South West Water
Boil water notice lifted for last residents in town after May parasite outbreak
The warning not to drink tap water in Brixham, Devon, was put in place eight weeks ago after an outbreak of sickness and diarrhoea.
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Pennon’s annual report revealed that chief executive Susan Davy’s total pay jumped to £860,000 in 2023-24 from £543,000 the previous year.
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Pennon, which owns South West Water, has increased its dividend payout despite being handed a record fine last year for sewage spills.
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Pennon raised its dividend payout by 3.8% in spite of a record fine for sewage spills and as it comes under fire over contaminated water in Devon.
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Pennon said normal water supply has now been restored for 85% of customers, but many are still having to boil water after the
Two people taken to hospital following parasite outbreak, Commons told
There are currently 46 confirmed cases of cryptosporidium, a waterborne disease which can cause unpleasant symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting.
Thousands of Brixham residents continue to boil water after parasite outbreak
South West Water said it would not lift the ‘boil water’ notice in place for around 2,500 homes in Brixham until it was safe to do so
All Brixham homes affected by parasite promised safe water ‘as soon as possible’
About 2,500 households in Devon are being told by South West Water to continue boiling their tap water before drinking it.
Thousands of Brixham residents told they can safely drink tap water again
South West Water said around 14,500 households in the Alston supply area can now use their tap water safely.
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Conservative MP Anthony Mangnall said South West Water had failed to ‘safeguard public health’.