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
Copster Green Sewer Eje
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Copster Green Sewer Ejector Station
EA ID / permit
UUP00540 · 01RIB0048
Outlet location
SD6745034230 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Showley Brook (GB112071065710)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.5 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Monitor below 90%
Telemetry or data archiving failure / issue · Resolved - January after reporting year
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.5 hours spilling →
Showley Brook 1 6.5 up from 0 78%
Poplar Cottages CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Poplar Cottages CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01562 · 016881722
Outlet location
SJ6456077200 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Forge (Kidd) Brook (GB112068060400)
2024 spills / hours
9 / 5.6
Long-term average
7.4 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.5 hours spilling →
Trib of Kid Brook via SWS 8 6.5 down 11% 99%
Hunt Lane Combined Sewer Overflow
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Hunt Lane CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01001 · 016950499
Outlet location
SD9057004990 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Wince Brook (GB112069061120)
2024 spills / hours
9 / 7.4
Long-term average
18.2 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.5 hours spilling →
Stock Brook Culvert via SWS 3 6.5 down 67% 100%
Cleator WwTW
Inlet overflow at sewage works
Sewage works
Cleator
Company site name
CLEATOR WwTW
EA ID / permit
UUP00498 · 017470025
Outlet location
NY0129013190 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Keekle (lower) (GB112074070000)
Bathing water
Seascale
2024 spills / hours
9 / 1.2
Long-term average
60.3 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.4 hours spilling →
River Keekle 20 6.4 up 122% 100%
New Brighton Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
New Brighton PS
EA ID / permit
UUP01376 · 016810340
Outlet location
SJ3133994272 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
MERSEY - Transitional (GB531206908100)
Bathing water
Moreton; Wallasey
Shellfish water
North Wirral (East); North Wirral (West)
2024 spills / hours
– / –
Long-term average
1.5 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.3 hours spilling →
Tidal River Mersey 3 6.3 100%
Town Beck CSO 39065
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Town Beck CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01955 · 017380295
Outlet location
SD2918078120 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Dragley Beck (GB112073071160)
2024 spills / hours
28 / 53
Long-term average
17.5 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.3 hours spilling →
Town Beck 4 6.3 down 86% 99%
Outside 16 Coronation Rd CSO 381PQ
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
O/S 16 Coronation Road
EA ID / permit
UUP01487 · 016982754
Outlet location
SJ3050098903 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
MERSEY MOUTH - transitional (GB641211630001)
2024 spills / hours
12 / 6.9
Long-term average
15.4 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.2 hours spilling →
River Mersey Estuary 7 6.2 down 42% 99%
Heaton Bridge CSO Bolton
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Heaton Bridge CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00933 · 016982883
Outlet location
SD6791008840 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Middle Brook (GB112069064540)
2024 spills / hours
14 / 5.2
Long-term average
18.0 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.1 hours spilling →
Middle Brook 8 6.1 down 43% 100%
Ballam Road Pumping Station FYL0004
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Ballam Road PS
EA ID / permit
UUP00171 · 017180610
Outlet location
SD3668027570 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Liggard Brook (GB112071065650)
Bathing water
St Annes; St. Annes North; Blackpool South
Shellfish water
Ribble
2024 spills / hours
17 / 21
Long-term average
23.1 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.1 hours spilling →
Liggard Brook, a tributary of Main Drain a tributary of the River Ribble Estuary 7 6.1 down 59% 100%
Keeper'S Lane CSO (472BH)
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
KEEPERS LANE CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01051 · 01VRY0081
Outlet location
SJ6253073360 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Weaver (Dane to Frodsham) (GB112068060500)
2024 spills / hours
14 / 13
Long-term average
8.8 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.1 hours spilling →
Trib of River Weaver 10 6.1 down 29% 96%
Manchester Rd Corrie Dr CSO BOL0245
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Manchester Road / Corrie Drive CSO (079DB)
EA ID / permit
UUP02225 · EPRJB3893AW
