Devon Residents Advised to Boil Water After Parasite Outbreak

Cryptosporidium detected in Brixham's water supply, causing illness and school closures

• UK Health Security Agency confirms 22 cases of cryptosporidium in Brixham.
• Residents report symptoms including diarrhoea and vomiting; more cases expected.
• South West Water sets up bottled water stations and issues £15 compensation to affected households.
• Boil water notice impacts drinking, cooking, and dental hygiene; water safe for bathing and washing.
• Investigations ongoing to identify contamination source; residents urged to follow health guidelines.

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