Storm overflow register · 2025 annual return

Northumbrian Water storm overflows, 2025

Northumbrian Water reported 1,561 storm overflows in England for 2025. Together they recorded 27,860 spills over 123,803 hours, an average of 17.8 spills per overflow against 20.4 across England. That ranks 5 of 10 companies, where 1 is the fewest spills per overflow. Counting the same overflows in both years, spills were down 32% on 2024.

255 overflows did not spill · 69 spilled more than 60 times · 1,359 had monitors working for 90% of the year or more · 183 sewage treatment works with overflows

Hours spilling by month, 2025

020k40k60kJan 2025: 26,890 hours spillingJanFeb 2025: 3,668 hours spillingFebMar 2025: 1,384 hours spillingMarApr 2025: 176 hours spillingAprMay 2025: 965 hours spillingMayJun 2025: 1,400 hours spillingJunJul 2025: 4,939 hours spillingJulAug 2025: 723 hours spillingAugSep 2025: 10,874 hours spillingSepOct 2025: 5,422 hours spillingOctNov 2025: 40,136 hours spillingNovDec 2025: 27,025 hours spillingDec
Hours spilling, all Northumbrian Water overflows, from the start/stop records. Spills running across a month end are split between the months.

All Northumbrian 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
Beacon Avenue SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00095 · 253/0237
Outlet location
NZ3629429041 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Skerne from Source to Carrs (GB103025076070)
2024 spills / hours
5 / 24
Long-term average
1.6 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.4 hours spilling →
Redcar Beck 1 6.4 down 80% 100%
Reyrolle Sewer (South) CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01105 · 235/1186
Outlet location
NZ3001764352 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
43 / 107
Long-term average
59.9 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.4 hours spilling →
River Tyne 21 6.4 down 51% 98%
Brooke Avenue (NO20) STY049 CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00204 · EPRBB3792AU
Outlet location
NZ3586962022 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Don from Source to Tidal Limit (GB103023075690)
2024 spills / hours
42 / 74
Long-term average
37.1 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.2 hours spilling →
River Don 7 6.2 down 83% 98%
Andrews House
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00051 · 233/1265
Outlet location
NZ0928763520 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tyne from Watersmeet to Tidal Limit (GB103023075801)
2024 spills / hours
14 / 28
Long-term average
14.8 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.1 hours spilling →
Tyne (Unamed Trib.) 10 6.1 down 29% 98%
Chatton STW
Inlet overflow at sewage works
Sewage works
Chatton
EA ID / permit
NWL00273 · 210/0328
Outlet location
NU0597728706 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Till from Roddam Burn to Glen (GB102021073042)
2024 spills / hours
10 / 189
Long-term average
20.8 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.1 hours spilling →
Till 7 6.1 down 30% 97%
Calf Fallow Lane SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00239 · 25/04/1790
Outlet location
NZ4384223040 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Billingham Beck from Brierley Beck to Tees Es (GB103025076010)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 4.0
Long-term average
4.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.1 hours spilling →
Trib of Billingham Beck 4 6.1 up 33% 100%
Moor Road South CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00901 · 235/1959
Outlet location
NZ2468067410 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Ouse Burn from Source to Tyne (GB103023075780)
2024 spills / hours
14 / 26
Long-term average
7.7 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.0 hours spilling →
Unnamed Trib of Ouse Burn 8 6.0 down 43% 99%
East Street Was Swinburn St End CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00486 · 235/1924
Outlet location
NZ2526963670 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
24 / 20
Long-term average
20.6 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Monitor below 90%
Telemetry or data archiving failure / issue · Resolved - February after reporting year
Investigation
Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.0 hours spilling →
River Tyne 13 6.0 down 46% 83%
Tanfield Trunk Sewer CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01341 · 235/1931
Outlet location
NZ1714352689 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Team from Source to Tyne (GB103023075670)
2024 spills / hours
20 / 66
Long-term average
14.3 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.9 hours spilling →
Kyo Burn (River Team) 3 5.9 down 85% 95%
Kirkby Sewage Pumping Station CSO
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00763 · 25/04/1636
Outlet location
NZ5362005880 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Leven from Source to Tame (GB103025071890)
2024 spills / hours
6 / 40
Long-term average
1.9 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.8 hours spilling →
The West Beck - Leven 2 5.8 down 67% 100%
