I went to hospital after drinking tap water. Now my bill has gone up 62%'

"Tanya Matthews went to hospital for a colonoscopy after months of persistent symptoms, such as diarrhoea and stomach cramps, following the release of the parasite into Brixham's water supply. She was one of the first to raise the alarm, after posting on a local social media group that triggered a wave of comments from others suffering the same symptoms."

"The under-fire water company admitted supplying water unfit for human consumption during May 2024 at a hearing at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The court heard that the Drinking Water Inspectorate's view on sentencing, which will take place in June, was that the firm's actions had been reckless a claim refuted by its solicitor at the hearing."

South West Water pleaded guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption during a cryptosporidiosis outbreak in Brixham, Devon in May 2024. Tanya Matthews, a mother-of-four, experienced persistent symptoms including diarrhoea and stomach cramps after drinking contaminated tap water and required hospitalization for a colonoscopy. She was instrumental in alerting authorities by posting about her symptoms on social media, prompting others to report similar illnesses and triggering South West Water's confirmation of the parasite. The company faced court proceedings at Exeter Magistrates' Court, with the Drinking Water Inspectorate recommending reckless conduct charges. Sentencing is scheduled for June. Adding to frustration, Matthews now faces significant bill increases from the water company responsible for the contamination.

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