Brightlingsea West Dyke Terminal Pumping Station
Storm overflow operated by Anglian Water. The source names West Dyke (to Colne Estuary) as the receiving water.
- 8
- Spills in 2025
- 38.1
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- 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
Brightlingsea West Dyke Terminal Pumping Station recorded 8 spills in 2025. That is more than 42% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 7,797th nationally. Among Anglian Water overflows it ranks 579th of 1,438; the median Anglian Water overflow recorded 6 spills. On the Colne waterbody it ranks 10th of 21.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 8 | 38.1 |
| England | 7,797th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Anglian Water | 579th of 1,438 | 6 | 13.5 |
| Colne | 10th of 21 | 8 | 5.7 |
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 | 8 | 38.1 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 8 | 62.9 hours | 91.2% | 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
- Anglian Water
- Outlet type
- Storm discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- ASENF3284/12161
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- TM0812016630
- Waterbody ID
- GB520503713800Official 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 0.7 km south-west of the Brightlingsea 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.
Area and water pages
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Questions about Brightlingsea West Dyke Terminal Pumping Station
- Who operates Brightlingsea West Dyke Terminal Pumping Station?
- Anglian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is ASENF3284/12161.
- Where does Brightlingsea West Dyke Terminal Pumping Station discharge?
- The source names West Dyke (to Colne Estuary) as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Brightlingsea West Dyke Terminal Pumping Station spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 8 counted spill events and 38.1 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 100% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is Brightlingsea West Dyke Terminal Pumping Station 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 Brightlingsea West Dyke Terminal Pumping Station?
- 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 Brightlingsea West Dyke Terminal Pumping Station compare with other overflows?
- Brightlingsea West Dyke Terminal Pumping Station recorded 8 spills in 2025. That is more than 42% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 7,797th nationally. Among Anglian Water overflows it ranks 579th of 1,438; the median Anglian Water overflow recorded 6 spills. On the Colne waterbody it ranks 10th of 21. 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.