Black Torrington STW So Black Torrington
Storm overflow operated by South West Water. The source names River Torridge (and Tributary of) as the receiving water.
- 102
- Spills in 2025
- 635.6
- Recorded hours
- 96.7%
- Monitor operation
- 5
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 14 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
Black Torrington STW So Black Torrington recorded 102 spills in 2025. That is more than 98% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 234th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 93rd of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills. On the Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew) waterbody it ranks 2nd of 4.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 102 | 635.6 |
| England | 234th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| South West Water | 93rd of 1,357 | 21 | 39.4 |
| Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew) | 2nd of 4 | 96.5 | 958.4 |
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 | 102 | 635.6 hours | 96.7% | Official data |
| 2024 | 116 | 805.5 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2023 | 161 | 1,319.9 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2022 | 114 | 875.9 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2021 | 124 | 1,144.3 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
- South West Water
- Outlet type
- Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- 200364
- Activity reference
- A2
- Grid reference
- SS46940598
- Waterbody ID
- GB108050013930Official waterbody record ↗
- Location source
- Official annual grid reference
- Location precision
- About 10 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 4 km south-east of the Shebbear reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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Questions about Black Torrington STW So Black Torrington
- Who operates Black Torrington STW So Black Torrington?
- South West Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 200364.
- Where does Black Torrington STW So Black Torrington discharge?
- The source names River Torridge (and Tributary of) as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Black Torrington STW So Black Torrington spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 102 counted spill events and 635.6 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 96.7% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is Black Torrington STW So Black Torrington 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 10 metres. It shows the recorded outlet position, not the extent of any discharge.
- What kind of outlet is Black Torrington STW So Black Torrington?
- 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 Black Torrington STW So Black Torrington compare with other overflows?
- Black Torrington STW So Black Torrington recorded 102 spills in 2025. That is more than 98% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 234th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 93rd of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills. On the Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew) waterbody it ranks 2nd 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.