Boathouse Lane No 2 SPS
Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names Tees Estuary as the receiving water.
- 9
- Spills in 2025
- 1.3
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 4 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
We do not have a live report for this outlet. Its annual spill records are shown below.
How it compares in 2025
Boathouse Lane No 2 SPS recorded 9 spills in 2025. That is more than 45% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 7,492nd nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 815th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Tees from Skerne to Tidal Limit waterbody it ranks 22nd of 34.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 9 | 1.3 |
| England | 7,492nd of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Northumbrian Water | 815th of 1,559 | 11 | 15.6 |
| Tees from Skerne to Tidal Limit | 22nd of 34 | 14 | 36.3 |
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 | 9 | 1.3 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 13 | 1.1 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
- 254/1366
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- NZ4467918059
- Waterbody ID
- GB103025072595Official 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 1.3 km west of the Thornaby-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 Boathouse Lane No 2 SPS
- Who operates Boathouse Lane No 2 SPS?
- Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 254/1366.
- Where does Boathouse Lane No 2 SPS discharge?
- The source names Tees Estuary as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Boathouse Lane No 2 SPS spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 9 counted spill events and 1.3 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 Boathouse Lane No 2 SPS 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 Boathouse Lane No 2 SPS?
- 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 Boathouse Lane No 2 SPS compare with other overflows?
- Boathouse Lane No 2 SPS recorded 9 spills in 2025. That is more than 45% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 7,492nd nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 815th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Tees from Skerne to Tidal Limit waterbody it ranks 22nd of 34. 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.