Potentially lethal bug found in water supply

A POTENTIALLY lethal bug has been discovered in a west Cork town’s water supply, forcing a local authority to tanker in water for up to 800 homes.

Cryptosporidium, which can also cause severe diarrhoea, has been identified in the lower levels of Bantry’s drinking water.

A county council spokesman said sampling results over the past week at the treatment plant at Milleenacoola have indicated “minor levels” of bacteria.