BISHOPS CAUNDLE - BLIND LANE OFF A3030 - Sewage Treatment Works
Storm overflow operated by Wessex Water. The source names Caundle Brook as the receiving water.
- 27
- Spills in 2025
- 477.4
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 1
- Years listed
We do not have a live report for this outlet. Its annual spill records are shown below.
How it compares in 2025
BISHOPS CAUNDLE - BLIND LANE OFF A3030 - Sewage Treatment Works recorded 27 spills in 2025. That is more than 71% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,910th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 333rd of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Caundle Brook (Lower) waterbody it ranks 4th of 4.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 27 | 477.4 |
| England | 3,910th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Wessex Water | 333rd of 1,332 | 11 | 18.9 |
| Caundle Brook (Lower) | 4th of 4 | 39.5 | 592.4 |
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 | 27 | 477.4 hours | 100% | 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
- Wessex Water
- Outlet type
- Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- Unpermitted
- Activity reference
- Unknown
- Grid reference
- ST7038012600
- Waterbody ID
- GB108043015960Official 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 1.1 km south-east of the Bishop's Caundle 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.
Open official source ↗Other outlet records nearby
- Bishops Caundle Blind Lane Off A3030 Storm TankCurrent status unknown
Wessex Water · Caundle Brook
- Holwell NewCurrent status unknown
Wessex Water · The Caundle Brook(S)
- Glanvilles Wootton InletCurrent status unknown
Wessex Water · Tributary of Caundle Brook
- Milborne Port Venn Farm Storm TankCurrent status unknown
Wessex Water · Henover Brook(S)
Questions about BISHOPS CAUNDLE - BLIND LANE OFF A3030 - Sewage Treatment Works
- Who operates BISHOPS CAUNDLE - BLIND LANE OFF A3030 - Sewage Treatment Works?
- Wessex Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is Unpermitted.
- Where does BISHOPS CAUNDLE - BLIND LANE OFF A3030 - Sewage Treatment Works discharge?
- The source names Caundle Brook as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did BISHOPS CAUNDLE - BLIND LANE OFF A3030 - Sewage Treatment Works spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 27 counted spill events and 477.4 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 BISHOPS CAUNDLE - BLIND LANE OFF A3030 - Sewage Treatment Works 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 BISHOPS CAUNDLE - BLIND LANE OFF A3030 - Sewage Treatment Works?
- 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 BISHOPS CAUNDLE - BLIND LANE OFF A3030 - Sewage Treatment Works compare with other overflows?
- BISHOPS CAUNDLE - BLIND LANE OFF A3030 - Sewage Treatment Works recorded 27 spills in 2025. That is more than 71% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,910th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 333rd of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Caundle Brook (Lower) waterbody it ranks 4th of 4. 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.