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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
South Road Lower CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01235 · Permit applied for
Outlet location
NZ1646227588&NZ1646527572 (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
0.4 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Unnamed watercourse 0 0.0 no change 100%
South Road Upper CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01237 · Permit applied for
Outlet location
NZ1646227588&NZ1646527572 (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
0.1 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Unnamed watercourse 0 0.0 no change 99%
South View CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01244 · 25/01/0915
Outlet location
NY9740023950 (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
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 Heugh Sike 0 0.0 no change 99%
Southfield CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01247 · NPSWQD002462
Outlet location
NU2305031504&NU2229131513 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Farne Islands to Newton Haven (GB620301100000)
Bathing water
Seahouses North
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
1.5 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 N. Sea & Un-Named Watercourse 0 0.0 no change 100%
Southfield Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01248 · 235/1507
Outlet location
NZ2168660319 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Team from Source to Tyne (GB103023075670)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
2.1 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Black Burn Trib 0 0.0 no change 97%
Springfield Cottages CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01255 · 233/1243
Outlet location
NY9892064220 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tyne from Watersmeet to Tidal Limit (GB103023075801)
2024 spills / hours
2 / 0.8
Long-term average
0.8 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River Tyne 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
St Aidans Sewage Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL01258 · 221/1073
Outlet location
NU2156932581 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Northumberland North (GB650301440000)
Bathing water
Seahouses North
2024 spills / hours
1 / 0.2
Long-term average
0.9 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 North Sea 0 0.0 down 100% 91%
St Aidens Park CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01259 · 232/1011
Outlet location
NY8882767652 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
South Tyne from Allen to North Tyne (GB103023075710)
2024 spills / hours
2 / 1.0
Long-term average
0.8 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River South Tyne 0 0.0 down 100% 98%
St Leonards Road CSO L92
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01263 · 25/06/0998
Outlet location
NZ6001315296 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Skelton Beck Catch (Saltburn) trib of North Sea (GB103025071970)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.4 spills a year (monitored since 2014)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
 Hutton Beck 0 0.0 no change 100%
St Marys Primary School CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01265 · 234/1173
Outlet location
NZ0894652307 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Derwent from Burnhope Burn to River Tyne (GB103023074790)
2024 spills / hours
9 / 3.5
Long-term average
12.4 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 Backstone Burn (Derwent) 0 0.0 down 100% 99%
Stapleton SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL01283 · 252/D/0167
Outlet location
NZ2654712120 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tees from River Greta to River Skerne (GB103025072190)
2024 spills / hours
1 / 0.5
Long-term average
2.9 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 River Tees 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
Station Road/White Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01297 · EPRCB3797VZ
Outlet location
NZ2981264383 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
1 / 3.0
Long-term average
1.8 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River Tyne 0 0.0 down 100% 97%
Station Villas CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01299 · 235/1709
Outlet location
NZ1968054170 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Team from Source to Tyne (GB103023075670)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.1 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 Houghwell Burn 0 0.0 no change 96%
Sunniside CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01330 · EPRBB3498WT
Outlet location
NZ2081458715 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Team from Source to Tyne (GB103023075670)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Monitor below 90%
Comms failure / issue · Resolved - Feb
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
 Culverted Section Black Burn 0 0.0 no change 86%
Swaddles Hole CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01332 · 235/1915
Outlet location
NZ3642068490 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
Bathing water
Littlehaven Beach
2024 spills / hours
3 / 2.5
Long-term average
1.1 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Monitor below 90%
Comms failure / issue · Resolved - Feb
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River Tyne Estuary 0 0.0 down 100% 84%
Swinburn Place CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01337 · 235/1967
Outlet location
NZ2648055680 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Team from Source to Tyne (GB103023075670)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.8 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 100%
Teams CSO Johnson Street E17-105
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01345 · EPRBB3893EZ
Outlet location
NZ2417362806 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
River Tyne (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
25.3 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River Tyne 0 0.0 no change 100%