Outlet location
SD7637704026 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irwell (Croal to Irk) (GB112069061451)
2024 spills / hours
16 / 14
Long-term average
10.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Monitor below 90%
Sensor failure / issue · Resolved - Nov
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.1 hours spilling →
Unity Brook 4 6.1 down 75% 68%
Ainsdale Wastewater Treatment Works
Storm tank at sewage works
Sewage works
Ainsdale
Company site name
AINSDALE WwTW
EA ID / permit
UUP00088 · 016930486
Outlet location
SD3203011100 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Chisnall Brook (GB112069064510)
Bathing water
Southport
2024 spills / hours
1 / 0.0
Long-term average
15.9 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.0 hours spilling →
Fine Janes Brook 4 6.0 up 300% 95%
Laneshawbridge School Lane CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Laneshawbridge School Lane Combined Sewer Overflow
EA ID / permit
UUP01105 · 01PEN0029
Outlet location
SD9230040670 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Colne Water (Laneshaw) (GB112071065210)
2024 spills / hours
8 / 5.7
Long-term average
6.5 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.0 hours spilling →
Colne Water 3 6.0 down 63% 97%
Cranberry Lane CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Cranberry Lane CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00558 · 017180469
Outlet location
SD7021021080 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Darwen - headwaters to conf Davy Field Bk (GB112071065240)
2024 spills / hours
5 / 4.4
Long-term average
5.7 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 6.0 hours spilling →
Trib River Darwen 2 6.0 down 60% 97%
Garrick Avenue CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Garrick Avenue CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00773 · 016892439
Outlet location
SJ2526089670 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
The Birket including Arrowe Brook and Fender (GB112068060530)
Bathing water
Moreton
Shellfish water
North Wirral (West)
2024 spills / hours
2 / 9.5
Long-term average
10.6 spills a year (monitored since 2017)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.9 hours spilling →
Arrowe Brook 3 5.9 up 50% 99%
Bury New Rd Lockett St CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Bury New Road/Lockett Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00381 · 016982899
Outlet location
SJ8346099320 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irwell (Croal to Irk) (GB112069061451)
2024 spills / hours
5 / 4.9
Long-term average
10.9 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.9 hours spilling →
River Irwell 5 5.9 no change 100%
Compstall Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Compstall Road CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00531 · 016982502
Outlet location
SJ9643090690 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Etherow (Glossop Brook to Goyt) (GB112069061050)
2024 spills / hours
4 / 1.3
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 5.9 hours spilling →
River Etherow 6 5.9 up 50% 100%
Camerton Ww Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Camerton Ww PS
EA ID / permit
UUP00396 · 017580269
Outlet location
NY0380030550 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Derwent - conf Cocker to tidal (GB112075070520)
2024 spills / hours
26 / 74
Long-term average
15.8 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.9 hours spilling →
River Derwent 3 5.9 down 88% 100%
Binns Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
EA ID / permit
UUP00241 · 01TAM0123
Outlet location
SJ9534098130 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tame (Swineshaw Brook to Mersey) (GB112069061112)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.5 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.9 hours spilling →
River Tame 1 5.9 up from 0 100%
Oughtrighton Lane CSO 482KO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Oughtrington Lane CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01484 · 016982896
Outlet location
SJ6969087430 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Bridgewater Canal (GB112069061382)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 3.5
Long-term average
4.5 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
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 5.8 hours spilling →
Bridgewater Canal 1 5.8 down 67% 84%
Mancunian Way CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Mancunian Way CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01239 · 016982729
Outlet location
SJ8494097510 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Medlock (Lumb Brook to Irwell) (GB112069061152)
2024 spills / hours
7 / 6.2
Long-term average
10.8 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.8 hours spilling →
River Medlock via SWS 5 5.8 down 29% 100%
