But authorities say households in some areas need to continue safety measures amid waterborne parasitic disease
Anger in Devon as more cases of waterborne disease expected
Thousands of people in Devon can now safely drink their tap water again without having to boil it first, the region’s water supplier has announced after a parasite outbreak.
South West Water said about 14,500 households in the Alston supply area could use their tap water safely, although about 2,500 properties in Hillhead, the upper parts of Brixham and Kingswear should continue to boil their supply before drinking it.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More But authorities say households in some areas need to continue safety measures amid waterborne parasitic diseaseAnger in Devon as more cases of waterborne disease expectedThousands of people in Devon can now safely drink their tap water again without having to boil it first, the region’s water supplier has announced after a parasite outbreak.South West Water said about 14,500 households in the Alston supply area could use their tap water safely, although about 2,500 properties in Hillhead, the upper parts of Brixham and Kingswear should continue to boil their supply before drinking it. Continue reading…
