South West Water admits criminal offence over Devon parasite outbreak
Firm pleads guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption in relation to 2024 cryptosporidiosis casesA major utility company has admitted supplying water unfit for human consumption after a parasite outbreak left more than 100 people in and around a seaside town sick.South West Water (SWW)...
<p>Firm pleads guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption in relation to 2024 cryptosporidiosis cases</p><p>A major utility company has admitted supplying water unfit for human consumption after a parasite outbreak left more than 100 people in and around a seaside town sick.</p><p>South West Water (SWW) pleaded guilty to the criminal offence relating to the cryptosporidiosis outbreak in Brixham, Devon, which affected 2,500 homes.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/04/south-west-water-admits-criminal-offence-over-devon-parasite-outbreak">Continue reading...</a>
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