Beresford Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Beresford Road Combined Sewer Overflow
EA ID / permit
UUP00222 · 016942057
Outlet location
SJ8655095240 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Platt Brook (Source to Fallowfield Bk) (GB112069061060)
2024 spills / hours
5 / 4.8
Long-term average
6.8 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.8 hours spilling →
Clvrt Section of Gore Brook 3 5.8 down 40% 99%
Altrincham WwTW High Level Overflow
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Altrincham WwTW High Level Overflow (Formerly Woodcote Road CSO)
EA ID / permit
UUP00112 · 016892363
Outlet location
SJ7532090270 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Sinderland Brook (GB112069060980)
2024 spills / hours
9 / 11
Long-term average
10.2 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.8 hours spilling →
Sinderland Brook 4 5.8 down 56% 97%
Cuddington Lane CSO (471QL)
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Cuddington Lane (Woods) CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00588 · 01VRY0054
Outlet location
SJ5990072500 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Cuddington Brook (Source to Crowton Brook) (GB112068060480)
2024 spills / hours
15 / 32
Long-term average
9.0 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.7 hours spilling →
Cuddington Brook 4 5.7 down 73% 99%
Rear of 47 Vendale Ave CSO (379AE)
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Rear of 47 Vendale Avenue
EA ID / permit
UUP01629 · 016982746
Outlet location
SD7695000600 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Folly Brook and Salteye Brook (GB112069061430)
2024 spills / hours
33 / 8.3
Long-term average
18.3 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.7 hours spilling →
Deans Brook via SWS 17 5.7 down 48% 100%
Acton Lane Combined Sewer Overflow
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Acton Lane CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00078 · 016892441
Outlet location
SJ2552089270 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
The Birket including Arrowe Brook and Fender (GB112068060530)
Bathing water
Moreton
Shellfish water
North Wirral (West)
2024 spills / hours
4 / 2.8
Long-term average
3.0 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.6 hours spilling →
Arrowe Brook a trib of the River Birket 3 5.6 down 25% 90%
Manchester New Road CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Manchester New Road Combined Sewer Overflow
EA ID / permit
UUP01226 · 016993577
Outlet location
SD8649004482 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irk (Wince to Irwell) (GB112069061131)
2024 spills / hours
8 / 5.9
Long-term average
10.2 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.6 hours spilling →
Boardman Brook 9 5.6 up 13% 100%
Toad Lane - High Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Toad Lane - High Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01947 · 016950161
Outlet location
SD8928013340 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Roch (Source to Spodden) (GB112069064720)
2024 spills / hours
7 / 2.0
Long-term average
11.3 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.6 hours spilling →
River Roch 9 5.6 up 29% 100%
Parton N.F. Shore Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Parton PS
EA ID / permit
UUP01523 · 017470154
Outlet location
NX9773020230 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Solway Outer South (GB641211630003)
2024 spills / hours
40 / 5.0
Long-term average
56.0 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
High-spill reason (company)
Data collection - Confirmed exceptional weather
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.6 hours spilling →
Irish Sea 34 5.6 down 15% 100%
Gardner Road Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Gardner Road Pumping Station (Site ID 25027) (LAN0058)
EA ID / permit
UUP00772 · NPSWQD011000
Outlet location
SD5003071450 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Keer - Lower (GB112073064430)
2024 spills / hours
12 / 3.3
Long-term average
21.8 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.5 hours spilling →
River Keer 16 5.5 up 33% 100%
Junc Stringer St/New Bridge Ln CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Stringer Street/Newbridge Lane CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01042 · 01STK0089
Outlet location
SJ9039090700 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Goyt (Etherow to Mersey) (GB112069061000)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
2.0 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.5 hours spilling →
River Goyt 7 5.5 up from 0 91%
Ainslie St/Harrogate St
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Ainslie Street/Harrogate Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00090 · 017480391
Outlet location
