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South West Water
Coverage of South West Water in the Nexus archive.
- South West Water handed record fine after incident that left hundreds ill
South West Water was issued a record fine following an incident that left hundreds of people ill. The article includes a photograph credited to PA.
- South West Water fined £1.85m over parasite outbreak in Devon
South West Water was fined £1.85m for supplying water unfit for human consumption during a cryptosporidiosis outbreak in Brixham, Devon. The incident in 2024 caused hundreds to fall ill and forced thousands to boil their water.
- South West Water admits supplying homes with parasite-ridden water that left four people in hospital - after telling people it was safe to drink
South West Water admitted to supplying homes with parasite-contaminated water, resulting in four hospitalizations, despite previously assuring residents of its safety. The company's acknowledgment followed reports of health issues linked to the water supply.