Devon Water Crisis: Pennon Group Faces Backlash Amid Parasite Outbreak

Thousands affected by contaminated water receive compensation as calls grow for dividend suspension

Over 16,000 households and businesses in Brixham advised to boil water due to cryptosporidium contamination.
Pennon Group offers £3.5 million in compensation, with £215 per affected customer.
More than 50 confirmed cases of illness; two hospitalizations reported.
Pennon increases dividend payout despite ongoing crisis and prior fines for sewage spills.
MPs and residents demand suspension of dividend payments until water safety is fully restored.