SD1964070550 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Furness Permo-Triassic sandstone aquifers (GB41201G101900)
Bathing water
Walney West Shore
Shellfish water
Walney
2024 spills / hours
32 / 7.4
Long-term average
42.7 spills a year (monitored since 2016)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.5 hours spilling →
Ormsgill Reservoir 30 5.5 down 6% 100%
Hawthorn Lane CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Hawthorn Lane
EA ID / permit
UUP00922 · 016982619
Outlet location
SJ8469081460 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Bollin (Source to Dean) (GB112069061320)
2024 spills / hours
5 / 2.0
Long-term average
9.3 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing, Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.4 hours spilling →
Clvrt'D Trib of River Bollin 9 5.4 up 80% 99%
Huddersfield Road CSO (449BD)
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Huddersfield Road CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00997 · 016993729
Outlet location
SJ9723098810 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tame (Chew Brook to Swineshaw Brook) (GB112069061111)
2024 spills / hours
7 / 2.7
Long-term average
16.4 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.4 hours spilling →
Culvert to River Tame 8 5.4 up 14% 100%
Assheton Road CSO 281CA
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
ASSHETON ROAD CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00153 · 01MAN0108
Outlet location
SJ8896099510 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Medlock (Lumb Brook to Irwell) (GB112069061152)
2024 spills / hours
10 / 5.8
Long-term average
61.2 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Operational investigation completed
Improvement
Operational improvement completed
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.4 hours spilling →
Clvrt Trib of River Mersey 11 5.4 up 10% 100%
Flass Lane at Bridgegate CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Flass Lane at Bridgegate Ave, Newbarns CSO (04531/04CSO009)
EA ID / permit
UUP00744 · 017480448
Outlet location
SD2194069335 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Mill Beck (Poaka Beck) (GB112074069790)
Bathing water
Walney Sandy Gap
Shellfish water
Walney; Roosebeck
2024 spills / hours
– / –
Long-term average
33.5 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.4 hours spilling →
Mill Beck 15 5.4 100%
Apethorn Lane
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Apethorn Lane
EA ID / permit
UUP00120 · 016982688
Outlet location
SJ9460093470 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tame (Swineshaw Brook to Mersey) (GB112069061112)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 2.1
Long-term average
2.5 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.3 hours spilling →
Trib River Tame 2 5.3 down 33% 100%
B&Q CSO (101C4)
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
B&Q CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00162 · 017680294
Outlet location
NY3997055030 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Caldew d/s Caldbeck (GB102076073880)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 8.5
Long-term average
5.8 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
Env Act (SODRP) improvement ongoing
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.3 hours spilling →
River Caldew 8 5.3 up 167% 94%
Westhulme Hospital CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Westhulme Hospital CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP02087 · 01OLD0034
Outlet location
SD9063006030 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irk (Sourtce to Wince Brook) (GB112069061161)
2024 spills / hours
7 / 7.7
Long-term average
9.0 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.3 hours spilling →
Plumpton Clough 3 5.3 down 57% 100%
Miller Street/Corporation St CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Miller St/Corporation St CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01319 · 01MAN0161
Outlet location
SJ8414099060 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irk (Wince to Irwell) (GB112069061131)
2024 spills / hours
28 / 16
Long-term average
21.0 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Monitor below 90%
Sensor failure / issue · Resolved - Nov
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.3 hours spilling →
River Irk 14 5.3 down 50% 58%
O/S 90 Queensway CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Outside of 90 Queensway CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01427 · 01VRY0097
Outlet location
SJ6553066260 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Weaver (Winsford Flashes to Dane) (GB112068060463)
2024 spills / hours
21 / 66
Long-term average
16.2 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Monitor below 90%
Sensor failure / issue · Resolved - Sep
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.2 hours spilling →
