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Thames Water Says Supply Is Clear After Customers Felt Unwell

  • Laboratory tests for samples in South London found no problems
  • Thames Water investigation comes after Devon contamination

Engineers' vans parked at the South Woodford pumping station, operated by Thames Water, in London, on April 19.

Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
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The UK’s Thames Water said there was no water contamination in south London after customers reported feeling unwell.

Thames Water — which serves about a quarter of the UK population, including London — said tests carried out after some local residents reported falling ill in the Sydenham area had come back clear. Problems were first reportedBloomberg Terminal by the Observer newspaper.