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Bridlington/STW, Yorkshire Water (WRA7637 · 5 · YWS01453)

Storm overflow operated by Yorkshire Water. The source names North Sea as the receiving water.

27
Spills in 2025
5.9
Recorded hours
87.4%
Monitor operation
6
Years listed
Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

Bridlington/STW, Yorkshire Water (WRA7637 · 5 · YWS01453) 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 Yorkshire Water overflows it ranks 748th of 2,176; the median Yorkshire Water overflow recorded 16 spills. On the Yorkshire South waterbody it ranks 8th of 13.

The monitor worked for 87.4% of 2025, so this count may be low and its rank may understate activity.

GroupRank by spillsMedian spillsMedian hours
This outlet–275.9
England3,910th of 14,2391122.3
Yorkshire Water748th of 2,1761637.8
Yorkshire South8th of 133753.1

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

9020204202114202225202322024272025
From 2020 to 2025, the reported count went from 90 to 27 spills. The highest count was 90 in 2020 and the lowest was 2 in 2024. The monitor worked for less than 90% of 2025, so that count may be low.Amber bars mark years when the monitor worked for less than 90% of the year.
YearSpillsDurationMonitor operationSource
2025275.9 hours87.4%Low coverageOfficial data
202421.3 hours99.9%Official data
20232563.4 hours100%Official data
20221425.5 hours100%Official data
202141.9 hours100%Official data
202090194.4 hoursUnknownOfficial 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
Yorkshire Water
Outlet type
Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
Permit
WRA7637
Activity reference
5
Grid reference
TA1801065600
Waterbody ID
GB640402491000Official 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.

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Where it is

The recorded position is about 1.4 km north-east of the Wilsthorpe reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.

Designated bathing waters within 3 km in a straight line:

Distance does not show that water from this outlet reaches a bathing water. Check the official bathing-water profile for its classification and advice.

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Questions about Bridlington/STW, Yorkshire Water (WRA7637 · 5 · YWS01453)

Who operates Bridlington/STW, Yorkshire Water (WRA7637 · 5 · YWS01453)?
Yorkshire Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is WRA7637.
Where does Bridlington/STW, Yorkshire Water (WRA7637 · 5 · YWS01453) discharge?
The source names North Sea as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did Bridlington/STW, Yorkshire Water (WRA7637 · 5 · YWS01453) spill in 2025?
The 2025 return records 27 counted spill events and 5.9 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 87.4% of the reporting period. Below 90%, some events can be missed, so the count and hours may understate activity.
Is Bridlington/STW, Yorkshire Water (WRA7637 · 5 · YWS01453) 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 Bridlington/STW, Yorkshire Water (WRA7637 · 5 · YWS01453)?
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 Bridlington/STW, Yorkshire Water (WRA7637 · 5 · YWS01453) compare with other overflows?
Bridlington/STW, Yorkshire Water (WRA7637 · 5 · YWS01453) 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 Yorkshire Water overflows it ranks 748th of 2,176; the median Yorkshire Water overflow recorded 16 spills. On the Yorkshire South waterbody it ranks 8th of 13. 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.