Storm overflow register · 2025 annual return

Anglian Water storm overflows, 2025

Anglian Water reported 1,442 storm overflows in England for 2025. Together they recorded 17,322 spills over 105,806 hours, an average of 12.0 spills per overflow against 20.4 across England. That ranks 1 of 10 companies, where 1 is the fewest spills per overflow. Counting the same overflows in both years, spills were down 61% on 2024.

244 overflows did not spill · 38 spilled more than 60 times · 1,323 had monitors working for 90% of the year or more · 419 sewage treatment works with overflows

Hours spilling by month, 2025

010k20k30k40kJan 2025: 32,000 hours spillingJanFeb 2025: 10,152 hours spillingFebMar 2025: 1,794 hours spillingMarApr 2025: 1,375 hours spillingAprMay 2025: 789 hours spillingMayJun 2025: 1,209 hours spillingJunJul 2025: 3,556 hours spillingJulAug 2025: 359 hours spillingAugSep 2025: 1,848 hours spillingSepOct 2025: 2,287 hours spillingOctNov 2025: 24,856 hours spillingNovDec 2025: 25,568 hours spillingDec
Hours spilling, all Anglian Water overflows, from the start/stop records. Spills running across a month end are split between the months.

All Anglian Water storm overflows

Sorted by hours spilling. Open an overflow for its permit, location, reasons for high spills and improvement status.

