Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak

A water firm has been fined £1.8m due to a parasite outbreak in Devon that resulted in four hospitalizations and over 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea. The outbreak is believed to have originated from contaminated water, affecting numerous residents in the area. The significant fine reflects the severity of the incident and the company's failure to maintain proper water quality standards. The parasite outbreak had a substantial impact on the local community, causing widespread illness and disruption.

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