Storm overflow register · 2025 annual return

United Utilities storm overflows, 2025

United Utilities reported 2,270 storm overflows in England for 2025. Together they recorded 60,843 spills over 327,452 hours, an average of 26.8 spills per overflow against 20.4 across England. That ranks 9 of 10 companies, where 1 is the fewest spills per overflow. Counting the same overflows in both years, spills were down 23% on 2024.

295 overflows did not spill · 313 spilled more than 60 times · 2,076 had monitors working for 90% of the year or more · 289 sewage treatment works with overflows

Hours spilling by month, 2025

025k50k75k100kJan 2025: 69,814 hours spillingJanFeb 2025: 7,561 hours spillingFebMar 2025: 1,763 hours spillingMarApr 2025: 484 hours spillingAprMay 2025: 4,089 hours spillingMayJun 2025: 13,148 hours spillingJunJul 2025: 6,622 hours spillingJulAug 2025: 2,053 hours spillingAugSep 2025: 41,625 hours spillingSepOct 2025: 22,376 hours spillingOctNov 2025: 71,264 hours spillingNovDec 2025: 86,587 hours spillingDec
Hours spilling, all United Utilities overflows, from the start/stop records. Spills running across a month end are split between the months.

All United Utilities 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
Rivacre Valley Park CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Rivacre Valley Park CSO (182OG) (ELL0010)
EA ID / permit
UUP01660 · 01ELL0010
Outlet location
SJ3835077970 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Rivacre Brook (GB112068060350)
2024 spills / hours
41 / 140
Long-term average
42.7 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 68 hours spilling →
Rivacre Brook 28 68 down 32% 99%
Wardle Bridge Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Wardle Bridge PS
EA ID / permit
UUP02017 · 016892468
Outlet location
SJ7067066120 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Croco (GB112068055460)
2024 spills / hours
31 / 85
Long-term average
45.5 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 68 hours spilling →
The River Croco 28 68 down 10% 100%
Behind Lager Store CSO (174LJ)
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
CSO behind Lager's Store
EA ID / permit
UUP00216 · 01EDE0022
Outlet location
NY5471039590 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Eden - Eamont to tidal (GB102076073940)
2024 spills / hours
36 / 14
Long-term average
58.2 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
High-spill reason (company)
Performance - Asset configuration (e.g. PS/rising main/storm tanks)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 68 hours spilling →
Harrow Beck via SWS 68 68 up 89% 100%
Penn Lane Weston Point Pr CSO 202LE
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Penn Lane (Weston Point, Point R) combined sewer overflow (202LE) (HAL0060)
EA ID / permit
UUP01529 · 01HAL0060
Outlet location
SJ4977082451 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Manchester Ship Canal (GB71210004)
2024 spills / hours
65 / 113
Long-term average
67.7 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 68 hours spilling →
Manchester Ship Canal 48 68 down 26% 100%
Park Hall Farm CSO 071EY
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
PARK HALL FARM CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01507 · 01BOL0143
Outlet location
SD6271009630 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Croal Minor (GB112069064540)
2024 spills / hours
44 / 85
Long-term average
63.2 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 67 hours spilling →
Unnamed Trib of Middle Brook 40 67 down 9% 97%
Damside Screening CSO 25076
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Damside Screening Chamber CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00604 · 017280278
Outlet location
SD4754062030 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
LUNE (GB531207212100)
Bathing water
Morecambe South
Shellfish water
Morecambe Bay East; Lune (Broadfleet and Plover Scar)
2024 spills / hours
27 / 48
Long-term average
23.9 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 67 hours spilling →
The Lune Estuary, via Mill Race culvert 18 67 down 33% 100%
Malvern Road CSO (42052)
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Malvern Road (St.Helens) CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01224 · 016982535
Outlet location
SJ5408095850 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Sankey Brook (Rainford Brook to Mersey) (GB112069061200)
2024 spills / hours
34 / 74
Long-term average
44.4 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 67 hours spilling →
Sankey Brook 29 67 down 15% 100%
Abram Hall Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Abram Hall PS
EA ID / permit
UUP00075 · 01WIG0130
Outlet location
SD6058001410 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Hey/Borsdane Brook (GB112069064520)
2024 spills / hours
11 / 47
Long-term average
31.0 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 67 hours spilling →
Hey Brook 13 67 up 18% 100%
Manhole N20 E Park Dr CSO/Sp Dr PS