River Weaver via SWS 9 5.2 down 57% 88%
Fairhaven Pumping Station
Storm discharge at pumping station
Company site name
Fairhaven Wastewater PS
EA ID / permit
UUP00720 · 017180556
Outlet location
SD3341425791 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
RIBBLE_Transitional (GB531207112400)
Bathing water
St Annes; St. Annes North; Blackpool South
Shellfish water
Ribble
2024 spills / hours
9 / 16
Long-term average
9.5 spills a year (monitored since 2018)
Monitor below 90%
Sensor failure / issue · Resolved - January after reporting year
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.2 hours spilling →
River Ribble Estuary 5 5.2 down 44% 89%
Lathbury Road/Silchester Drive CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
LATHBURY ROAD / SILCHESTER DRIVE CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01116 · 01MAN0136
Outlet location
SD8583500640 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Irk (Wince to Irwell) (GB112069061131)
2024 spills / hours
7 / 4.4
Long-term average
11.3 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.2 hours spilling →
Moston Brook 7 5.2 no change 100%
Dukinfield Outfall Sewer CSO 441SM
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Dukinfield Outfall Sewer CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00662 · 01TAM0150
Outlet location
SJ9327096700 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tame (Swineshaw Brook to Mersey) (GB112069061112)
2024 spills / hours
8 / 6.0
Long-term average
9.0 spills a year (monitored since 2021)
Monitor below 90%
Installation set-up/design issue · Resolved - Aug
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.2 hours spilling →
River Tame 5 5.2 down 38% 86%
Barrowford CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Barrowford CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00194 · 017180569
Outlet location
SD8530038830 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Pendle Water - Colne Water to Walverden Water (GB112071065170)
2024 spills / hours
41 / 7.9
Long-term average
35.3 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.1 hours spilling →
Pendle Water 29 5.1 down 29% 100%
Liverpool Road (Hindley) CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Liverpool Road (Hindley) CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01158 · 016983327
Outlet location
SD6154003260 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Hey/Borsdane Brook (GB112069064520)
2024 spills / hours
20 / 117
Long-term average
7.3 spills a year (monitored since 2020)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.1 hours spilling →
Tributary of Hey Brook 1 5.1 down 95% 100%
Cumberland Street CSO
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Cumberland Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00594 · 016993736
Outlet location
SJ9590098800 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Tame (Swineshaw Brook to Mersey) (GB112069061112)
2024 spills / hours
8 / 6.6
Long-term average
12.1 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
Env Act (SODRP) investigation ongoing
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.1 hours spilling →
Culvert to the River Tame 5 5.1 down 38% 100%
Croxteth Hall Lane CSO 261QD
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
CROXTETH HALL LANE CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP00580 · 01LIV0014
Outlet location
SJ4050094950 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Alt (GB112069060580)
2024 spills / hours
3 / 2.9
Long-term average
2.8 spills a year (monitored since 2019)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.0 hours spilling →
River Alt 4 5.0 up 33% 100%
Watery Lane CSO PRE0108
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Watery Lane CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP02056 · 017180525
Outlet location
SD5198129844 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
RIBBLE_Transitional (GB531207112400)
2024 spills / hours
0 / 0.0
Long-term average
0.5 spills a year (monitored since 2016)
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 5.0 hours spilling →
Chain Caul Culvert Into Ribble 1 5.0 up from 0 100%
Manchester Rd/Hope St
Overflow on sewer network
Company site name
Manchester Road/Hope Street CSO
EA ID / permit
UUP01231 · 016982615
Outlet location
SD6229009720 (OS grid reference) · View on Apple Maps
WFD catchment
Croal Minor (GB112069064540)
2024 spills / hours
8 / 7.3
Long-term average
5.5 spills a year (monitored since 2024)
Monitor below 90%
Sensor failure / issue · Resolved - Sep
Investigation
No investigation activity in reporting period
Improvement
No improvement action in reporting period
Volume & pollution
Estimate from 4.9 hours spilling →
River Croal 3 4.9 down 63% 82%

Sewage treatment works

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

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