Government Ministers are receiving regular updates on the situation in Devon following the detection of cryptosporidium in water supplies.
Ministers are meeting with senior representatives from South West Water and the local authority to ensure every step is taken to resolve the situation and return clean water supplies as soon as possible.
The Boil Water Notice was issued to around 16,000 households and businesses in the Brixham area of Devon, advising them not to use their tap water for drinking without boiling and cooling it first.
Water Minister Robbie Moore said:
“I am receiving regular updates South West Water, who are working with the Drinking Water Inspectorate and UK Health Security Agency, to identify the source of the contamination. We need South West Water to resolve this issue and ensure clean water returns to the Brixham area as soon as possible.
“I will also be working with the local authority, MPs and other partners locally to ensure the local community is supported during this time.
“I can assure residents that boiled water is safe and I ask them to continue to follow the boiling measures as advised.”