Bournmoor SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00176 · 245/1329
Outlet location
NZ3064550935 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Lumley Park Burn from Herrington Burn to R Wear (GB103024077570)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
4.0 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.7 hours spilling →
Trib of Lumley Park Burn 1 5.7 up from 0 100%
Anick Grange SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00054 · 233/1046
Outlet location
NY9485464992 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tyne from Watersmeet to Tidal Limit (GB103023075801)
2024 spills / hours
19 / 101
Long-term average
12.2 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.6 hours spilling →
Tyne Trib 2 5.6 down 89% 100%
Wesley Terrace CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01477 · 235/1536
Outlet location
NZ1687452290 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Team from Source to Tyne (GB103023075670)
2024 spills / hours
8 / 8.3
Long-term average
7.6 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.6 hours spilling →
Kyo Burn (Culverted) 8 5.6 no change 97%
Former Castle Dene Sdw SSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00563 · 245/E/0592
Outlet location
NZ2954050630 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Lumley Park Burn from Herrington Burn to R Wear (GB103024077570)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
1.3 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.5 hours spilling →
Lumley Park Burn 1 5.5 up from 0 100%
Marske Sewage Treatment Works
Inlet overflow at sewage works
Sewage works
Marske
EA ID / permit
NWL00855 · 25/06/1015
Outlet location
NZ6405024200 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tees Coastal (GB650301500005)
Bathing water
Marske Sands
2024 spills / hours
10 / 26
Long-term average
14.9 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.5 hours spilling →
North Sea 24 5.5 up 140% 100%
Walkergate Durham CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01444 · EPRCB3097WP
Outlet location
NZ2733142671 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Wear from Croxdale Beck to Lumley Park Burn (GB103024077621)
2024 spills / hours
7 / 4.3
Long-term average
16.0 spills a year (monitored since 2023)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.5 hours spilling →
River Wear 8 5.5 up 14% 96%
Westbourne Estate SSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01500 · 226/1274
Outlet location
NZ3073174473 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Seaton Burn from Source to Tidal Limit (GB103022076190)
2024 spills / hours
19 / 19
Long-term average
22.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.5 hours spilling →
Seaton Burn 18 5.5 down 5% 91%
Stamfordham CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01276 · 226/G/0092
Outlet location
NZ0817771830 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Pont from Fenwick Burn to Med Burn (GB103022076840)
2024 spills / hours
16 / 42
Long-term average
19.1 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.3 hours spilling →
Pont 1 5.3 down 94% 98%
Cantebury Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00242 · 245/1154
Outlet location
NZ2805044540 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Wear from Croxdale Beck to Lumley Park Burn (GB103024077621)
2024 spills / hours
18 / 35
Long-term average
20.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.2 hours spilling →
Wear Trib 7 5.2 down 61% 100%
Burdon Main Row CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00215 · 235/2006
Outlet location
NZ3558767688 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
15 / 17
Long-term average
16.2 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.2 hours spilling →
Tyne Estuary 13 5.2 down 13% 99%
Croftdale Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00350 · 235/1437
Outlet location
NZ1822463606 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
18 / 10
Long-term average
19.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.1 hours spilling →
Tyne Estuary 14 5.1 down 22% 100%
The Yarker Lane CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01560 · 25/01/0917
Outlet location
NY9740123936 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tees from Maize Beck to Percy Beck (GB103025072511)
2024 spills / hours
7 / 6.3
Long-term average
14.4 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.1 hours spilling →
Heugh Sike 6 5.1 down 14% 100%
Collingwood Terrace CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00308 · Permit applied for
Outlet location
NZ3694368873&NZ3694268961 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
River Tyne Estury (GB510302310200)
Bathing water
Littlehaven Beach
2024 spills / hours
22 / 20
Long-term average
25.6 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Monitor below 90%
Sensor failure / issue · Resolved - May
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.9 hours spilling →
River Tyne 17 4.9 down 23% 87%
Sea View Storage Tank
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01161 · 255/1178
Outlet location
