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| 'Boil water' warning to thousands | 'Boil water' warning to thousands |
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| About 45,000 people in north Wales have been told to boil their drinking water after an increase in bacteria in reservoirs supplying the area. | About 45,000 people in north Wales have been told to boil their drinking water after an increase in bacteria in reservoirs supplying the area. |
| The warnings apply to the Bangor, Menai Bridge and Llanfairpwll areas, as well as the village of Capel Curig. | The warnings apply to the Bangor, Menai Bridge and Llanfairpwll areas, as well as the village of Capel Curig. |
| Welsh Water said any tap water used for drinking or food preparation should be boiled until further notice. | Welsh Water said any tap water used for drinking or food preparation should be boiled until further notice. |
| This is the latest in a series of problems with cryptosporidium affecting water supplies in north Wales. | This is the latest in a series of problems with cryptosporidium affecting water supplies in north Wales. |
| Officials said it was not known how long the warning would need to stay in place. AREAS ADVISED TO BOIL DRINKING WATER Bangor, Bangor side of Felinheli (marina), Beaumaris, Bethesda, Capel Curig, Cwm y GloGaerwen , Gallt y Foel, Gerlan, Llanddaniel, Llanddeiniolen, Llandegai Llandegfan, Llanfaes, Llanfairpwll, Llangoed, Menai Bridge, Mynydd LlandygaiPentir, Rachub, Rhiwlas, Sling, Talybont, Tan y Foel, Tregarth The area's tap water comes from the Mynydd Llandegai water treatment works, which takes supplies from the Marchlyn Bach and Ffynnon Lligwy reservoirs. | |
| Welsh Water said an increase in levels of cryptosporidium was found after "routine water quality sampling," which "prompted us to take this precautionary measure to protect public health." | Welsh Water said an increase in levels of cryptosporidium was found after "routine water quality sampling," which "prompted us to take this precautionary measure to protect public health." |
| The company said "extensive" further water sampling was needed, and it did not know why there was an increase in cryptosporidium leves. | The company said "extensive" further water sampling was needed, and it did not know why there was an increase in cryptosporidium leves. |
| Cryptosporidium is a parasite found in humans and animals and can cause temporary diarrhoeal illness. Its eggs are killed by boiling water. | Cryptosporidium is a parasite found in humans and animals and can cause temporary diarrhoeal illness. Its eggs are killed by boiling water. |
| The National Public Health Service for Wales has asked local GPs to report any cases of diarrhoea and to take samples to be tested for gastrointestinal infections such as cryptosporidium. | The National Public Health Service for Wales has asked local GPs to report any cases of diarrhoea and to take samples to be tested for gastrointestinal infections such as cryptosporidium. |
| Welsh Water said: "We apologise for inconvenience caused, but protecting public health is our highest priority." | Welsh Water said: "We apologise for inconvenience caused, but protecting public health is our highest priority." |
| For several days in mid-August, almost 5,000 people in the Tywyn, Aberdyfi, Bryncrug, Rhyd-yr-Onen and Brynglas areas of Gwynedd were also advised to boil their tap water after the quality was affected by heavy rainfall. | For several days in mid-August, almost 5,000 people in the Tywyn, Aberdyfi, Bryncrug, Rhyd-yr-Onen and Brynglas areas of Gwynedd were also advised to boil their tap water after the quality was affected by heavy rainfall. |
| It followed tests which showed some cryptosporidium parasites in the water. | It followed tests which showed some cryptosporidium parasites in the water. |
| In November 2005 hundreds of people were left ill in Gwynedd and Anglesey after cryptosporidium affected affected a Snowdonia reservoir. | In November 2005 hundreds of people were left ill in Gwynedd and Anglesey after cryptosporidium affected affected a Snowdonia reservoir. |
| Any customers who want more information can call 0800 052 0130. | Any customers who want more information can call 0800 052 0130. |