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
Carrington Road Bridge CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Carrington Road Bridge CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00412 · 016993623
Outlet location
SJ7420093770 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Mersey (upstream of Manchester Ship Canal) (GB112069061030)
2024 spills / hours
4 / 13
Long-term average
7.0 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 12 hours spilling →
River Mersey 11 12 up 175% 100%
Stocks Lane CSO Site Id 123IK
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
SOUTH PARK HALL / STOCKS LANE HESKIN CSO (123IK)
EA ID / permit
UUP01790 · 01CHR0012
Outlet location
SD5336015480 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Trib of Syd Brook (GB112070064920)
2024 spills / hours
17 / 84
Long-term average
12.5 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Monitor below 90%
Sensor failure / issue · Resolved - Jun
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 12 hours spilling →
Syd Brook 8 12 down 53% 83%
Little Corby PS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Little Corby PS
EA ID / permit
UUP01153 · 017680327
Outlet location
NY4765057340 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Eden - Eamont to tidal (GB102076073940)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 0.6
Long-term average
6.3 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 12 hours spilling →
River Eden 11 12 up 267% 100%
Newshaw Lane CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Newshaw Lane CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01396 · 016982639
Outlet location
SK0162095230 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Glossop Brook (Long Clough Brook to Etherow) (GB112069060720)
2024 spills / hours
17 / 16
Long-term average
22.5 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 12 hours spilling →
Trib Glossop Brook via SWS 3 12 down 82% 100%
Gasworks Yard Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Gas Yard Pumping Station
EA ID / permit
UUP02260 · 01CON0012
Outlet location
SJ7035066410 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Croco (GB112068055460)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 3.4
Long-term average
25.6 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 12 hours spilling →
River Croco 12 12 up 300% 100%
Rassbottom Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Rassbottom Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01611 · 016940471
Outlet location
SJ9588098580 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tame (Swineshaw Brook to Mersey) (GB112069061112)
2024 spills / hours
4 / 4.9
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 12 hours spilling →
River Tame 3 12 down 25% 99%
Croasdale Avenue CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
UUP00564 · 01COP0043
Outlet location
NX9803015940 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Solway Outer South (GB641211630003)
2024 spills / hours
4 / 3.5
Long-term average
6.1 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 12 hours spilling →
Pow Beck 9 12 up 125% 97%
Yorkshire Street CSO 35022
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Yorkshire Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP02188 · 01ROC0058
Outlet location
SD8962013380 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Roch (Source to Spodden) (GB112069064720)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 6.8
Long-term average
13.3 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 12 hours spilling →
River Roch 5 12 up 67% 93%
Water Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Water Street
EA ID / permit
UUP02037 · EPRQB3593RF
Outlet location
SD9006013400 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Roch (Source to Spodden) (GB112069064720)
2024 spills / hours
12 / 4.1
Long-term average
18.7 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 12 hours spilling →
River Roch 1 12 down 92% 100%
Crag Bank Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Crag Bank PS
EA ID / permit
UUP00556 · 017280249
Outlet location
SD4871070000 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
KENT - transitional (GB531207312000)
2024 spills / hours
2 / 5.3
Long-term average
4.4 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Trib Black Dyke 4 11 up 100% 100%
Manor Avenue/Firs Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Manor Avenue/Firs Road CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01245 · 016892365
Outlet location
SJ7646092840 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Mersey (upstream of Manchester Ship Canal) (GB112069061030)
2024 spills / hours
6 / 8.6
Long-term average
9.3 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Stromford Brook 6 11 no change 100%
King Street Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
King Street PS
EA ID / permit
UUP01066 · 017470009
Outlet location
SD1783180401 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
DUDDON (GB531207411800)
Bathing water
Haverigg; Walney Biggar Bank; Walney West Shore; Walney Sandy Gap
Shellfish water
Duddon; Walney
2024 spills / hours
27 / 47
Long-term average
18.3 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Duddon Estuary 29 11 up 7% 100%
113 Hassall Rd CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
HASSALL ROAD CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00006 · 01CON0023
Outlet location
SJ7869756899 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Kidsgrove Stream (including Day Green Stream) (GB112068055390)