Ten Acre Farm Combined Sewer Overfl
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01353 · 226/1251
Outlet location
NZ3227073170 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Brierdene Burn from Source to North Sea (GB103022076180)
2024 spills / hours
7 / 48
Long-term average
6.9 spills a year (monitored since 2014)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Brierdene Burn 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
The Boathouse SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL01354 · 235/1729
Outlet location
NZ1639265280 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.3 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River Tyne Estuary 0 0.0 no change 100%
The Brooms North CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01355 · 235/1843
Outlet location
NZ2548054880 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Team from Source to Tyne (GB103023075670)
2024 spills / hours
2 / 0.8
Long-term average
2.6 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Trib Rowletch Burn 0 0.0 down 100% 96%
The Gables CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01359 · 224/0955
Outlet location
NZ2604093470 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Houndalea Letch to River Lyne (GB650301500001)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
1.5 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Monitor below 90%
Comms failure / issue · Resolved - Nov
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Houndalee Letch 0 0.0 no change 62%
The Green Combined Sewer Overflow
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01360 · 25/04/1605
Outlet location
NZ4557832216 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Greatham Beck Catchment (trib of Tidal Tees) (GB103025076030)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Unnamed Tributary of Char Beck 0 0.0 no change 100%
The Kylins Combined Sewer Overflow
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01365 · 225/1065
Outlet location
NZ2002084980 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Wansbeck from Font to Bothal Burn (GB103022077061)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Church Burn 0 0.0 no change 99%
The Peth CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01373 · 232/1013
Outlet location
NY8351955801 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Allen from Source to West Allen (GB103023074710)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Monitor below 90%
Comms failure / issue · Resolved - Dec
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River East Allen 0 0.0 no change 83%
Tower Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01397 · Permit applied for
Outlet location
NT9973552213 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TWEED (GB510202110000)
Bathing water
Spittal
2024 spills / hours
2 / 0.2
Long-term average
5.8 spills a year (monitored since 2014)
Investigation
Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 River Tweed 0 0.0 down 100% 97%
Tower Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01398 · 25/04/1700
Outlet location
NZ4473118661,NZ4649319169&NZ4651519191 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TEES (GB510302509900)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
7.3 spills a year (monitored since 2016)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River Tees 0 0.0 no change 91%
Tuart Street CSO (NO1)
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01404 · Permit applied for
Outlet location
NZ2745551598(toaculvertedwatercoursewhichopensatNZ2763551544) (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Cong Burn from Twizell Burn to Wear (GB103024077600)
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
 Culverted water course to Chester Burn 0 0.0 no change 100%
Turnberry Way CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01409 · 235/1964
Outlet location
NZ2549668514 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Ouse Burn from Source to Tyne (GB103023075780)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Ouse Burn 0 0.0 no change 90%
Tursdale PS - Nwl name
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL01411 · Permit applied for
Outlet location
NZ3012435486 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Croxdale Beck from Source to Wear (GB103024077410)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 2.8
Long-term average
1.3 spills a year (monitored since 2023)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Coxhoe Beck 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
Tweedside Industrial Estate CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01413 · 210/1335
Outlet location
NT9962652518 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TWEED (GB510202110000)
Bathing water
Spittal
2024 spills / hours
25 / 62
Long-term average
24.4 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River Tweed (Saline Estuary) 0 0.0 down 100% 93%
Waddington Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01440 · 245/1287
Outlet location
NZ2671042670 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Wear from Croxdale Beck to Lumley Park Burn (GB103024077621)
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 completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
 River Wear 0 0.0 no change 100%
Wansbeck Road CSO (Nty 007)
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01449 · 226/1256
Outlet location
NZ2585173432 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Seaton Burn from Source to Tidal Limit (GB103022076190)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.9 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Monitor below 90%
Comms failure / issue · Resolved - Nov
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
 Seaton Burn 0 0.0 no change 70%
Warkworth Drive CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01455 · 245/1115
Outlet location
NZ2654049880 (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
 South Burn 0 0.0 no change 100%
High Reflief Overflow
Inlet overflow at sewage works
Sewage works
High Reflief
Company site name
HIGH RELIEF OVERFLOW
EA ID / permit
