Belper - Broadholm (SSO)
Storm overflow operated by Severn Trent Water. The source names River Derwent as the receiving water.
- 6
- Spills in 2025
- 20.2
- Recorded hours
- 96.1%
- Monitor operation
- 4
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 3 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
We do not have a live report for this outlet. Its annual spill records are shown below.
How it compares in 2025
Belper - Broadholm (SSO) recorded 6 spills in 2025. That is more than 37% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 8,498th nationally. Among Severn Trent Water overflows it ranks 1,337th of 2,431; the median Severn Trent Water overflow recorded 8 spills. On the Derwent from Amber to Bottle Brook waterbody it ranks 18th of 33.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 6 | 20.2 |
| England | 8,498th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Severn Trent Water | 1,337th of 2,431 | 8 | 16.2 |
| Derwent from Amber to Bottle Brook | 18th of 33 | 8 | 8.7 |
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
| Year | Spills | Duration | Monitor operation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 20.2 hours | 96.1% | Official data |
| 2024 | 9 | 38.4 hours | 96.9% | Official data |
| 2022 | 5 | 12 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2021 | 13 | 65.9 hours | 99.5% | 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
- Severn Trent Water
- Outlet type
- Storm discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- T/42/01142/O
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- SK3400047000
- Waterbody ID
- GB104028052310Official 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 “Storm discharge at pumping station”: storm discharge at a pumping station. The overflow is at a pumping station that moves sewage through the network.
The waterbody link opens the Environment Agency record for the exact ID in the return. It is a source lookup; we do not import its classification.
Where it is
The recorded position is about 1.5 km south-west of the Belper reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
Check the official record
Public access to this outlet is unknown. Do not enter restricted land or use this page as a route guide.
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Questions about Belper - Broadholm (SSO)
- Who operates Belper - Broadholm (SSO)?
- Severn Trent Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is T/42/01142/O.
- Where does Belper - Broadholm (SSO) discharge?
- The source names River Derwent as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Belper - Broadholm (SSO) spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 6 counted spill events and 20.2 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 96.1% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is Belper - Broadholm (SSO) discharging right now?
- This record is not matched to a company live feed, so we cannot show a current report. Only the annual figures are available for this outlet.
- 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 Belper - Broadholm (SSO)?
- The annual return lists the asset type as “Storm discharge at pumping station”, which means storm discharge at a pumping station. The overflow is at a pumping station that moves sewage through the network.
- How does Belper - Broadholm (SSO) compare with other overflows?
- Belper - Broadholm (SSO) recorded 6 spills in 2025. That is more than 37% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 8,498th nationally. Among Severn Trent Water overflows it ranks 1,337th of 2,431; the median Severn Trent Water overflow recorded 8 spills. On the Derwent from Amber to Bottle Brook waterbody it ranks 18th of 33. 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.