NZ4030047850 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Dalton Beck to North Sea (GB103025075970)
2024 spills / hours
4 / 11
Long-term average
1.3 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.9 hours spilling →
Dalton Burn 6 4.9 up 50% 94%
Black Lane CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00143 · 235/1963
Outlet location
NZ2674457739 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Team from Source to Tyne (GB103023075670)
2024 spills / hours
11 / 7.5
Long-term average
11.8 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.9 hours spilling →
Longacre Burn 12 4.9 up 9% 96%
High Friarside CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00679 · 234/A/0590
Outlet location
NZ1568557297 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Derwent from Burnhope Burn to River Tyne (GB103023074790)
2024 spills / hours
10 / 6.0
Long-term average
18.7 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.9 hours spilling →
Derwent, Tributary of 17 4.9 up 70% 93%
Heddon Banks Farm CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00663 · 233/1237
Outlet location
NZ1365865567 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
River Tyne (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
30 / 25
Long-term average
25.3 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.8 hours spilling →
River Tyne 16 4.8 down 47% 100%
Davey Lamp Ph CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00422 · 243/0990
Outlet location
NZ3426036230 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Croxdale Beck from Source to Wear (GB103024077410)
2024 spills / hours
9 / 9.5
Long-term average
12.5 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.7 hours spilling →
Coxhoe Beck 8 4.7 down 11% 99%
Essex Close CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00526 · 235/1319
Outlet location
NZ2382462901 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
24 / 16
Long-term average
21.4 spills a year (monitored since 2015)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.6 hours spilling →
Tyne Estuary 10 4.6 down 58% 90%
Station Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01292 · 256/1067
Outlet location
NZ6014725450&NZ6019425998 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tyne from Watersmeet to Tidal Limit (GB103023075801)
Bathing water
Redcar Coatham
2024 spills / hours
6 / 4.5
Long-term average
7.9 spills a year (monitored since 2014)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.6 hours spilling →
North Sea 3 4.6 down 50% 93%
Amelia Close CSO - C49/102
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00050 · 235/1316
Outlet location
NZ2207663278 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
19 / 13
Long-term average
18.4 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.6 hours spilling →
Tyne Estuary 11 4.6 down 42% 100%
Railway Street
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01081 · 210/1350
Outlet location
NT9937153235 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TWEED (GB510202110000)
Bathing water
Spittal
2024 spills / hours
12 / 6.9
Long-term average
12.7 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.5 hours spilling →
River Tweed (Saline Estuary) 6 4.5 down 50% 100%
Eastern Avenue CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00493 · 235/F/0651
Outlet location
NZ2464059880 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Team from Source to Tyne (GB103023075670)
2024 spills / hours
40 / 86
Long-term average
33.9 spills a year (monitored since 2015)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.4 hours spilling →
Team 11 4.4 down 73% 90%
Gardner Avenue CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00581 · 243/1025
Outlet location
NZ1947034630 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Wear from Gaunless to Browney (GB103024077464)
2024 spills / hours
8 / 8.0
Long-term average
9.8 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.4 hours spilling →
Willington Burn 9 4.4 up 13% 99%
Old School Combined Sewer Overflow
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00979 · 25/01/0916
Outlet location
NY9741023950 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tees from Maize Beck to Percy Beck (GB103025072511)
2024 spills / hours
4 / 3.8
Long-term average
2.5 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.4 hours spilling →
Heugh Sike 2 4.4 down 50% 99%
Back Elm Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00075 · 244/E/0216
Outlet location
NZ2138344981 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Browney from Smallhope Burn Deerness confl (GB103024077551)
2024 spills / hours
8 / 12
Long-term average
8.5 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.3 hours spilling →
River Browney 11 4.3 up 38% 91%
Newbrough Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00943 · 232/0969
Outlet location
NY8745367434 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Newbrough Burn Catchment (trib of South Tyne) (GB103023075560)
2024 spills / hours
19 / 23
Long-term average
22.0 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.3 hours spilling →