NWL01457 · 255/1158
Outlet location
NZ4493642240 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Warren House Gill to North Sea (GB650301500002)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 North Sea 0 0.0 no change 97%
Warrenby Sea Outfall
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL01458 · 256/0908
Outlet location
NZ5836025970 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tees Coastal (GB650301500005)
Bathing water
Redcar Coatham
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 North Sea 0 0.0 no change 100%
Washington Village Cemetry CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01463 · NPSWQD006113
Outlet location
NZ3183055950 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
River Wear (GB510302402900)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.1 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Willows Pond 0 0.0 no change 96%
Washingwell School CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01464 · 235/1508
Outlet location
NZ2168660319 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Team from Source to Tyne (GB103023075670)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 1.3
Long-term average
4.2 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Black Burn Trib 0 0.0 down 100% 99%
Watts Slope High Level CSO (A56)
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01467 · 235/1796
Outlet location
NZ3547372800 (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%
Well Bank CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01471 · 25/03/1254
Outlet location
NZ2859722534 (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
3.9 spills a year (monitored since 2015)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River Skerne 0 0.0 no change 93%
West Boldon CSO No 3
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01479 · 235/F/0613
Outlet location
NZ3587062020 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Don from Source to Tidal Limit (GB103023075690)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.0 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Don 0 0.0 no change 100%
Wheldon Terrace CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01508 · EPRAB3894VG
Outlet location
NZ2536252629 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Cong Burn from Twizell Burn to Wear (GB103024077600)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.1 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
 Tributary of the Chester Burn 0 0.0 no change 95%
Whiskey Jacks SPS
Storm discharge at pumping station
EA ID / permit
NWL01511 · 234/1174
Outlet location
NZ1585457743 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Derwent from Burnhope Burn to River Tyne (GB103023074790)
2024 spills / hours
30 / 14
Long-term average
26.0 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Monitor below 90%
Comms failure / issue · Resolved - May
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 River Derwent 0 0.0 down 100% 63%
White-Le-Head Allotments SSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01518 · 235/1539
Outlet location
NZ1720754317 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Team from Source to Tyne (GB103023075670)
2024 spills / hours
5 / 1.5
Long-term average
6.1 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation ongoing
Improvement
Operational improvement ongoing
 Kyo Burn Trib 0 0.0 down 100% 94%
Whittonstall CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01521 · 234/1026
Outlet location
NZ0776057870 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Derwent from Burnhope Burn to River Tyne (GB103023074790)
2024 spills / hours
2 / 1.3
Long-term average
0.7 spills a year (monitored since 2014)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Mill Burn 0 0.0 down 100% 99%
Widdrington CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01523 · 224/0995
Outlet location
NZ2570493603 (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
1.5 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Linton Burn (River Lyne) 0 0.0 no change 94%
William Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01524 · 245/1266
Outlet location
NZ1896051840 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Twizell Burn from Source to Cong Burn (GB103024077590)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
2.1 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Trib of Stanley Burn 0 0.0 no change 100%
Woodfield Hill Crook CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01543 · EPRBB3499RX
Outlet location
NZ1510235246 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Beechburn Beck (Trib of Wear) (GB103024077390)
2024 spills / hours
2 / 2.3
Long-term average
2.6 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Monitor below 90%
Comms failure / issue · Resolved - Mar
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Culverted Beechburn Beck 0 0.0 down 100% 83%
Woodgate Gdns/Marconi 2 CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01545 · 235/1981
Outlet location
NZ2919062941 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
TYNE (GB510302310200)
2024 spills / hours
1 / 0.3
Long-term average
0.3 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Monitor below 90%
Comms failure / issue · Resolved - Nov
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Tyne Estuary 0 0.0 down 100% 81%
Woodwynd CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01550 · 235/A/0508
Outlet location
NZ2925059760 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Don from Source to Tidal Limit (GB103023075690)
2024 spills / hours
2 / 1.5
Long-term average
6.3 spills a year (monitored since 2013)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
 Don 0 0.0 down 100% 100%
Wooler CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
NWL01551 · 210/D/0271
Outlet location
NT9944028110 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Wooler Water from Harthope Burn to Till (GB102021072930)
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
 Wooler Water 0 0.0 no change 100%

Sewage treatment works

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

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