OverflowDischarges toSpills 2025Hours 2025Spills vs 2024Monitor uptime
Stoke Bruerne STW
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Stoke Bruerne
EA ID / permit
AWS01304 · AW1NF183
Outlet location
SP7490049720 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tove (DS Greens Norton) (GB105033038180)
2024 spills / hours
179 / 1,511
Long-term average
82.5 spills a year (monitored since 2022)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 109 hours spilling →
Tributary of the River Tove 19 109 down 89% 100%
Brigg Water Recycling Centre
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Brigg
Company site name
Brigg Water Recycling Centre
EA ID / permit
AWS00141 · AW3NFF892
Outlet location
SE9938007620 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Ancholme from Bishopbridge to the Humber (GB104029067520)
2024 spills / hours
9 / 32
Long-term average
34.0 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 108 hours spilling →
The Black Dyke Nt 15 108 up 67% 100%
Grimsby Pyewipe WRC and TPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
GRIMSBY-PYEWIPE SO TPS
EA ID / permit
AWS00528 · AW3TS519
Outlet location
TA2632011080 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
HUMBER LOWER (GB530402609201)
Bathing water
Cleethorpes
2024 spills / hours
38 / 95
Long-term average
46.3 spills a year (monitored since 2022)
High-spill reason (company)
Performance - Pump failure / issue
Investigation
Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing, Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 107 hours spilling →
The River Humber 34 107 down 11% 100%
Tingewick - Foul TPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
TINGEWICK - FOUL SP
EA ID / permit
AWS01386 · AWCNF11346
Outlet location
SP6608032880 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Ouse (Brackley to Buckingham) (GB105033037860)
2024 spills / hours
35 / 354
Long-term average
27.6 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 106 hours spilling →
Brain 14 106 down 60% 100%
Ness Point Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
LOWESTOFT-NESS POINT TPS
EA ID / permit
AWS00871 · ASECS12403
Outlet location
TM5566093740 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Suffolk (GB650503520002)
2024 spills / hours
99 / 173
Long-term average
81.7 spills a year (monitored since 2023)
High-spill reason (company)
Performance - Pump failure / issue
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 104 hours spilling →
North Sea 56 104 down 43% 100%
Walpole No 2 PS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
WALPOLE NO2 SP
EA ID / permit
AWS01574 · Permit Applied For
Outlet location
TM3733275290 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Blyth (Hevingham Hall - d/s Halesworth) (GB105035046030)
2024 spills / hours
39 / 420
Long-term average
7.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 104 hours spilling →
Blyth (Hevingham Hall - d/s Halesworth) 7 104 down 82% 100%
Northfield Est.
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
ONEHOUSE-NORTHFIELD EST TPS
EA ID / permit
AWS00919 · ASENF2508
Outlet location
TM0260059600 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Haughley Watercourse (GB105035046190)
2024 spills / hours
48 / 484
Long-term average
29.5 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 103 hours spilling →
Trib Haughley Water 18 103 down 63% 100%
Benfleet Water Recycling Centre
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Benfleet
Company site name
BENFLEET STW
EA ID / permit
AWS00079 · CSSC.4458
Outlet location
TQ7700086100 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
THAMES LOWER (GB530603911401)
2024 spills / hours
45 / 437
Long-term average
32.2 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Bathing Water and/or Shellfish Water investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 103 hours spilling →
Benfleet Creek 14 103 down 69% 100%
Paulerspury - Cuttle Mill PS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
PAULERSPURY-CUTTLE MILL SP
EA ID / permit
AWS00975 · AW1NF829
Outlet location
SP7185046480 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tove (DS Greens Norton) (GB105033038180)
2024 spills / hours
49 / 318
Long-term average
26.6 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 102 hours spilling →
trib River Tove 21 102 down 57% 100%
Meadowcroft Way
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
ORWELL-MEADOWCROFT WAY SP
EA ID / permit
AWS00830 · AW1NF1436
Outlet location
TL3620049740 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tributary of Rhee (GB105033038150)
2024 spills / hours
55 / 1,041
Long-term average
33.3 spills a year (monitored since 2023)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 101 hours spilling →
Trib River Rhee 8 101 down 85% 90%
Little Bytham - Station Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
LITTLE BYTHAM-STATION RD SSO
EA ID / permit
AWS00745 · AW5NF1812
Outlet location
TF0152017950 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
The Tham (GB105031050650)
2024 spills / hours
147 / 3,077
Long-term average
55.6 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 100 hours spilling →
West Glen 13 100 down 91% 94%
Grimston Water Recycling Centre
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Grimston
Company site name
GRIMSTON STW
EA ID / permit
AWS00532 · AECNF11353
Outlet location
TF7127021000 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Gaywood River (GB105033047680)
2024 spills / hours
89 / 1,837
Long-term average
71.8 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 100 hours spilling →
Watery Lane Drain 9 100 down 90% 100%
Sawtry Pumping Station CSO/EO
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
SAWTRY-OLD NORTH ROAD TPS
EA ID / permit
AWS01098 · AW1NF930
Outlet location
TL1770083200 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Middle Level (GB205033000050)
