South West Water has issued a cautionary boil water advisory to residents across Brixham, Boohay, Kingswear, Roseland, and north-east Paignton in Devon after a suspected outbreak of cryptosporidium, a waterborne parasite, has led to a surge in illnesses, including diarrhoea, vomiting, and stomach pains.
The alert comes after reports of hundreds of people experiencing symptoms consistent with cryptosporidium infection, prompting an urgent investigation by public health authorities. Cryptosporidium is a parasite commonly found in contaminated water sources, and its presence can lead to severe gastrointestinal issues.
