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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
Consett Iron Works
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00317 · 234/F/0400
Outlet location
NZ0900051000 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Derwent from Burnhope Burn to River Tyne (GB103023074790)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.7 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 Howden Burn 0 0.0 no change 98%
Coopers Close CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00322 · 255/1195
Outlet location
NZ3667039970 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Castle Eden Burn from Source to North Sea (GB103025075930)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.1 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Trib. of Gore Burn 0 0.0 no change 100%
Cornsay Colliery Storm Sewage Overf
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00328 · 244/0921
Outlet location
NZ1723043100 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Hedleyhope Burn from Source to Deerness (GB103024077290)
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
 Hedleyhope Burn 0 0.0 no change 100%
Balder Cottage CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00331 · 251/0925
Outlet location
NZ0091720008 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Balder Catchment (trib of Tees) (GB103025072240)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.1 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Monitor below 90%
Comms failure / issue · Resolved - May
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 River Balder 0 0.0 no change 75%
Cotsford Junior School CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00333 · 255/1212
Outlet location
NZ4466041300 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Blackhills Gill (GB650301500002)
2024 spills / hours
1 / 0.3
Long-term average
0.5 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Blackhills Gill 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
Cowpen Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00337 · EPRJB3399NK
Outlet location
NZ2960382326 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
River Blyth (GB510302203200)
2024 spills / hours
5 / 12
Long-term average
8.2 spills a year (monitored since 2015)
Investigation
Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 River Blyth 0 0.0 down 100% 99%
Cox Green SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00338 · 245/1218
Outlet location
NZ3261455246 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
WEAR (GB510302402900)
2024 spills / hours
5 / 57
Long-term average
4.7 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River Wear (Saline Estuary) 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
Cross Lane CSO CH8
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00354 · 245/1283
Outlet location
NZ2445747784 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
South Burn to confluence with Wear (GB103024077623)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.3 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Black Burn River Wear 0 0.0 no change 93%
Crossfell Sewage Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00356 · 226/A/0973
Outlet location
NZ1551371665 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Pont from Med Burn to Small Burn (GB103022076860)
2024 spills / hours
2 / 11
Long-term average
2.0 spills a year (monitored since 2014)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
 Pont, Tributary of 0 0.0 down 100% 97%
CSO & Pumping Stn Dock Road
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00357 · 25/04/1599
Outlet location
NZ5279021910 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TEES (GB510302509900)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Tidal River Tees 0 0.0 no change 90%
CSO 200M West of Walton Road
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00360 · 245/1152
Outlet location
NZ3349556008&NZ3280856237 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
WEAR (GB510302402900)
2024 spills / hours
2 / 2.6
Long-term average
2.2 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Wear Trib 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
CSO 28 Beweshill Crescent
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00361 · 233/1082
Outlet location
NZ1685262360 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Blaydon Burn (GB103023074791)
2024 spills / hours
2 / 0.1
Long-term average
8.1 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Monitor below 90%
Comms failure / issue · Resolved - February after reporting year
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Blaydon Burn 0 0.0 down 100% 87%
Middlesbrough Road SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00364 · QC.25/04/1585
Outlet location
NZ4646819087 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tees from Skerne to Tidal Limit (GB103025072595)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
5.2 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River Tees, North Sea 0 0.0 no change 100%
CSO at Three Mile Inn
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00382 · 235/1725
Outlet location
NZ2432969572 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Ouse Burn from Source to Tyne (GB103023075780)
2024 spills / hours
1 / 3.0
Long-term average
4.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Ouse Burn 0 0.0 down 100% 94%
CSO at Woodland Road
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00384 · 253/1099
Outlet location
NZ2750015334 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Skerne from Demons Beck to Tees (GB103025072596)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 Cocker Beck 0 0.0 no change 99%
Tollesby Lane Cos
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
TOLLESBY LANE CSO
EA ID / permit
NWL00388 · 25/04/1665
Outlet location
NZ5121215051 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Marton West Beck Catchment (trib of Tidal Tees) (GB103025072210)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.2 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Marton West Beck 0 0.0 no change 100%
CSO Main Street
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00390 · 210/1284
Outlet location
NT8971038130 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Coquet from Forest Burn to Tidal Limit (GB103022076693)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.8 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
