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South West Water fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak

Published Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · Updated June 3

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South West Water has been fined £1.8 million after its water supply in Brixham, Devon, was contaminated with the cryptosporidium parasite. This outbreak led to hundreds of people falling ill in the local community.

What We Know — Key Points

  • South West Water has been fined almost £2m, specifically a record £1.8m, after its water supply in and around Brixham, Devon, was contaminated with the parasite cryptosporidium.
  • The cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham, Devon, led to hundreds of people falling ill.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • BBC NewsCenter

    The BBC News article reports that South West Water was fined almost £2m after its water supply in Brixham, Devon, was contaminated with cryptosporidium, focusing on the legal consequences and the impact on the local community.

  • Sky NewsCenter-Right

    Sky News reported that South West Water received a record £1.8m fine following a cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham, Devon, which caused hundreds of people to fall ill.

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