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Residents of Brixham advised to boil water after parasite found; South West Water criticized for slow response and poor communication.
- 16,000 households and businesses in Brixham told to boil tap water due to contamination.
- Cryptosporidium parasite linked to damaged air valve in cattle field, causing illness.
- South West Water increases compensation to £115 and delivers bottled water to vulnerable groups.
- UK Health Security Agency confirms 22 cases, with more expected as investigations continue.
- Government vows thorough investigation and increased oversight of water companies.
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- South West Water Water industry company
- UK Health Security Agency Government agency
- Brixham Town in England
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