Thames Water tests water samples after dozens of people reported being sick with vomiting and...

Residents in Beckenham have complained of being struck down by a nasty stomach bug that has left one woman in hospital in the latest scare over dirty water.

Thames Water told MailOnline it had collected samples from the Central Sydenham area of London on Tuesday after concerns were raised by customers.Thames Water sent samples of water to the lab for testing after dozens of people reported being sick with vomiting and diarrhoea in south-east London The spokesperson continued: 'We take the quality of our water extremely seriously – it is the highest quality drinking water in the world – and since 2010 more than 99.95 per cent of tests taken from customers' taps met the standard required by UK and European legislation.Katie Cox, a TV producer who lives in the Beckenham area, told the Guardian: 'I was unwell two weeks ago with what I thought was a stomach bug.

South West Water set up bottled water stops for residents to pick up water if they are unable to boil it at home

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