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Mother Uncovers Waterborne Parasite Outbreak in Brixham

3/6/2026

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Tanya Matthews, a mother of four, exposed a cryptosporidiosis outbreak in Brixham, Devon after falling ill from tap water.
South West Water confirmed traces of the parasite and admitted it supplied unsafe water, with sentencing in June.
Matthews criticized the response as delayed.
South West Water issued the boil notice, set up water collection points, and increased bills by 11%.

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Tanya Matthews, a mother of four, exposed a cryptosporidiosis outbreak in Brixham, Devon after falling ill from tap water.
South West Water confirmed traces of the parasite and admitted it supplied unsafe water, with sentencing in June.
Matthews criticized the response as delayed.
South West Water issued the boil notice, set up water collection points, and increased bills by 11%.