South West Water fined record £1.853 million over Cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham
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Summary
South West Water was fined a record £1.853 million by Exeter Magistrates' Court on 2 June 2026, following a Drinking Water Inspectorate prosecution for a Cryptosporidium outbreak in the Brixham area of Devon. Between 15 May and 8 July 2024, up to 39,000 consumers were placed under a boil water notice after the parasite was detected in the drinking water supply. Over 390 customers reported illness during the incident. This represents the largest fine ever imposed for a drinking water offence.
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Between 15 May and 8 July 2024, up to 39,000 consumers were subject to a boil water notice following the detection of Cryptosporidium in the drinking water supply
Over 390 customer contacts reporting illness were received by South West Water during the incident
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