2024 spills / hours
12 / 9.0
Long-term average
16.7 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 11 hours spilling →
Day Green Stream 11 11 down 8% 71%
PS at Bryn Gates
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Bryn Gates PS
EA ID / permit
UUP01589 · 01WIG0117
Outlet location
SD5947000900 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Hey/Borsdane Brook (GB112069064520)
2024 spills / hours
2 / 15
Long-term average
2.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Hey/Borsdane Brook 2 11 no change 94%
Irwell Vale PS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Irwell Vale PS
EA ID / permit
UUP01029 · 016982826
Outlet location
SD7906020460 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Ogden (GB112069064650)
2024 spills / hours
9 / 26
Long-term average
21.6 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
River Ogden 8 11 down 11% 95%
Eaves Green Rd CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Eaves Green Road CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00682 · 01LA1964
Outlet location
SD5783015960 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Yarrow DS Big Lodge Water (GB112070064952)
2024 spills / hours
29 / 29
Long-term average
33.3 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Trib River Yarrow 24 11 down 17% 100%
Ravenswood CSO 52568
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Ravenswood Drive CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01616 · 017290504
Outlet location
SD3371037610 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
WYRE - transitional (GB531207212200)
Bathing water
Fleetwood
Shellfish water
Lune (Wyre Estuary); Lune (Broadfleet and Plover Scar)
2024 spills / hours
18 / 12
Long-term average
19.9 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Horsebridge Dyke (via a Sw Sewer) 15 11 down 17% 100%
Poolstock Lane/Holt Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Poolstock Lane/ Holt Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01561 · EPRQP3420GZ
Outlet location
SD5727903869 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Smithy Brook (GB112070061600)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 8.3
Long-term average
2.4 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Smithy Brook 2 11 down 33% 99%
Moss Lane Acre Lane CSO 431AM
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Moss Lane/Acre Lane CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01347 · 01STK0010
Outlet location
SJ8905084711 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Micker Brook (GB112069060940)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 1.2
Long-term average
7.3 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Carr Brook 9 11 up 200% 98%
20 Ribbleton Drive CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
20 Ribbleton Drive CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00018 · 01HYN0035
Outlet location
SD7614029920 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Calder - Pendle Water to conf Ribble (GB112071065490)
2024 spills / hours
13 / 16
Long-term average
21.0 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 11 hours spilling →
Clough Brook 39 11 up 200% 96%
Owley Wood Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
UUP01495 · 01VRY0083
Outlet location
SJ6255074270 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Weaver (Dane to Frodsham) (GB112068060500)
2024 spills / hours
16 / 17
Long-term average
20.2 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
River Weaver 15 11 down 6% 98%
Cherry Tree Works Site
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Cherry Tree/Feniscowles CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00458 · 017190595
Outlet location
SD6590026282 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Roddlesworth (GB112071065250)
2024 spills / hours
6 / 3.5
Long-term average
6.6 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Trib River Darwen 8 11 up 33% 100%
Hassall Road CSO 131X8
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
HASSALL ROAD CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00912 · 01CON0046
Outlet location
SJ7621059540 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Wheelock (Source to Kidsgrove Stream) (GB112068055410)
2024 spills / hours
16 / 17
Long-term average
30.8 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
River Wheelock 15 11 down 6% 96%
Hall Lane CSO 07035
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Hall Lane Combined Sewer Overflow (Site ID 07035) (BOL0145)
EA ID / permit
UUP00882 · 01BOL0145
Outlet location
SD7422006984 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Croal (including Blackshaw Brook) (GB112069064550)
2024 spills / hours
20 / 19
Long-term average
25.8 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
River Croal 9 11 down 55% 100%
High Hill Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
High Hill Road
EA ID / permit
UUP00957 · EPRQB3596AP
Outlet location
SK0078486172 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Sett (GB112069060970)
2024 spills / hours
9 / 9.6
Long-term average
10.0 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Culverted Tributary River Sett 4 11 down 56% 100%
Chester Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Chester Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00460 · 016983278
Outlet location
SJ8408097350 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Medlock (Lumb Brook to Irwell) (GB112069061152)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 1.1
