Thousands in Devon no longer have to boil drinking water, says supplier

But authorities say households in some areas need to continue safety measures amid waterborne parasitic disease

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Thousands of households in the Brixham area of Devon can now safely use and drink their tap water without having to boil it first, South West Water (SWW) has said.

The water company said about 14,500 households in the Alston supply area can now use their tap water safely, although about 2,500 properties in Hillhead, upper parts of Brixham and Kingswear should continue to boil their supply before drinking it.