Conflicting Water Safety Notices Amid Parasite Outbreak in Devon

South West Water lifts boil notice for most homes, but 2,500 properties still affected after cryptosporidium contamination.

South West Water mistakenly informed some households they could stop boiling water, later reversing the advice.
17,000 households initially impacted; 14,500 now cleared to use tap water after rigorous testing.
Cryptosporidium contamination linked to a damaged air pipe near a cattle field.
46 confirmed cases of cryptosporidiosis, with over 100 additional reported symptoms.
Affected residents to receive compensation for the inconvenience and confusion caused.