Long-term average
2.6 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
The River Medlock 1 11 down 67% 100%
Drake Street CSO (35038)
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Drake Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00655 · 01ROC0078
Outlet location
SD8976013400 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Roch (Source to Spodden) (GB112069064720)
2024 spills / hours
16 / 10
Long-term average
22.0 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Culverted River Roch via SWS 8 11 down 50% 100%
Hazelwood Road CSO 435GY
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Hazelwood Road combined sewer overflow (435GY) (STK0094)
EA ID / permit
UUP00929 · 016982761
Outlet location
SJ9269087210 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Poise Brook (GB112069060950)
2024 spills / hours
31 / 20
Long-term average
45.6 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Monitor below 90%
Sensor failure / issue · Not Applicable - Ongoing investigation
Investigation
Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Poise Brook Trib Rvr Goyt 7 11 down 77% 84%
West Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
West Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP02082 · 016881772
Outlet location
SJ8794057120 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Biddulph Brook (GB112068055360)
2024 spills / hours
16 / 34
Long-term average
14.4 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Monitor below 90%
Sensor failure / issue · Resolved - Jul
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Trib of Biddulph Brook 9 11 down 44% 82%
Ainsworth Road CSO (BRY0129)
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Ainsworth Road CSO (091LY)
EA ID / permit
UUP02197 · EPRJB3892ER
Outlet location
SD7909807250 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irwell (Roch to Croal) (GB112069060840)
2024 spills / hours
12 / 11
Long-term average
9.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
River Irwell via a surface water sewer 6 11 down 50% 98%
31 Abbotsmead Approach CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
31 Abbotsmead Approach CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00036 · 017480449
Outlet location
SD2177069780 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Mill Beck (Poaka Beck) (GB112074069790)
2024 spills / hours
23 / 11
Long-term average
21.0 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Millbeck 19 11 down 17% 100%
Baganley Froom CSO 121CW
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Baganley Froom CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00169 · 01CHR0049
Outlet location
SD5961517962 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Yarrow DS Big Lodge Water (GB112070064952)
2024 spills / hours
40 / 193
Long-term average
37.0 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Black Brook Trib River Yarrow 12 11 down 70% 100%
Oakenbottom Road CSO 072IS
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Oakenbottom Road CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01430 · 016982221
Outlet location
SD7355009171 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Bradshaw Brook (GB112069064580)
2024 spills / hours
8 / 11
Long-term average
7.5 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Bradshaw Brook 5 11 down 38% 100%
Warick Roadwwnw PS
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Warwick Road WwNPS
EA ID / permit
UUP02019 · 017680359
Outlet location
NY4180056080 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Petteril d/s Blackrack Beck (GB102076074030)
2024 spills / hours
18 / 9.1
Long-term average
15.5 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
River Petteril 20 11 up 11% 100%
Smedley Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Smedley Road CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01772 · 01MAN0042
Outlet location
SD8524000350 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irk (Wince to Irwell) (GB112069061131)
2024 spills / hours
14 / 9.8
Long-term average
26.4 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
River Irk 12 11 down 14% 96%
Abney Hall
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Abney Hall CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00073 · 01STK0018
Outlet location
SJ8570089250 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Micker Brook (GB112069060940)
2024 spills / hours
10 / 6.0
Long-term average
11.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Micker Brook 12 11 up 20% 100%
Rear of Keats Avenue CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Rear of Keats Avenue CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01633 · 017081380
Outlet location
SD5734004570 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Smithy Brook (GB112070061600)
2024 spills / hours
16 / 32
Long-term average
12.6 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Smithy Brook 9 11 down 44% 100%
Turpin Green Lane CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Turpin Green Lane CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01972 · 017081364
Outlet location
SD5456022510 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Lostock DS Farington Weir (GB112070064912)
2024 spills / hours
20 / 8.0
Long-term average
35.6 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 11 hours spilling →
Bannister Brook 15 11 down 25% 100%
Westy Flumes 1 South CSO 489CB
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Westy Flumes (1) South CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP02095 · 016982974
