South West Water Pleads Guilty After 2024 Cryptosporidium Contamination Sickened Hundreds in Devon South West Water Ltd has admitted in court that it supplied drinking water unfit for human consumption during a 2024 parasitic outbreak in Brixham, Devon. The company pleaded guilty at Exeter Magistrates' Court to an offense under Section 70(1) of the Water Industry Act 1991 following an investigation into the contamination of the local water supply with cryptosporidium, a parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness including severe diarrhea and vomiting. The outbreak occurred in May 2024 and affected hundreds of residents, with several people requiring hospital treatment. Authorities issued a 'boil water' notice to approximately 17,000 households and businesses, instructing residents not to drink tap water unless it had been boiled and cooled. For some households, the restrictions remained in place for up to eight weeks while the contamination was addressed. The case was brought by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), which argued that the incident was serious enough to warrant sentencing in a crown court due to its high profile and the lasting impact on residents. However, District Judge Stuart Smith ruled that the magistrates’ court would retain jurisdiction. South West Water will be sentenced on 2 June and could face a significant fine. The company’s parent firm, Pennon, previously estimated that the total cost of the incident would approach £40 million, including remediation and operational changes. Political leaders and regulators criticized the incident as unacceptable and emphasized the need for accountability. Local MP Caroline Voaden said the guilty plea confirmed serious failures by the company, while water minister Emma Hardy described contamination of drinking water as rare but completely unacceptable. Regulators noted that although such incidents are uncommon, this one had a substantial impact on the affected community.

South West Water Pleads Guilty After 2024 Cryptosporidium Contamination Sickened Hundreds in Devon

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South West Water pleads guilty over Brixham drinking water contamination - Water Magazine South West Water pleaded guilty to criminal offences relating to the supply of contaminated drinking water during 2024 cryptosporidium incident.

South West Water pleaded guilty yesterday to criminal offences relating to the supply of contaminated drinking water during the 2024 cryptosporidium incident in Brixham, Devon...

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In Mozambique, diarrhoeal diseases are still a major threat to children under five

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Severn Trent issued warning over microbiological failures at Boughton works - Water Magazine Drinking Water Inspectorate warns Severn Trent Water following detection of microbiological contaminants in treated water.

Severn Trent issued warning over microbiological failures at Boughton works...

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A crisis deepens in Northern Ontario.

63 people have tested positive for #Cryptosporidium, and the #Parasite has been found inside the community's #WaterTreatment plant.

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Better advice could reduce travel-related infections Perceived risks often don't match actual risks

Here you can see a crystal structure of thioredoxin reductase from Cryptosporidium parvum in the "activated in" conformation (PDB code: 9H9C)

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Hearing for the prosecution of South West Water will now take place in March 2026 - Water Magazine Drinking Water Inspectorate announces hearing for the prosecution of South West Water will now take place on 4 March 2026 at 2 pm.

Hearing for the prosecution of South West Water will now take place in March 2026...

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Assessing viability and infectivity of #foodborne and waterborne stages (cysts/oocysts) of #Giardia duodenalis, #Cryptosporidium spp., and #Toxoplasma gondii: a review of #methods

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#DISCONTOOLS expert group on #Cryptosporidium in action @animalhealtheu.bsky.social. Thanks Lucy Robertson and all experts for building this chapter. Lots of discussions on the new vaccine, diagnostics and impacts of #Crypto. @moredunfoundation.bsky.social

Farm owner fined after Cryptosporidium outbreak A farm owner on the Isle of Wight has been fined after an outbreak resulting in more than 250 people being infected with Cryptosporidium. Sharon Wheeler ran an animal bottle feeding activity at a petting farm at Hazelgrove Farm in Ryde in April and May 2023. Visitors could purchase a... Continue Reading

Last week, #UVMLarnerMed professor of medicine, Christopher Huston, M.D. @uvmhealth.bsky.social infectious disease physician, Chris Huston, M.D., discussed #cryptosporidium treatments with @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social. @uvmvermont.bsky.social

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My future lab will study the genetic and transcriptional basis of parasite virulence and persistence in #Cryptosporidium, with a sprinkle of new tool development along the way.

Widespread genomic heterogeneity at the type II NAD(P)H dehydrogenase locus predisposes Cryptosporidium to clofazimine resistance The parasite Cryptosporidium is a leading cause of life-threatening diarrheal disease, and effective treatment is not available. The discovery of potent anti-Cryptosporidium activity of clofazimine, o...

Our latest story on Clofazimine resistance in Cryptosporidium! What started as a side project turned into one of the most interesting stories.

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Denmark solves Cryptosporidium outbreak A Cryptosporidium outbreak in Denmark has been traced to a type of produce from Italy. During June and July, the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) registered 11 cases of Cryptosporidium parvum IIzeta. The SSI, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen), and National Food Institute investigated the outbreak and found that... Continue Reading

Denmark solves Cryptosporidium outbreak A Cryptosporidium outbreak in Denmark has been traced to a type of produce from Italy. During June and July, the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) registered 11 cases of Cryptosporidium parvum IIzeta. The SSI, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen), and National Food Institute investigated the outbreak and found that... Continue Reading

Denmark solves Cryptosporidium outbreak A Cryptosporidium outbreak in Denmark has been traced to a type of produce from Italy. During June and July, the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) registered 11 cases of Cryptosporidium parvum IIzeta. The SSI, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen), and National Food Institute investigated the outbreak and found that... Continue Reading

DWQR writes to Scottish Water regarding Cryptosporidium concerns at two sites - Water Magazine The Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland (DWQR) has written to Scottish Water regarding Cryptosporidium concerns at two sites.

DWQR writes to Scottish Water regarding Cryptosporidium concerns at two sites...

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New Spotlight alert! #Cryptosporidium passes the #bileacid test to survive, authored by @ryanpardy.bsky.social Danielle Karo-Atar & Irah King, highlighting a @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social article by L. David Sibley & colleagues.

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Genetic crosses reveal genomic loci responsible for virulence in Cryptosporidium parvum infection The relationship between parasite genotype and pathogenesis is largely unknown for Cryptosporidium, a leading cause of diarrheal disease in children. …

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🧬 Parasite sex as a discovery tool — new insights into Cryptosporidium virulence!

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South West Water to be prosecuted following cryptosporidiosis outbreak event in 2024 - Water Magazine Following an investigation into the Cryptosporidiosis outbreak a court summons has been issued to South West Water Limited for prosecution.

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Cryptosporidium-host interactions: What’s new? Species of Cryptosporidium are a leading cause of diarrhoeal disease worldwide, with severe outcomes in immunocompromised individuals and malnourished…

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The essential host genome for #Cryptosporidium survival exposes metabolic dependencies that can be leveraged for treatment.

Survival of Cryptosporidium hinges on host squalene, a cholesterol precursor that regulates the redox status of glutathione.

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Cryptosporidium warning as people told not to cuddle and kiss lambs An outbreak in south Wales in 2024 saw over 200 people fall ill, with 18 needing hospital care.

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