Birtley STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1891 · 4 · NWL00133)
Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names Team as the receiving water.
- 21
- Spills in 2025
- 73.7
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 24 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
Birtley STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1891 · 4 · NWL00133) recorded 21 spills in 2025. That is more than 64% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,856th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 509th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Team from Source to Tyne waterbody it ranks 15th of 56.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 21 | 73.7 |
| England | 4,856th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Northumbrian Water | 509th of 1,559 | 11 | 15.6 |
| Team from Source to Tyne | 15th of 56 | 8 | 3.9 |
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 | 21 | 73.7 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 45 | 177.1 hours | 99.9% | 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
- Northumbrian Water
- Outlet type
- Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- 235/1891
- Activity reference
- 4
- Grid reference
- NZ2604056690
- Waterbody ID
- GB103023075670Official 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.
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 1.2 km north-west of the Birtley reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
- Gateshead area →
- Kibblesworth area →
- Follingsby area →
- Springwell area →
- Birtley area →
- Urpeth area →
- Whickham area →
- Washington area →
- Sunniside area →
- Pelton and Ouston area →
- Burnopfield area →
- Hebburn area →
- Beamish area →
- Whitehill (County Durham) area →
- Hobson area →
- Tanfield Lea area →
- Sacriston area →
- Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth area →
- Tantobie area →
- Chester-le-Street area →
- Blaydon area →
- Boldon Colliery area →
- Newfield area →
- Great Lumley area →
- West Pelton area →
- Fence Houses area →
- Penshaw area →
- Craghead area →
- Bournmoor area →
- Stanley (County Durham) area →
- Shiney Row and Penshaw area →
- Team from Source to Tyne waterbody →
Check the official record
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Questions about Birtley STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1891 · 4 · NWL00133)
- Who operates Birtley STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1891 · 4 · NWL00133)?
- Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 235/1891.
- Where does Birtley STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1891 · 4 · NWL00133) discharge?
- The source names Team as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Birtley STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1891 · 4 · NWL00133) spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 21 counted spill events and 73.7 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 Birtley STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1891 · 4 · NWL00133) 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 Birtley STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1891 · 4 · NWL00133)?
- 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 Birtley STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1891 · 4 · NWL00133) compare with other overflows?
- Birtley STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1891 · 4 · NWL00133) recorded 21 spills in 2025. That is more than 64% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,856th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 509th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Team from Source to Tyne waterbody it ranks 15th of 56. 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.