Outlet location
SJ6282088380 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Mersey (Bollin confluence to Howley Weir) including Padgate Brook. (GB112069061012)
2024 spills / hours
20 / 17
Long-term average
28.5 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 10 hours spilling →
River Mersey 8 10 down 60% 100%
Fairfield Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Fairfield Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00718 · 017060093
Outlet location
SD5481025110 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Lostock US Farington Weir (GB112070064911)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 3.2
Long-term average
6.2 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 10 hours spilling →
River Lostock 3 10 no change 100%
Stoneleigh Park CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
UUP01874 · 01OLD0039
Outlet location
SD9377006330 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Beal (GB112069064690)
2024 spills / hours
13 / 7.9
Long-term average
25.7 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 10 hours spilling →
River Beal via SWS 11 10 down 15% 100%
Victoria Avenue/River Irk CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
UUP01996 · 01MAN0094
Outlet location
SD8404004050 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irk (Wince to Irwell) (GB112069061131)
2024 spills / hours
14 / 132
Long-term average
8.2 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 10 hours spilling →
River Irk 4 10 down 71% 100%
Holts Lane Detention Tank
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Holts Lane Detention Tanks
EA ID / permit
UUP00984 · NPSWQD001283
Outlet location
SD3552038670 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Hillylaid Pool - Tidal Wyre (GB112072066120)
Bathing water
Fleetwood
Shellfish water
Lune (Wyre Estuary)
2024 spills / hours
8 / 11
Long-term average
8.5 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 10 hours spilling →
Main Dyke 5 10 down 38% 100%
Water Street CSO (284TV)
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Water Street (Manchester) CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP02039 · 016982993
Outlet location
SJ8295098030 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irwell / Manchester Ship Canal (Irk to confluence with Upper Mersey) (GB112069061452)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 2.6
Long-term average
4.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 10 hours spilling →
River Irwell 5 10 up 67% 96%
Bankhall Relief CSO 99005
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Bankhall Relief CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00183 · 016930968
Outlet location
SJ3300093900 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
MERSEY - Transitional (GB531206908100)
Bathing water
Wallasey
Shellfish water
North Wirral (East)
2024 spills / hours
26 / 16
Long-term average
22.5 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 10 hours spilling →
River Mersey Estuary 7 10 down 73% 100%
St Johns Rd
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
St Johns Road CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01821 · 01BOL0074
Outlet location
SD6697007750 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Middle Brook (GB112069064540)
2024 spills / hours
4 / 9.5
Long-term average
3.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 10 hours spilling →
Middle Brook 2 10 down 50% 100%
Stpeters Way/Springfield Ind Es CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
St Peters Way/Springfield Industrial Estate CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01877 · 016982925
Outlet location
SD7228008811 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Middle Brook (GB112069064540)
2024 spills / hours
20 / 10
Long-term average
21.8 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 10 hours spilling →
River Croal 18 10 down 10% 100%
Medlock Sports Centre CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Medlock Sports Centre CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01273 · 016983275
Outlet location
SJ9049199291 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Medlock (Source to Lumb Brook) (GB112069061151)
2024 spills / hours
8 / 8.2
Long-term average
9.4 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 10 hours spilling →
Lumb Brook via Surface Wtr Sew 6 10 down 25% 100%
Frank Webb Avenue CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Frank Webb Avenue CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00757 · 016810300
Outlet location
SJ6931056820 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Weaver (Valley Brook to Winsford Flashes) (GB112068060462)
2024 spills / hours
8 / 10
Long-term average
7.2 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Monitor below 90%
Sensor failure / issue · Resolved - January after reporting year
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 10 hours spilling →
Leighton Brook 8 10 no change 88%
Old Fold Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Old Fold Road CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01455 · 016983225
Outlet location
SD6188008070 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Hey/Borsdane Brook (GB112069064520)
2024 spills / hours
4 / 4.4
Long-term average
5.7 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 10.0 hours spilling →
Borsdane Brook 2 10.0 down 50% 100%

Sewage treatment works

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

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