United Utilities gives update as Thames Water tests samples after families in south fall ill
manchestereveningnews.co.ukUnited Utilities has issued an update as another water supplier is testing samples after families report falling ill. Thames Water has sent samples of water for lab testing after dozens of people reported becoming unwell with stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea in south-east London, according to reports today from the Observer.
Earlier this May, unsafe drinking water led to more than 100 cases of a waterborne disease down in Devon, with people asked to boil water over contamination concerns.
United Utilities, the water supplier for the north west, confirmed that there are 'no issues' with the tap water supply from the company.
United Utilities has encouraged households in the region to use their water as usual. READ MORE: 'It's immoral': Man, 63, REFUSED life insurance pay-out by Aviva after he's told he's dying A United Utilities spokesperson said: “There are no issues with the tap water supply.
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