2024 spills / hours
32 / 272
Long-term average
16.7 spills a year (monitored since 2023)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 100 hours spilling →
Trib of Black Horse Drain 9 100 down 72% 100%
Evenley STW
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Evenley
EA ID / permit
AWS00415 · AWCNF2056
Outlet location
SP5899034900 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Ouse (Brackley to Buckingham) (GB105033037860)
2024 spills / hours
38 / 321
Long-term average
22.2 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 99 hours spilling →
Stream River Great Ouse Nt 12 99 down 68% 100%
Woodbridge Quayside TPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Woodbridge Quayside Transfer Pumping Station
EA ID / permit
AWS01535 · AW4TS1403
Outlet location
TM2771048950 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
DEBEN (GB520503503900)
Shellfish water
Deben
2024 spills / hours
27 / 78
Long-term average
17.9 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Bathing Water and/or Shellfish Water improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 98 hours spilling →
River Deben 18 98 down 33% 100%
Nevada Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Nevada Road CSO, Canvey Island, Essex
EA ID / permit
AWS00874 · ASENF12428
Outlet location
TQ8047084190 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
THAMES LOWER (GB530603911401)
2024 spills / hours
18 / 102
Long-term average
17.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Bathing Water and/or Shellfish Water investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 97 hours spilling →
Knightswick Dyke 16 97 down 11% 100%
Gawcott Brook
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
GAWCOTT SP
EA ID / permit
AWS00460 · Permit Applied For
Outlet location
SP6730031900 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Ouse (Brackley to Buckingham) (GB105033037860)
2024 spills / hours
64 / 556
Long-term average
41.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 97 hours spilling →
Gawcott Brook 18 97 down 72% 100%
Brington Water Recycling Centre
Storm tank at sewage works (with treatment)
Sewage works
Brington
Company site name
BRINGTON STW
EA ID / permit
AWS00150 · AW5NF5228
Outlet location
SP6654065760 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Church Brampton Arm (GB105032045380)
Treatment
Reed bed
2024 spills / hours
65 / 777
Long-term average
46.8 spills a year (monitored since 2022)
Monitor below 90%
Power failure / issue · Resolved - Oct
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 97 hours spilling →
Unnamed Trib of Brington Brook 22 97 down 66% 70%
Norwich Cedar Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Norwich Cedar Road Combined Sewer Overflow
EA ID / permit
AWS00936 · EPREB3296EH
Outlet location
TG2406707669 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Wensum DS Norwich (GB105034055882)
2024 spills / hours
31 / 7.5
Long-term average
26.2 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Monitor below 90%
Telemetry or data archiving failure / issue · Not Applicable - Ongoing investigation
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 96 hours spilling →
The River Wensum 11 96 down 65% 19%
Belaugh Water Recycling Centre
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Belaugh
Company site name
Belaugh WRC
EA ID / permit
AWS00074 · AW4TF351
Outlet location
TG2943018370 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Bure (Horstead Mill to St Benet's Abbey) (GB105034050931)
2024 spills / hours
116 / 2,065
Long-term average
64.0 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 96 hours spilling →
River Bure - Tidal 10 96 down 91% 100%
Willow Walk PS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
WEELEY-WILLOW WALK TPS
EA ID / permit
AWS01505 · AW2NFE01582
Outlet location
TM1480021800 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Holland Brook (GB105037077810)
2024 spills / hours
4 / 43
Long-term average
13.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 95 hours spilling →
Holland Brook 22 95 up 450% 100%
Drayton
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Drayton SSO
EA ID / permit
AWS00352 · AW5NF2117
Outlet location
SP8313092010 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Welland - conf Langton Bk to conf Gwash (GB105031050580)
2024 spills / hours
48 / 503
Long-term average
35.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Monitor below 90%
Power failure / issue · Resolved - Jul
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 95 hours spilling →
Trib River Welland 22 95 down 54% 65%
Halstead (Langley) WRC
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Halstead
Company site name
HALSTEAD STW
EA ID / permit
AWS00553 · AW2NF524
Outlet location
TL8368029670 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Colne (d/s Doe's Corner) (GB105037041330)
2024 spills / hours
57 / 478
Long-term average
40.0 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Bathing Water and/or Shellfish Water investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 95 hours spilling →
The River Colne Nt 10 95 down 82% 100%
Fritwell STW
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Fritwell
EA ID / permit
AWS00455 · AW1NF2895
Outlet location
SP5259028720 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Padbury Brook (GB105033038210)
2024 spills / hours
50 / 527
Long-term average
39.3 spills a year (monitored since 2023)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
UWWTR improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 94 hours spilling →
Padbury Brook River Great Ouse 22 94 down 56% 100%
Kibworth STW
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Kibworth
EA ID / permit
AWS00675 · AW5NF803
Outlet location
SP6898092660 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Langton Brook (GB105031045620)
2024 spills / hours
110 / 1,420
Long-term average
