Cryptosporidium outbreak
Around 16,000 households and businesses in the Brixham area have been issued with ‘boil water notices’ after cryptosporidium was found in the local water supply network. Leigh Day is investigating a potential claim and ask anyone who may have been affected to register. Register your interest
Cryptosporidium is a parasite usually found in the intestines of infected animals and people. It can be passed on by contact with faeces or contamination of the food or water supply. There is currently an outbreak in the Brixham area in Devon.
Product safety lawyer Michelle Victor and her team are investigating a potential claim for those who believe they have been affected.
What is Cryptosporidium?
Cryptosporidium causes a viral illness with typical symptoms including diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, fever and loss of appetite. Symptoms will typically resolve on their own within a month or so, however, in clinically vulnerable individuals, it can lead to longer periods of illness. Some individuals may develop much more serious secondary conditions, such as neurological disorders or diseases of the internal organs.
The situation is evolving with ongoing investigations, however, the already apparent scale of the outbreak is a cause for serious concern.
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“This is an extremely concerning outbreak and local residents will understandably be asking how this could have happened and whether more could have been done to prevent it. For the last couple of years, there has been an increasingly urgent national conversation about the state of our water industry. Incidents like this show how vital it is that public utilities are safe, monitored and regulated. Anyone who has fallen ill may be entitled to compensation.”
Michelle Victor, Consumer Rights specialist, Leigh Day
Anyone who believes they may have been infected with cryptosporidium can contact the Leigh Day Consumer Rights Team on 0203 780 0432 or fill in our form for preliminary advice and guidance.
Meet the team
Michelle Victor
Michelle is a leading consumer rights lawyer and head of the food safety team in London
Angela Bruno
Angela is a leading product safety and consumer rights lawyer. She also co-manages the food safety team at the London office.
Andrew Jackson
Andrew is a associate solicitor in the product safety and consumer law team
Joanna Thompson
Joanna is a member of the product safety team