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Manhole No. 20 off East Park Drive CSO / South Park Drive PS
EA ID / permit
UUP01240 · 017260025
Outlet location
SD3290035500 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Hillylaid Pool - Tidal Wyre (GB112072066120)
Bathing water
Blackpool North
2024 spills / hours
– / –
Long-term average
1.0 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 67 hours spilling →
Marton Mere via Main Dyke (culverted) 6 67 94%
Bootle Wastewater Treatment Works
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Bootle
Company site name
BOOTLE WwTW
EA ID / permit
UUP00285 · 017470043
Outlet location
SD0995088280 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Annas (GB112074069720)
Bathing water
Silecroft
2024 spills / hours
30 / 111
Long-term average
37.0 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 67 hours spilling →
Syke Beck 19 67 down 37% 100%
Bulk Road CSO 25097
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Bulk Road CSO (25097)
EA ID / permit
UUP00360 · 017280370
Outlet location
SD4799062091 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
LUNE (GB531207212100)
Bathing water
Morecambe South
Shellfish water
Morecambe Bay East; Lune (Broadfleet and Plover Scar)
2024 spills / hours
11 / 28
Long-term average
18.6 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Monitor below 90%
Sensor failure / issue · Resolved - Dec
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 67 hours spilling →
The Lune Estuary via the Mill Race Culvert 17 67 up 55% 71%
Chester Road/Great Jackson Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Chester Road/Great Jackson Road CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00459 · 016982719
Outlet location
SJ8336097430 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Medlock (Lumb Brook to Irwell) (GB112069061152)
2024 spills / hours
25 / 102
Long-term average
15.0 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 66 hours spilling →
River Medlock 13 66 down 48% 100%
Chestnut Avenue PS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Chestnut Avenue PS
EA ID / permit
UUP00464 · 016881932
Outlet location
SJ8030057470 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Kidsgrove Stream (including Day Green Stream) (GB112068055390)
2024 spills / hours
28 / 35
Long-term average
30.4 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 66 hours spilling →
Trent & Mersey Canal 23 66 down 18% 95%
Halton Brow CSO 203EF
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Halton Brow CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00887 · 01HAL0062
Outlet location
SJ5315083431 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Manchester Ship Canal (GB71210004)
2024 spills / hours
79 / 106
Long-term average
87.0 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
High-spill reason (company)
Performance - Partial / no capacity due to blockage or restriction (e.g. roots / grid) - maintenance issue
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 66 hours spilling →
Manchester Ship Canal 61 66 down 23% 96%
Damside
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Damside Screening Chamber
EA ID / permit
UUP00603 · 017280381
Outlet location
SD4757062060 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
LUNE (GB531207212100)
2024 spills / hours
– / –
Long-term average
17.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 66 hours spilling →
River Lune Estuary 17 66 100%
Thurtell Cottages CSO LAN0091
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Thurtell Cottages CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01941 · 01LAN0091
Outlet location
SD5280065240 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Lune - conf Wenning to tidal (GB112072065980)
2024 spills / hours
39 / 55
Long-term average
37.1 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Monitor below 90%
Access - Unable to retrieve data from non-telemetry data logger · Resolved - Sep
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 65 hours spilling →
River Lune 35 65 down 10% 83%
Lancaster Lane CSO 12045
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Lancaster Lane CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP02127 · 017081365
Outlet location
SD5563022350 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Lostock DS Farington Weir (GB112070064820)
2024 spills / hours
30 / 60
Long-term average
70.4 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
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 64 hours spilling →
Bow Brook 53 64 up 77% 100%
Appleby WwTW
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Appleby
Company site name
APPLEBY WwTW(APPLE) (017670001)
EA ID / permit
UUP00124 · 017670001
Outlet location
NY6753021000 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Eden - Scandal Beck to Lyvennet (GB102076070880)
2024 spills / hours
25 / 152
Long-term average
20.0 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 64 hours spilling →
River Eden 17 64 down 32% 100%
Paddington PS 48028
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Paddington PS
