An outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite in south Devon's water supply has been caused cow manure leaking into the system.
South West Water handing out emergency rations of bottled water to anyone affected by the Cryptosporidium outbreak in Torbay An outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite in south Devon’s water supply has been caused cow manure leaking into the system. South West Water believes parasitic bug cryptosporidium, which causes severe stomach issues, entered the underground reservoir through a damaged air valve in a cattle field.
’ Hundreds are feared to have been struck down by the illness One primary school was even forced to close over fears students would develop symptoms, which include profuse diarrhoea, stomach pains, vomiting, and fever. Grandmother Elaine Hollier, 80, from Brixham, was taken to hospital on Saturday after suffering symptoms for two weeks. Her husband Dennis said he thought they had fallen ill with food poisoning – but now believes they ingested the parasite via the contaminated water.
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