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Anger continues over Devon water parasite outbreak

The waterborne parasite causes prolonged diarrhoea and sickness, and is believed to have been caused by a damaged air valve on private land.

There have been 100 confirmed cases, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Upper Brixham resident Howard Heather was taken to Torbay Hospital after becoming unwell at the beginning of May.

He said: “I did feel rough. The diarrhoea and vomiting was like nothing I’ve ever experienced before, really violent.

“It’s such an awful bug and it takes a while to get over”.

The former factory worker, who also has type 2 diabetes, said his illness has been confirmed as a case of cryptosporidium.

“I’m aggrieved by it and I think it was totally preventable. So, my feelings towards South West Water are quite negative,” he said.


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