Blackheath Storm Tank
Storm overflow operated by Wessex Water. The source names Sherford River as the receiving water.
- 0
- Spills in 2025
- 0
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 5
- Years listed
The reported spill count was the same as in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
Blackheath Storm Tank recorded no spills in 2025. It is one of 2,231 overflows in England with a reported count of zero, out of 14,239 with a count.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 0 | 0 |
| England | 12,009th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Wessex Water | 1,113th of 1,332 | 11 | 18.9 |
| Sherford River | 3rd of 4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
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 | 0 | 0 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 hours | 99.7% | Official data |
| 2023 | 3 | 24.8 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2022 | 4 | 11 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 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
- Storm tank at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- 042451
- Activity reference
- 2-SETTLEMENT TREATMENT ONLY
- Grid reference
- SY9093392599 SY9094392658
- Waterbody ID
- GB108044010100Official waterbody record ↗
- Location source
- Official annual grid reference
- Location precision
- About 1 metres
- Location note
- The source cell states 2 grid references. This marker uses the first stated reference.
About the name and type
The annual return lists this asset as “Storm tank at WwTW”: storm tank at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow comes from storm storage at a treatment 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 3.5 km north-west of the Sandford (Dorset) 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 Blackheath Storm Tank
- Who operates Blackheath Storm Tank?
- Wessex Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 042451.
- Where does Blackheath Storm Tank discharge?
- The source names Sherford River as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Blackheath Storm Tank spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 0 counted spill events and 0 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 Blackheath Storm Tank 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 Blackheath Storm Tank?
- The annual return lists the asset type as “Storm tank at WwTW”, which means storm tank at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow comes from storm storage at a treatment works.
- How does Blackheath Storm Tank compare with other overflows?
- Blackheath Storm Tank recorded no spills in 2025. It is one of 2,231 overflows in England with a reported count of zero, out of 14,239 with a count. 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.