EA ID / permit
UUP01500 · 01WAR0030
Outlet location
SJ6381088930 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Mersey (Bollin confluence to Howley Weir) including Padgate Brook. (GB112069061012)
2024 spills / hours
– / –
Long-term average
29.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 64 hours spilling →
River Mersey 29 64 96%
Mauldeth Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Mauldeth Road CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01263 · 016993515
Outlet location
SJ8302093530 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Chorlton Brook (Princess Parkway to Mersey) (GB112069061040)
2024 spills / hours
23 / 46
Long-term average
23.7 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 64 hours spilling →
Chorlton Brook 31 64 up 35% 100%
27/29 Abbotsmead CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
27/29 Abbotsmead Approach CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00025 · 017480451
Outlet location
SD2194069331 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Mill Beck (Poaka Beck) (GB112074069790)
Bathing water
Walney Sandy Gap
Shellfish water
Walney
2024 spills / hours
– / –
Long-term average
86.6 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
High-spill reason (company)
Data collection - Confirmed exceptional weather
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 64 hours spilling →
Mill Beck 64 64 100%
Newchurch Road/Wesley Place CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
NEWCHURCH ROAD / WESLEY PLACE CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01392 · 01ROS0013
Outlet location
SD8650022060 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irwell (Source to Whitewell Brook) (GB112069064660)
2024 spills / hours
27 / 78
Long-term average
39.7 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 63 hours spilling →
River Irwell 32 63 up 19% 100%
Canal Bank Transformer Hse CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Canal Bank near Transformer House CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00399 · 01TAM0122
Outlet location
SJ9752099910 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tame (Chew Brook to Swineshaw Brook) (GB112069061111)
2024 spills / hours
39 / 55
Long-term average
48.1 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Monitor below 90%
Sensor failure / issue · Resolved - Aug
Investigation
Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing, Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 63 hours spilling →
Swineshaw Brook Trib Rvr Tame 33 63 down 15% 87%
City Walk PS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Near City Walk
EA ID / permit
UUP00491 · 016940402
Outlet location
SD7884002140 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irwell (Croal to Irk) (GB112069061451)
2024 spills / hours
30 / 44
Long-term average
35.2 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 63 hours spilling →
Trib Slack Brook 34 63 up 13% 100%
Railway Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Railway Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01606 · 01BRY0005
Outlet location
SD7898014681 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irwell (Rossendale STW to Roch) (GB112069064620)
2024 spills / hours
26 / 49
Long-term average
14.1 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 63 hours spilling →
River Irwell 29 63 up 12% 100%
Franks Bridge CSO (171UZ)
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Franks Bridge SSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00759 · 017680272
Outlet location
NY7764008720 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Eden - headwaters to Scandal Beck (GB102076070590)
2024 spills / hours
82 / 329
Long-term average
64.6 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
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 63 hours spilling →
River Eden via SWS 39 63 down 52% 95%
Hill Street Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Hill Street PS
EA ID / permit
UUP02145 · 016892221
Outlet location
SJ6555066270 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Weaver (Winsford Flashes to Dane) (GB112068060463)
2024 spills / hours
25 / 84
Long-term average
25.2 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 63 hours spilling →
River Weaver 16 63 down 36% 100%
Clifton Holmes CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Clifton Holmes CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00504 · 016982526
Outlet location
SD9818008040 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tame (Source to Chew Brook) (GB112069064741)
2024 spills / hours
67 / 141
Long-term average
71.0 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 63 hours spilling →
River Tame 46 63 down 31% 95%
Bamfurlong Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Bamfurlong Pumping Station (50013) (WIG0127)
EA ID / permit
UUP00175 · NPSWQD010938
Outlet location
SD6012001780 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Hey/Borsdane Brook (GB112069064520)
2024 spills / hours
22 / 76
