The outbreak of Cryptosporidium in the Brixham, Hillhead and Kingswear areas continues .
South West Water's 'boil water notice' means that anyone using tap water in the area should boil it before drinking, preparing and cooking food or brushing teeth.
Please carefully follow the advice of South West Water, which you can find online at their website here.
You can collect bottled water at the three following locations from:
- Churston Car Boot Field, TQ4 7BQ
- Broadsands Car Park, TQ4 6HX
- Freshwater Quarry Car Park, TQ5 8BA
If you're on South West Water's Priority Services Register, you'll automatically receive bottled water throughout the boil water notice period.
If you need support collecting water, there is also a ‘dial a bottle’ service, which you can call on: 0344 3461010
South West Water has also set up a dedicated phone line for businesses and retailers about the incident, so they can discuss any impact this situation may have had on their businesses.
The line is open Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for advice on: 0333 234 3293
For further information on the subject, please visit our cryptosporidium information pages on our website.
We are helping South Hams’ residents to improve the energy efficiency their homes, one of our top priorities.
Along with partners South Dartmoor Community Energy , Dartmoor Energy Ltd and Correct Contract Services Ltd, we are helping future proof some of the most poorly performing energy rated properties across the District.
From solar panels, better insulation, greener heating, improved ventilation and more, we are helping residents lower their bills and give them more control of their energy use.
Residents who are interested in retrofitting their homes for a more comfy and efficient way of living can find out more and check if they are eligible at www.southhams.gov.uk/hug2
You can learn more about the experience of Barry Cohen, a Totnes resident and one of the first to benefit from the upgrades who has in our recent video.
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