 The Pallin'S Burn 0 0.0 no change 96%
CSO Manor Court
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00391 · 244/0940
Outlet location
NZ1701646861 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Smallhope Burn from Source to Browney, Stocke (GB103024077330)
2024 spills / hours
46 / 232
Long-term average
60.8 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
 Smallhope Burn 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
Market Place CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00401 · 251/0924
Outlet location
NY9464525535 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Hudeshope Beck Catchment (trib of Tees) (GB103025072480)
2024 spills / hours
1 / 0.3
Long-term average
1.2 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Hudeshope Beck 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
CSO to Rear of 62 Grange Ave
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00402 · QR.25/04/1563
Outlet location
NZ4305119456 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Lustrum Beck Catchment (trib of Tees) (GB103025072550)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.9 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Unnamed Trib of Lustrum Beck 0 0.0 no change 99%
Demesnes Mill No 3 CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00429 · 252/1066
Outlet location
NZ0529815894 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tees from Percy Beck to River Greta (GB103025072512)
2024 spills / hours
1 / 0.3
Long-term average
5.6 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Tees 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
Dene Holme Outfall
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
DENE HOLME TIDAL TANK
EA ID / permit
NWL00433 · 255/1148
Outlet location
NZ4583040760 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Castle Eden Burn from Source to North Sea (GB103025075930)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 North Sea 0 0.0 no change 100%
Dene Holme Sewage Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00434 · 255/1149
Outlet location
NZ4519040420 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Castle Eden Burn from Source to North Sea (GB103025075930)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Monitor below 90%
Sensor failure / issue · Not Applicable - Ongoing investigation
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Castle Eden Burn 0 0.0 no change 83%
Denecrest CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00436 · 234/0999
Outlet location
NZ1121054710 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Derwent from Burnhope Burn to River Tyne (GB103023074790)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.4 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
 Ebchester Burn 0 0.0 no change 100%
Derwent Caravan Park Pumping Stn
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00441 · 234/1129
Outlet location
NZ1690058500 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Derwent from Burnhope Burn to River Tyne (GB103023074790)
2024 spills / hours
8 / 20
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
 Derwent 0 0.0 down 100% 94%
Derwentside House CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00443 · 234/1142
Outlet location
NZ1155056760 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Derwent from Burnhope Burn to River Tyne (GB103023074790)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.6 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 Derwent 0 0.0 no change 100%
Devonshire Road East CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00444 · EPRCP3526GZ
Outlet location
NZ3106842585 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Pittington Beck from Coalford to Old Durham Beck (GB103024077540)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.4 spills a year (monitored since 2014)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Tributary of Pittington Beck 0 0.0 no change 100%
Devonshire Road West CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00445 · EPRCP3525XM
Outlet location
NZ3106842585 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Pittington Beck from Coalford to Old Durham Beck (GB103024077540)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
1.1 spills a year (monitored since 2014)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Tributary of Pittington Beck 0 0.0 no change 99%
Dinnington East SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00446 · 226/0102
Outlet location
NZ2139673273 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Seaton Burn from Source to Tidal Limit (GB103022076190)
2024 spills / hours
1 / 0.3
Long-term average
4.3 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Hartley Burn 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
Dudley First School CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00457 · 226/1257
Outlet location
NZ2612873487 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Seaton Burn from Source to Tidal Limit (GB103022076190)
2024 spills / hours
2 / 0.8
Long-term average
1.3 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Seaton Burn 0 0.0 down 100% 99%
Dukes Walk CSO (NTY031) (A63)
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00460 · 235/1982
Outlet location
NZ3518373399 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tyne and Wear (GB650301500002)
Bathing water
Whitley Bay
2024 spills / hours
3 / 7.7
Long-term average
2.7 spills a year (monitored since 2023)
Investigation
Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 North Sea 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
Dukes Walk CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00461 · 235/1798
Outlet location
NZ3519073380 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tyne and Wear (GB650301500002)
Bathing water
Whitley Bay
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 North Sea 0 0.0 no change 100%
Dunelm Road Combined Sewer Overflow
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00462 · EPRZB3793AG
Outlet location
NZ0909049645 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Derwent from Burnhope Burn to River Tyne (GB103023074790)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.4 spills a year (monitored since 2015)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
 The Dene Burn 0 0.0 no change 97%
Durham Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00467 · 235/1884
