Bishopton Mill PS
Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names Whitton Beck as the receiving water.
- 19
- Spills in 2025
- 96.1
- Recorded hours
- 99.7%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 25 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
Bishopton Mill PS recorded 19 spills in 2025. That is more than 62% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 5,217th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 548th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Billingham Beck from Bishopton Bck to Brierle waterbody it ranks 4th of 8.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 19 | 96.1 |
| England | 5,217th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Northumbrian Water | 548th of 1,559 | 11 | 15.6 |
| Billingham Beck from Bishopton Bck to Brierle | 4th of 8 | 17.5 | 72.1 |
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 | 19 | 96.1 hours | 99.7% | Official data |
| 2024 | 44 | 363.1 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
- Northumbrian Water
- Outlet type
- Storm discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- 25/04/1766
- Activity reference
- 1
- Grid reference
- NZ3791022550
- Waterbody ID
- GB103025072360Official 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 1.1 km south-east of the Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) 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 Bishopton Mill PS
- Who operates Bishopton Mill PS?
- Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 25/04/1766.
- Where does Bishopton Mill PS discharge?
- The source names Whitton Beck as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Bishopton Mill PS spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 19 counted spill events and 96.1 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 99.7% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is Bishopton Mill PS 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 Bishopton Mill PS?
- 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 Bishopton Mill PS compare with other overflows?
- Bishopton Mill PS recorded 19 spills in 2025. That is more than 62% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 5,217th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 548th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Billingham Beck from Bishopton Bck to Brierle waterbody it ranks 4th of 8. 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.