74.3 spills a year (monitored since 2023)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 93 hours spilling →
Langton Brook 12 93 down 89% 100%
SPS Stamford Rd-Ketton
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
KETTON-STAMFORD RD SP
EA ID / permit
AWS01230 · AW5NF1786
Outlet location
SK9870005200 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Chater - Lower (GB105031050440)
2024 spills / hours
71 / 1,254
Long-term average
42.5 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 93 hours spilling →
River Chater 14 93 down 80% 100%
Gt Easton - Bridgefoot TPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
GT EASTON-BRIDGEFOOT TPS
EA ID / permit
AWS00536 · ASENF10513
Outlet location
TL6029025450 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Chelmer (Gt. Easton - R. Can) (GB105037033950)
2024 spills / hours
16 / 194
Long-term average
14.2 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 93 hours spilling →
tributary River Chelmer 11 93 down 31% 100%
Braybrooke SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
BRAYBROOKE TPS
EA ID / permit
AWS00132 · AW5NF1788
Outlet location
SP7630084400 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Jordan (Welland) (GB105031045600)
2024 spills / hours
58 / 733
Long-term average
37.5 spills a year (monitored since 2022)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 92 hours spilling →
River Jordan 10 92 down 83% 100%
Kings Lynn-Millfleet SO2 CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
KINGS LYNN-MILLFLEET SO2 OV
EA ID / permit
AWS00694 · AW1NF1041
Outlet location
TF6185019670 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Gaywood River (GB105033047680)
2024 spills / hours
110 / 542
Long-term average
70.8 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 92 hours spilling →
Culverted section of Gaywood R 46 92 down 58% 98%
Bungay Water Recycling Centre
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Bungay
Company site name
BUNGAY STW
EA ID / permit
AWS00176 · ASENF242
Outlet location
TM3438089270 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Waveney (Starston Brook - Ellingham Mill) (GB105034045902)
2024 spills / hours
19 / 108
Long-term average
19.7 spills a year (monitored since 2023)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
UWWTR improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 92 hours spilling →
Tin River, Trib R. Waveney Nt 18 92 down 5% 99%
Kings Lynn Gaywood CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Kings Lynn Gaywood Combined Sewer Overflow
EA ID / permit
AWS00686 · AECTS11056
Outlet location
TF6100021570 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
GREAT OUSE (GB530503300300)
Shellfish water
South East Wash
2024 spills / hours
21 / 185
Long-term average
38.7 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing, Bathing Water and/or Shellfish Water improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 91 hours spilling →
The Tidal River Great Ouse 14 91 down 33% 100%
Kings Lynn - Gaywood Outfall 2 CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Kings Lynn - Gaywood Outfall 2 Combined Sewer Overflow
EA ID / permit
AWS00683 · AECTS11057
Outlet location
TF6097021620 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
GREAT OUSE (GB530503300300)
2024 spills / hours
21 / 184
Long-term average
37.5 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing, Bathing Water and/or Shellfish Water improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 90 hours spilling →
Tidal Great River Ouse 13 90 down 38% 100%
Wymondham Water Recycling Centre
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Wymondham
Company site name
WYMONDHAM STW
EA ID / permit
AWS01547 · AW4NF430X
Outlet location
TG0950002990 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tiffey (GB105034051282)
2024 spills / hours
38 / 426
Long-term average
33.0 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
UWWTR improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 90 hours spilling →
The River Tiffey (Non-Tidal) 9 90 down 76% 100%
Ipswich-Wherstead Road PS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
IPSWICH-WHERSTEAD RD SP
EA ID / permit
AWS00648 · AW4TS1431
Outlet location
TM1634042430 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
ORWELL (GB520503613601)
2024 spills / hours
7 / 4.8
Long-term average
33.7 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Bathing Water and/or Shellfish Water investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 90 hours spilling →
River Orwell 47 90 up 571% 99%
Eastfield Road/A180 CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
S Killingholme - Eastfield Rd
EA ID / permit
AWS00388 · ANNNF13924
Outlet location
TA1571016250 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
North Beck Drain (GB104029067575)
2024 spills / hours
21 / 69
Long-term average
25.6 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 90 hours spilling →
Unmd Drain Trib. Riv. Humber 19 90 down 10% 100%
West Haddon Sp
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
AWS01471 · AWNNF2711
Outlet location
SP6232071130 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Whilton Branch - Upper (GB105032045480)
2024 spills / hours
45 / 188
Long-term average
38.7 spills a year (monitored since 2023)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 90 hours spilling →
River Nene (Whilton Branch) 30 90 down 33% 100%
Eagle Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
EAGLE SP
EA ID / permit
AWS00365 · ANNNF13427
Outlet location
SK8772066710 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Boultham Catchwater Drain (GB105030062380)
2024 spills / hours
6 / 21
Long-term average
5.6 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 89 hours spilling →
Unnamed Drain 13 89 up 117% 97%
Haddenham - New Town Road PS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
HADDENHAM-NEW TOWN RD SP