Long-term average
31.4 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 63 hours spilling →
Hey Brook 11 63 down 50% 100%
Navigation Road CSO (472HN)
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Navigation Road (Northwich) CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01366 · 01VRY0068
Outlet location
SJ6557073230 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Dane (Wheelock to Weaver) (GB112068060470)
2024 spills / hours
73 / 76
Long-term average
74.0 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
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 63 hours spilling →
Weaver Navigation 58 63 down 21% 100%
Rawnsley Hall Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Rawnsley Hall PS (AKA Greta Grove)
EA ID / permit
UUP01617 · 017580420
Outlet location
NY2617023680 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Derwent US Bassenthwaite Lake (GB112075073561)
2024 spills / hours
56 / 48
Long-term average
51.0 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
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 63 hours spilling →
The River Greta 54 63 down 4% 100%
Wetheral and Great Corby WwTW Wethe
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Wetheral And Great Corby Wethe
Company site name
WETHERAL & GREAT CORBY WwTW
EA ID / permit
UUP02096 · 017670075
Outlet location
NY4673055570 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Eden - Eamont to tidal (GB102076073940)
2024 spills / hours
19 / 14
Long-term average
41.6 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 63 hours spilling →
River Eden 19 63 no change 100%
674 Ripponden Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Ripponden Road CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00055 · 016983139
Outlet location
SD9507407373 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Beal (GB112069064690)
2024 spills / hours
19 / 55
Long-term average
22.3 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 63 hours spilling →
Clvrt'D Section Hodge Clough 23 63 up 21% 100%
Gaskell Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Gaskell Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00778 · 016982533
Outlet location
SJ5255094630 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Sutton Brook (GB112069061170)
2024 spills / hours
37 / 48
Long-term average
52.5 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
High-spill reason (company)
Performance - Asset configuration (e.g. PS/rising main/storm tanks)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
UWWTR improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 62 hours spilling →
Sutton Brook Trib Sankey Brook 38 62 up 3% 99%
Rushbed SSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Rushbed SSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01699 · 016982214
Outlet location
SD8097024840 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Limy Water (GB112069064680)
2024 spills / hours
24 / 104
Long-term average
23.5 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 62 hours spilling →
Limy Water 23 62 down 4% 92%
Garston CSO Liverpool
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Garston CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP02194 · 016930986
Outlet location
SJ3959083420 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
MERSEY - Transitional (GB531206908100)
2024 spills / hours
50 / 68
Long-term average
36.5 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 62 hours spilling →
Mersey Estuary 23 62 down 54% 100%
Washway Lane CSO (42081)
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Washway Lane CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP02033 · 016920387
Outlet location
SJ5134097130 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Rainford Brook (GB112069061240)
2024 spills / hours
33 / 57
Long-term average
48.5 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 62 hours spilling →
Rainford Brook 31 62 down 6% 100%
Vicarage Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Vicarage Road CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01993 · 016881768
Outlet location
SJ6612043510 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Audlem Brook (GB112068055190)
2024 spills / hours
39 / 131
Long-term average
34.0 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 62 hours spilling →
Swanback Mill Brook 23 62 down 41% 100%
Balle Street Hilton Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Balle Street CSO No.X
EA ID / permit
UUP00173 · 01BBN0128
Outlet location
SD6940021610 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Darwen - headwaters to conf Davy Field Bk (GB112071065240)
2024 spills / hours
62 / 87
Long-term average
69.0 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 62 hours spilling →
River Darwen 56 62 down 10% 100%
Julia Sreett CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Julia Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01037 · EPRQB3590DE
Outlet location
SJ8357099240 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irwell (Croal to Irk) (GB112069061451)