Newbrough Burn (South Tyne) 9 4.3 down 53% 100%
Cemetery Road CSO06-
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00263 · 255/1057
Outlet location
NZ3775038879 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Castle Eden Burn from Source to North Sea (GB103025075930)
2024 spills / hours
13 / 15
Long-term average
10.3 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.2 hours spilling →
Trib of Edderacres Burn 13 4.2 no change 95%
King Street Sewage Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00758 · 221/1074
Outlet location
NU2229131513&NU2305031504 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
North Sea (GB620301100000)
2024 spills / hours
10 / 21
Long-term average
10.0 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.2 hours spilling →
North Sea 7 4.2 down 30% 100%
Hetton-Le-Hole SSO No. 1
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
HETTON-LE-HOLE DAY CENTRE CSO (SU37)
EA ID / permit
NWL00671 · 245/1365
Outlet location
NZ3509047230&NZ3506047230 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Lumley Park Burn from Source to Herrington Burn (GB103024077580)
2024 spills / hours
6 / 7.5
Long-term average
9.0 spills a year (monitored since 2014)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.2 hours spilling →
Hetton Burn 6 4.2 no change 94%
Janadab CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00733 · 235/1200
Outlet location
NZ2903062876 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
22 / 9.0
Long-term average
19.2 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.2 hours spilling →
Tyne Estuary 22 4.2 no change 100%
Red Barns, Bamburgh SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL01097 · 221/1069
Outlet location
NU1974935013 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Northumberland North (GB650301440000)
Bathing water
Bamburgh Castle
2024 spills / hours
10 / 17
Long-term average
7.4 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.2 hours spilling →
North Sea 3 4.2 down 70% 100%
East Howle STW
Inlet overflow at sewage works
Sewage works
East Howle
EA ID / permit
NWL00484 · 243/1026
Outlet location
NZ2956733918 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Croxdale Beck from Source to Wear (GB103024077410)
2024 spills / hours
23 / 13
Long-term average
20.6 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.2 hours spilling →
Trib of Coxhoe Beck 23 4.2 no change 100%
Foundry Lane NO1 CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00566 · 235/1528
Outlet location
NZ2624564671 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
15 / 11
Long-term average
28.7 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.1 hours spilling →
Ouse Burn Estuary 8 4.1 down 47% 100%
Lintz Terrace CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00797 · 235/1708
Outlet location
NZ1818052630 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Team from Source to Tyne (GB103023075670)
2024 spills / hours
10 / 8.0
Long-term average
9.3 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.1 hours spilling →
Trib Kyo Burn 8 4.1 down 20% 98%
Derwent Water Terrace CSO BT022
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00442 · EPRAB3090VG
Outlet location
NU0236149575 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Northumberland North (GB650301440000)
Bathing water
Spittal
2024 spills / hours
15 / 37
Long-term average
7.6 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.0 hours spilling →
North Sea 4 4.0 down 73% 100%
Oakfield Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00972 · 254/1207
Outlet location
NZ5091219502 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Marton West Beck Catchment (trib of Tidal Tees) (GB103025072210)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 1.3
Long-term average
4.4 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.0 hours spilling →
Ormesby Beck 5 4.0 up 67% 99%
William Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01525 · 235/1746
Outlet location
NZ3063565667 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
6 / 4.3
Long-term average
11.4 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.0 hours spilling →
River Tyne Saline Estuary 15 4.0 up 150% 100%
Westfield Court CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01502 · 254/1921
Outlet location
NZ4317520372 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Lustrum Beck Catchment (trib of Tees) (GB103025072550)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 4.0
Long-term average
6.9 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.0 hours spilling →
Lustrum Beck Tributary 8 4.0 up 167% 100%
Howdon STW
Inlet overflow at sewage works
Sewage works
Howdon
EA ID / permit
NWL00711 · 235/1804
Outlet location
NZ3370066130 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
River Tyne (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
5 / 4.1
Long-term average
7.7 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 3.9 hours spilling →
River Tyne Saline Estuary 3 3.9 down 40% 100%

Sewage treatment works

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

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