EA ID / permit
AWS00541 · AECNF2494
Outlet location
TL4571075270 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Old West River (GB205033043375)
2024 spills / hours
11 / 78
Long-term average
18.6 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 89 hours spilling →
Tributary of the Hundred Foot 12 89 up 9% 100%
Welham
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
ORLINGBURY-HARROWDEN ROAD SSO
EA ID / permit
AWS01456 · AW5NF2033
Outlet location
SP7683092600 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Welland - conf Langton Bk to conf Gwash (GB105031050580)
2024 spills / hours
11 / 20
Long-term average
13.5 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 89 hours spilling →
Unknown trib. 16 89 up 45% 100%
Kings Cliffe STW
Inlet overflow at sewage works
Sewage works
Kings Cliffe
Company site name
KINGSCLIFFE STW
EA ID / permit
AWS00680 · AW5NF541
Outlet location
TL0121097340 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Willow Brook (Nene) (GB105032050290)
2024 spills / hours
50 / 163
Long-term average
51.3 spills a year (monitored since 2023)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 89 hours spilling →
Willow Brook River Nene Nt 37 89 down 26% 100%
Ipswich-Cliff Quay WRC
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
IPSWICH-CLIFF QUAY STW (EASTERN AREA SEWER CSO)
EA ID / permit
AWS00646 · AEETS15987
Outlet location
TM1717041490 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
ORWELL (GB520503613601)
2024 spills / hours
59 / 163
Long-term average
43.5 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Bathing Water and/or Shellfish Water investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 89 hours spilling →
tidal River Orwell 28 89 down 53% 100%
Kibworth STW
Inlet overflow at sewage works
Sewage works
Kibworth
EA ID / permit
AWS00676 · AW5NF803
Outlet location
SP6898092660 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Langton Brook (GB105031045620)
2024 spills / hours
54 / 334
Long-term average
49.5 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 86 hours spilling →
Langton Brook 45 86 down 17% 100%
Harlaxton Water Recycling Centre
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Harlaxton
Company site name
HARLAXTON STW
EA ID / permit
AWS00559 · ANNNF1093
Outlet location
SK8915033130 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Mow Beck (GB105030056720)
2024 spills / hours
51 / 353
Long-term average
41.2 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 86 hours spilling →
Trib of Grantham Canal 10 86 down 80% 100%
SSO Wothorpe
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
WOTHORPE SSO
EA ID / permit
AWS01251 · AW5NF498
Outlet location
TF0270006380 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Welland - conf Langton Bk to conf Gwash (GB105031050580)
2024 spills / hours
31 / 407
Long-term average
23.5 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 86 hours spilling →
Trib River Welland 16 86 down 48% 100%
Baker Street Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
GORLESTON-BAKER ST SP
EA ID / permit
AWS00044 · AEETS12177
Outlet location
TG5294004300 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
BURE & WAVENEY & YARE & LOTHING (GB510503410700)
Bathing water
Gorleston Beach
2024 spills / hours
34 / 58
Long-term average
34.7 spills a year (monitored since 2023)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 86 hours spilling →
Tidal River Yare 29 86 down 15% 100%
Little Brington SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
LITTLE BRINGTON SP
EA ID / permit
AWS00744 · AW5NF5254
Outlet location
SP6639764009 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Church Brampton Arm (GB105032045380)
2024 spills / hours
49 / 394
Long-term average
36.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 85 hours spilling →
Unknown trib. River Nene 23 85 down 53% 100%
CSO and EO at Woodford
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
WOODFORD-THE MOORINGS SP
EA ID / permit
AWS00307 · AWNNF2736
Outlet location
SP9719076790 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Nene - conf Ise to Islip (GB105032050383)
2024 spills / hours
48 / 370
Long-term average
29.2 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 85 hours spilling →
The River Nene 18 85 down 63% 100%
Ford Street T.P.S.
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
EIGHT ASH GREEN-FORD ST TPS
EA ID / permit
AWS00444 · ASENF12416
Outlet location
TL9207027130 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Colne (d/s Doe's Corner) (GB105037041330)
2024 spills / hours
55 / 654
Long-term average
47.8 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Bathing Water and/or Shellfish Water investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 85 hours spilling →
The River Colne 10 85 down 82% 99%
Mumby PS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
MUMBY SP
EA ID / permit
AWS00856 · AW3NFF1203
Outlet location
TF5138074070 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Anderby Main Drain (GB105029061730)
2024 spills / hours
32 / 274
Long-term average
22.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 84 hours spilling →
Unknown trib. 12 84 down 63% 100%
Great Dunmow STW
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Great Dunmow
EA ID / permit
AWS00494 · ASENF12255
Outlet location
TL6372021250 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Chelmer (Gt. Easton - R. Can) (GB105037033950)
2024 spills / hours
39 / 379
Long-term average
27.3 spills a year (monitored since 2022)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Bathing Water and/or Shellfish Water investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 84 hours spilling →
River Chelmer 13 84 down 67% 100%

Sewage treatment works

Storm tanks and inlet overflows at each Anglian Water sewage works. The figures are 2025 spills.

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