2024 spills / hours
44 / 51
Long-term average
84.5 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 62 hours spilling →
River Irwell 49 62 up 11% 98%
Plumley WwTW
Inlet overflow at sewage works
Sewage works
Plumley
Company site name
PLUMLEY WwTW
EA ID / permit
UUP01556 · 016810103
Outlet location
SJ7171075190 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Peover Eye (GB112068060390)
2024 spills / hours
93 / 82
Long-term average
55.8 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 62 hours spilling →
Peover Eye (via Trib) 63 62 down 32% 100%
Higher Perry St/Black Laurel St CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
HIGHER PERRY STREET/BACK LAUREL CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00965 · 01BBN0118
Outlet location
SD6964022710 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Darwen - headwaters to conf Davy Field Bk (GB112071065240)
2024 spills / hours
80 / 91
Long-term average
90.7 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 62 hours spilling →
Tributary of River Darwen 68 62 down 15% 100%
Skelton PS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Skelton PS
EA ID / permit
UUP01763 · 017680339
Outlet location
NY4327035420 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Ive (GB102076073760)
2024 spills / hours
33 / 105
Long-term average
34.2 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 62 hours spilling →
Trib Grise Beck 29 62 down 12% 99%
Blencogo Network Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Blencogo WwPS
EA ID / permit
UUP00258 · 017580267
Outlet location
NY1991048000 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Waver (GB102075073440)
2024 spills / hours
17 / 42
Long-term average
15.6 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 61 hours spilling →
Trib River Waver 19 61 up 12% 100%
Quarry Bank Mill CSO 272M4
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
QUARRY BANK MILL CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01591 · 01MAC0043
Outlet location
SJ8344082800 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Bollin (River Dean to Ashley Mill) (GB112069061381)
2024 spills / hours
14 / 37
Long-term average
18.2 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 61 hours spilling →
Tributary of River Bollin 15 61 up 7% 99%
Off Gibralter Lane CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Off Gibralter Lane Haughton Green CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01440 · 016982692
Outlet location
SJ9395093780 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tame (Swineshaw Brook to Mersey) (GB112069061112)
2024 spills / hours
63 / 67
Long-term average
66.6 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
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 61 hours spilling →
River Tame 55 61 down 13% 99%
Bexton Road Combined Sewer Overflow
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Bexton Road CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00228 · 01MAC0001
Outlet location
SJ7320077500 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Smoker Brook (Gale Brook to Wincham Brook) (GB112068060410)
2024 spills / hours
50 / 69
Long-term average
67.9 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
UWWTR improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 61 hours spilling →
Serpentine Water 43 61 down 14% 100%
Lancaster Bus Station CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Lancaster Bus Station CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP02160 · 017280277
Outlet location
SD4770061870 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Lune (GB531207212100)
Bathing water
Morecambe South
Shellfish water
Morecambe Bay East; Lune (Broadfleet and Plover Scar)
2024 spills / hours
15 / 56
Long-term average
12.6 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 60 hours spilling →
The Lune Estuary, via Mill Race culvert 11 60 down 27% 100%
Woodside CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
UUP02169 · 016931348
Outlet location
SJ3298089260 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
MERSEY - Transitional (GB531206908100)
Bathing water
Wallasey
2024 spills / hours
35 / 73
Long-term average
58.8 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 60 hours spilling →
River Mersey Estuary (Tidal) 14 60 down 60% 100%
Lazonby PS and CSO
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Lazonby PS and CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01123 · 017670241
Outlet location
NY5516039980 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Eden - Eamont to tidal (GB102076073940)
2024 spills / hours
48 / 67
Long-term average
65.7 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
High-spill reason (company)
Not asset maintenance - Hydraulic capacity
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 60 hours spilling →
River Eden 40 60 down 17% 100%

Sewage treatment works

Storm tanks and inlet overflows at each United Utilities sewage works. The figures are 2025 spills.

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