Source found of the parasite that has made town ill

RESIDENTS are likely to have to boil tap water for another week due to a parasite in their supply - but officials now believe they may have tracked down the cause of the problem.

- Emily Beament

Around 16,000 households and firms in areas of Brixham in Devon have been told not to drink tap water.

The UK Health Security Agency said 22 cases of cryptosporidium, a waterborne disease caused by a microscopic parasite, have been confirmed.

Local Tory MP Anthony Mangnall met with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for an update from South West Water.

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He said: "SWW believes they have located the source of the issue and initiated a fix but are continuing investigations. The 'boil water' notice is likely to be in place for at least a further six or seven days."