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Evening Standard
Anna Wise

South West Water owner Pennon says losses deepened after Devon parasite outbreak

South West Water owner Pennon has reported widening losses following a parasite outbreak in Devon, while it said hiking water bills this year would help fund its £3.2 billion investment plans.

The utilities firm reported a pre-tax loss of £72.7 million for the year to the end of March, widening from the £9.1 million loss reported last year.

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