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Water Contamination

Compensation for contaminated water

Our lawyers have successfully claimed compensation for a number of clients over the years who have fallen ill due to contaminated water.

If you or a member of your family, have fallen ill due to water contamination and would like to talk to a solicitor, please contact the RJW Contaminated Water Helpline on 0800 884 0384 or email enquiries@rjw.co.uk.  Alternatively complete our short enquiry form and we will contact you

We have acted in many cases where people have fallen ill by unknowingly drinking contaminated water. One of the common gastrointestinal illnesses that can arise due to drinking contaminated water is Cryptosporidiosis. The Cryptosporidium parasite has an incubation period of 2-5 days and can cause diarrhoea, stomach pain, dehydration and fever.

Contaminated water causes cryptosporidiosis outbreak.

Residents in Tywyn, Aberdyfi, Bryncrug, Rhyd yr Onen and Brynglas have been urged to watch out for the potential symptoms of Cryptosporidiosis following the contamination of local water supplies.

Heavy rainfall on and before August 11th caused the region’s water treatment process to fail and supplies were contaminated with the Cryptosporidium parasite. This mirrors a similar incident in the North Wales area in 2005, which saw more than 1000 people struck down with the illness, after the water supply to 70,000 people was found to contain the same contaminant.

Welsh Water Users Warned Against Serious Dangers of Contaminated Water

Spread and symptoms of cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium is usually spread through consumption of contaminated water or food, or contact with infected faeces. The parasite has an incubation period of two to five days and symptoms to look out for include watery diarrhoea, stomach pain, dehydration and fever and while they usually last several days, they can continue for weeks.  Elderly people and young children are at particular risk of illness, and those with immune problems may also have a more prolonged recovery time.

Our experience of water contamination claims compensation claims

We are currently representing many clients from North Wales who were affected when contaminated water passed into the local water supply of tens of thousands of residents.

We recognize that some water contamination cases can produce severe injuries and some are difficult to prove. We will carefully investigate your claim and advise you on the prospect of success.

If you think you may have a claim, please call the RJW Contaminated Water Helpline FREE on 0800 884 0384 or email: enquiries@rjw.co.uk