Britain Street/CSO
Storm overflow operated by Yorkshire Water. The source names River Don via Public Sewer as the receiving water.
- 41
- Spills in 2025
- 143
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 4
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 13 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
Britain Street/CSO recorded 41 spills in 2025. That is more than 83% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,313th nationally. Among Yorkshire Water overflows it ranks 443rd of 2,176; the median Yorkshire Water overflow recorded 16 spills. On the Don from Greasborough Dyke to River Dearne waterbody it ranks 7th of 37.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 41 | 143 |
| England | 2,313th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Yorkshire Water | 443rd of 2,176 | 16 | 37.8 |
| Don from Greasborough Dyke to River Dearne | 7th of 37 | 15 | 72.8 |
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 | 41 | 143 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 54 | 189.8 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2023 | 62 | 294.5 hours | 99.5% | Official data |
| 2022 | 86 | 164.8 hours | 99.4% | 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
- Yorkshire Water
- Outlet type
- Storm overflow on the sewer network
- Permit
- WRA8601
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- SK4753099590
- Waterbody ID
- GB104027057452Official 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 “SO on sewer network”: storm overflow on the sewer network. The return places this overflow on the sewer 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 0.8 km south of the Mexborough reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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Open official source ↗Other outlet records nearby
- Swinton Road/CSOCurrent status unknown
Yorkshire Water · River Don via Pubic Sewer
- Ferryboat Lane/SPSCurrent status unknown
Yorkshire Water · Unnamed Tributary of River Don
- Mexboro Swinton/STWCurrent status unknown
Yorkshire Water · River Don
- Carlisle Street/CSOCurrent status unknown
Yorkshire Water · Sheff & South Yorks Nav Canal
Questions about Britain Street/CSO
- Who operates Britain Street/CSO?
- Yorkshire Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is WRA8601.
- Where does Britain Street/CSO discharge?
- The source names River Don via Public Sewer as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Britain Street/CSO spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 41 counted spill events and 143 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 Britain Street/CSO 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 Britain Street/CSO?
- The annual return lists the asset type as “SO on sewer network”, which means storm overflow on the sewer network. The return places this overflow on the sewer network.
- How does Britain Street/CSO compare with other overflows?
- Britain Street/CSO recorded 41 spills in 2025. That is more than 83% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,313th nationally. Among Yorkshire Water overflows it ranks 443rd of 2,176; the median Yorkshire Water overflow recorded 16 spills. On the Don from Greasborough Dyke to River Dearne waterbody it ranks 7th of 37. 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.