South West Water fined £1.8m over Devon parasite outbreak
Summary
South West Water was fined £1.853 million after water in Brixham, Devon, was contaminated by a parasite called cryptosporidium. The outbreak in May 2024 caused over 140 cases of illness, including four hospitalizations, and was described as a serious public health incident.Key Facts
- South West Water admitted supplying water unsafe to drink.
- The contamination lasted 54 days in May 2024.
- More than 140 people experienced sickness and diarrhea.
- Four individuals were hospitalized due to the outbreak.
- The fine imposed was £1.853 million by Exeter Magistrates' Court.
- The court found that South West Water failed to properly monitor air valves in the water system.
- The judge called it a "major public health incident" with serious and widespread harm.
- The case was prosecuted by the Drinking Water Inspectorate.
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