Cryptosporidium outbreak in UK

Over the last four weeks there has been an ongoing issue with Cryptosporidium contamination of water. Routine tests by Anglian Water found cryptosporidium in a sample from supplies back at the end of June. 108, 000 homes were affected with the "boil" notice., which was lifted on July 4th. The homes affected could not drink tap water for ten days and 13 people were found to have Cryptosporidium. Anglian Water has confirmed that a small rabbit that gained access to the treatment system caused the contamination at the Pitsford Water Treatment Works. The Northampton Chronicle reports that a further 13 cases are still under investigation, but over 700 people have reported symptoms of the illness to their doctor.

For more details on Cryptosporidium and water follow the link to the Drinking Water Inspectorate website.