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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."
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