South West Water admits criminal offence over Devon parasite outbreak

Firm pleads guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption in relation to 2024 cryptosporidiosis cases

A major utility company has admitted supplying water unfit for human consumption after a parasite outbreak left more than 100 people in and around a seaside town sick.

South West Water (SWW) pleaded guilty to the criminal offence relating to the cryptosporidiosis outbreak in Brixham, Devon, which affected 2,500 homes.