A spate of recent illnesses in Brixham has led to fears over a second outbreak of cryptosporidium. But South West Water (SWW) says all its tests are negative for the waterborne bacteria. The UK ...

Concerns are being raised over how long an investigation into a water parasite outbreak in Devon is taking. On 15 May 2024 cryptosporidium was confirmed in the water supply in and around Brixham ...

A water parasite outbreak in Devon earlier this year cost South West Water's (SWW) parent company £16.3m, bosses have confirmed. The outbreak of cryptosporidium in May saw about 100 confirmed ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA ... However, following the outbreak of cryptosporidium in specific areas of Brixham, we have decided to delay the opening. A swimmer could unknowingly enter ...

South West Water (SWW) has been asking people in Brixham to boil tap water after cryptosporidium ... outbreak and wanted SWW to help restore confidence in the water locally. According to the UK ...