As Devon cryptosporidium victims hit 100, residents told water is STILL too contaminated with faeces to drink... and are offered £50 each 'for the inconvenience' by utility firm

As Devon cryptosporidium victims hit 100, residents told water is STILL too contaminated with faeces to drink...

and are offered £50 each 'for the inconvenience' by utility firm Residents have had to boil their water since May 15 to avoid parasite infection READ MORE: Government was warned about cryptosporidium risk LAST YEAR By Emily Stearn, Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 10:31 BST, 31 May 2024 | Updated: 10:33 BST, 31 May 2024 e-mail View comments One hundred people have now been struck down by cryptosporidium in Devon, health officials have warned. Brixham's ongoing outbreak of the parasite is believed to be linked to water contaminated with infected faeces making its way into the drinking supply. Whole streets in the town have been infected , with victims forced to endure days of diarrhoea and agonising stomach cramps, with one sufferer even comparing them to 'childbirth' .

Residents have also been forced to boil their own water since May 15 to ensure it is safe to drink and South West Water (SWW) bosses said 'further intense work' was still needed to 'fully remove any contamination'. The firm said it would automatically credit customer bills with £50 to compensate for the further inconvenience caused. Brixham's ongoing outbreak of the parasite is believed to be linked to water contaminated with infected faeces making its way into the drinking supply.

Whole streets in the town have been infected , with victims forced to endure days of diarrhoea and agonising .