for most residents in Devon, water supplier says

South West Water says around 14,500 households in Alston area could use their tap water safely amid outbreak of waterborne illness

The Independent UK

Infections in Devon water parasite outbreak to keep rising for weeks, public health boss warns

MP says anger in Brixham ‘palpable’ as at least 46 cases of disease linked to contaminated water are confirmed

The Independent UK

Devon businesses fear loss of tourism as cases of parasitic disease double

Authorities confirm 46 cases and warn of weeks-long disruption as firms in Brixham hit by cancellations before school half-term

The Guardian - UK

Water boss apologises for Devon parasite outbreak after dozens fall ill

South West Water boss ‘truly sorry’ after health officials confirm 22 cases of infection causing diarrhoea-type illness

The Independent UK

Brixham: Water firm apologises as expert says Devon dirty water crisis 'could last two weeks'

Residents and visitors have fallen ill with sickness and diarrhoea, due to a parasite thought to be caused by cow manure

Evening Standard

South West Water ‘not honest’ about drought preparations, watchdog claims

Devon and Cornwall had months of hosepipe bans as parts of country almost ran out of water in 2022

The Guardian - UK

South West Water forced to apologise after sending hundreds of tanker loads of sewage to seaside resort

South West Water transported up to 240 tanker loads of sewage through Exmouth every day due to a burst pipe

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South West Water to reward customers who cut use with lower bills

‘Eco tariffs’ would not, however, be offered to those vulnerable customers already on lower, ‘social’ rates

The Guardian - UK

Water companies feel the heat as commercial bans loom in dry summer

Suppliers may be forced to cut large-scale usage by businesses amid fears of a repeat of last year’s heatwave

Daily Mirror

Nearly 400,000 homes hit by hosepipe ban - is your area affected?

For months the country has suffered with lower than expected rainfall, as parts of England have remained in drought status throughout the winter amid fears for the coming summer

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The National Gallery needs to rethink its plans to make an entrance

Remodelling the Sainsbury Wing on the lines of ‘an airport lounge’ is not a recipe for permanence

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Residents in Cornwall and Devon urged to cut down on shower time to save water

South West Water (SWW) wants people to save around five litres of water per day

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