Almost two months on from a bacteria outbreak in Brixham, people still living under restrictions say they are 'really angry' at the continued delays.
a bacteria outbreak in Brixham ,Some people have this week been released from the 'boil water' notice - but almost 700 households are still waiting and having to avoid the tap water.
Carolyn and her husband were among hundreds of people who became unwell with what they suspect was cryptosporidiosis caused by a bacteria in the water system. The restrictions have been lifted in some areas, but in Higher Brixham, where Carolyn lives, the waiting goes on. The boil water notice has been lifted for 731 properties in the Summercombe and Chestnut Drive supply zone.
He said the network has been thoroughly cleaned and flushed, and 1.2km of new pipework has been laid. "While we cannot and will not underestimate the impact this has had on people, we are pleased to have now removed 15,368 people from boil water notices.
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