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Record 拢1.8m fine for water firm after cryptosporidium from animal faeces found in drinking water

South West Water pleaded guilty after 390 people reported illness

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Defra Secretary said the record fine handed to South West Water was justified
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Defra Secretary said the record fine handed to South West Water was justified

South West Water has been fined 拢1,853,000 after it was found cryptosporidium from animal faeces entered the drinking water supply network via what is thought to be a faulty air valve. The record fine...

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