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Bedale/STW, Yorkshire Water (27/23/0144 · A3 · YWS00339)

Storm overflow operated by Yorkshire Water. The source names Bedale Beck as the receiving water.

24
Spills in 2025
52
Recorded hours
100%
Monitor operation
6
Years listed

The reported spill count was 89 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.

Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

Bedale/STW, Yorkshire Water (27/23/0144 · A3 · YWS00339) recorded 24 spills in 2025. That is more than 68% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,364th nationally. Among Yorkshire Water overflows it ranks 842nd of 2,176; the median Yorkshire Water overflow recorded 16 spills. On the Bedale/Newton/Burton Bk from Rand Bk to R Swale waterbody it ranks 4th of 9.

GroupRank by spillsMedian spillsMedian hours
This outlet–2452
England4,364th of 14,2391122.3
Yorkshire Water842nd of 2,1761637.8
Bedale/Newton/Burton Bk from Rand Bk to R Swale4th of 91636.3

Rank 1 has the most spills. Equal counts share a rank. Only overflows with a reported count are ranked. Counts do not measure volume, so a higher rank does not mean more sewage.

Annual spill history

1372020n/a2021n/a20228420231132024242025
From 2020 to 2025, the reported count went from 137 to 24 spills. The highest count was 137 in 2020 and the lowest was 24 in 2025.Amber bars mark years when the monitor worked for less than 90% of the year.
YearSpillsDurationMonitor operationSource
20252452 hours100%Official data
2024113647.3 hours100%Official data
202384388 hours100%Official data
2022UnknownUnknown0%Low coverageOfficial data
2021UnknownUnknown0%Low coverageOfficial data
2020137521.1 hours99%Official data

A missing figure means the source did not provide a usable value. A zero is shown as zero. Monitor operation below 90% can make comparison less reliable.

Outlet details

Water company
Yorkshire Water
Outlet type
Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
Permit
27/23/0144
Activity reference
A3
Grid reference
SE2730087880
Waterbody ID
GB104027068910Official waterbody record ↗
Location source
Official annual grid reference
Location precision
About 1 metres
Location note
Unknown

About the name and type

The annual return lists this asset as “Inlet SO at WwTW”: inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow is at the inlet of a treatment works, where wastewater enters the works.

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Where it is

The recorded position is about 0.7 km south of the Aiskew reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.

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Questions about Bedale/STW, Yorkshire Water (27/23/0144 · A3 · YWS00339)

Who operates Bedale/STW, Yorkshire Water (27/23/0144 · A3 · YWS00339)?
Yorkshire Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 27/23/0144.
Where does Bedale/STW, Yorkshire Water (27/23/0144 · A3 · YWS00339) discharge?
The source names Bedale Beck as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did Bedale/STW, Yorkshire Water (27/23/0144 · A3 · YWS00339) spill in 2025?
The 2025 return records 24 counted spill events and 52 hours of recorded discharge. Spills are counted with the 12/24-hour method, so this is not a count of every start signal.
Can I trust the 2025 figures for this outlet?
The monitor worked for 100% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
Is Bedale/STW, Yorkshire Water (27/23/0144 · A3 · YWS00339) discharging right now?
This record is linked to a company live feed. The panel above shows the latest report we hold, with its date. That report can be old, and the monitor can be offline, so check the date before relying on it. A report that no discharge is taking place is not a water-quality result.
How accurate is the map marker?
The marker comes from the grid reference in the official annual return, which is accurate to about 1 metres. It shows the recorded outlet position, not the extent of any discharge.
What kind of outlet is Bedale/STW, Yorkshire Water (27/23/0144 · A3 · YWS00339)?
The annual return lists the asset type as “Inlet SO at WwTW”, which means inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow is at the inlet of a treatment works, where wastewater enters the works.
How does Bedale/STW, Yorkshire Water (27/23/0144 · A3 · YWS00339) compare with other overflows?
Bedale/STW, Yorkshire Water (27/23/0144 · A3 · YWS00339) recorded 24 spills in 2025. That is more than 68% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,364th nationally. Among Yorkshire Water overflows it ranks 842nd of 2,176; the median Yorkshire Water overflow recorded 16 spills. On the Bedale/Newton/Burton Bk from Rand Bk to R Swale waterbody it ranks 4th of 9. Ranks compare counted spill events only. They do not compare volume or harm.
Does zero spills mean the water was safe?
No. A zero means the annual return recorded zero counted spill events for this outlet and year. It is not a water-quality test, and pollution can come from other sources.