South West Water was fined over a parasite outbreak in Devon
South West Water was fined over a parasite outbreak in Devon, with accounts differing on the fine amount. Four people were hospitalised and more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea were reported due to the outbreak, according to Bluesky. The Guardian reported that thousands of households were forced to boil their water. According to Bluesky, South West Water was fined £1.8 million; according到
South West Water was fined over a parasite outbreak in Devon. Accounts differ on the fine amount: Bluesky reported the fine was £1.8 million, while the Guardian and Western reported it was £1.85 million. According to Bluesky, four people were hospitalised and more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea occurred due to the outbreak. The Guardian reported that thousands of households were forced to boil their water. Residents reported ongoing health effects from water contamination in Brixham.
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