Outlet location
NZ2657055590 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Team from Source to Tyne (GB103023075670)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
2.2 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Rowletch Burn 0 0.0 no change 96%
East Hendon Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00482 · EPRCB3199EC
Outlet location
NZ4108456147 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tyne and Wear (GB650301500002)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 North Sea 0 0.0 no change 92%
Eggleston STW SSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00501 · 251/0926
Outlet location
NY9940023400 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tees from Maize Beck to Percy Beck (GB103025072511)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.4 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Tees 0 0.0 no change 95%
Eilans Gate CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00503 · 233/1241
Outlet location
NY9310064400 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tyne from Watersmeet to Tidal Limit (GB103023075801)
2024 spills / hours
1 / 0.3
Long-term average
0.2 spills a year (monitored since 2015)
Monitor below 90%
Comms failure / issue · Resolved - Sep
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Cockshaw Burn 0 0.0 down 100% 50%
Elder Cottages CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00506 · 225/1076
Outlet location
NZ1978285203 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Wansbeck from Font to Bothal Burn (GB103022077061)
2024 spills / hours
14 / 25
Long-term average
20.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Monitor below 90%
Comms failure / issue · Resolved - Sep
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
 Church Burn 0 0.0 down 100% 47%
Ellingham STW
Inlet overflow at sewage works
Sewage works
Ellingham
EA ID / permit
NWL00509 · 221/1056
Outlet location
NU1717025740 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Long Nanny from Source to N Sea (GB103022077070)
2024 spills / hours
4 / 14
Long-term average
4.3 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Monitor below 90%
Comms failure / issue · Resolved - May
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
 Ellingham Burn 0 0.0 down 100% 73%
Eltringham CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
BEAUMONT WOOD, ELTRINGHAM CSO
EA ID / permit
NWL00512 · 233/1091
Outlet location
NZ0825062510 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tyne from Watersmeet to Tidal Limit (GB103023075801)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.7 spills a year (monitored since 2023)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Cold Kettle Burn 0 0.0 no change 92%
Etherley Lane (No.87) CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00529 · EPRBB3996AW
Outlet location
NZ2028529160 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Wear from Beechburn Beck to Gaunless (GB103024077463)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 Culverted Trib River Wear 0 0.0 no change 98%
Fairfield Industrial Park SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL00534 · 235/1749
Outlet location
NZ2937862957 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
1 / 0.8
Long-term average
1.0 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River Tyne 0 0.0 down 100% 97%
Fallows CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00535 · 242/1063
Outlet location
NZ1291024130 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Gaunless from Source to Hummer Beck (GB103024072690)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.5 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Black Burn, Tributary of 0 0.0 no change 98%
Ferguson Motor Repairs CSO 2008
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00546 · EPRYB3435AJ
Outlet location
NZ4332049097 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tyne and Wear (GB650301500002)
2024 spills / hours
1 / 0.5
Long-term average
0.4 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Seaham South Dock 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
Fern Drive CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00547 · NPSWQD006838
Outlet location
NZ2691273719 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Seaton Burn from Source to Tidal Limit (GB103022076190)
2024 spills / hours
5 / 12
Long-term average
6.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Seaton Burn 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
Fifth Row CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00553 · 224/0984
Outlet location
NZ2658091370 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Lyne from Source to Tidal Limit (GB103022076820)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
3.6 spills a year (monitored since 2014)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Potland Burn 0 0.0 no change 92%
Fishburn Tce SSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00561 · 253/1100
Outlet location
NZ3562032500 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Skerne from Source to Carrs (GB103025076070)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.4 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Skerne(Tributary) 0 0.0 no change 100%
Forster Street/Easson Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00564 · EPRBB3791RD
Outlet location
NZ2918014935 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Skerne from Demons Beck to Tees (GB103025072596)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.9 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 River Skerne 0 0.0 no change 96%
Front Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00571 · 244/0926
Outlet location
NZ2144445214 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Browney from Smallhope Burn Deerness confl Water Body (GB103024077551)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River Browney 0 0.0 no change 100%
Front Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL00573 · 244/0927
Outlet location
NZ2500538681 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Browney from Deerness confl to Wear Water Body (GB103024077552)
2024 spills / hours
19 / 4.3
Long-term average
58.3 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Browney Trib 0 0.0 down 100% 96%

Sewage treatment works

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

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