Browney Lane CSO
Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names Unnamed Tributary of River Browney as the receiving water.
- 44
- Spills in 2025
- 164.7
- Recorded hours
- 98.4%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 3 higher than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
Browney Lane CSO recorded 44 spills in 2025. That is more than 84% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,078th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 160th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Browney from Deerness confl to Wear waterbody it ranks 1st of 7.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 44 | 164.7 |
| England | 2,078th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Northumbrian Water | 160th of 1,559 | 11 | 15.6 |
| Browney from Deerness confl to Wear | 1st of 7 | 16 | 42.4 |
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 | 44 | 164.7 hours | 98.4% | Official data |
| 2024 | 41 | 224.3 hours | 98% | 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 overflow on the sewer network
- Permit
- 244/1003
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- NZ2500538681
- Waterbody ID
- GB103024077552Official 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 1.2 km south-east of the Brandon (County Durham) reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
- Sacriston area →
- Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth area →
- Durham area →
- High Pittington area →
- Witton Gilbert area →
- Ushaw Moor and Bearpark area →
- Sherburn (County Durham) area →
- Brandon (County Durham) area →
- Langley Park area →
- Sherburn Hill area →
- Croxdale area →
- High Shincliffe area →
- Spennymoor area →
- Shadforth area →
- New Brancepeth area →
- Bowburn area →
- Byers Green area →
- Browney from Deerness confl to Wear waterbody →
Check the official record
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Questions about Browney Lane CSO
- Who operates Browney Lane CSO?
- Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 244/1003.
- Where does Browney Lane CSO discharge?
- The source names Unnamed Tributary of River Browney as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Browney Lane CSO spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 44 counted spill events and 164.7 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 98.4% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is Browney Lane 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 Browney Lane 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 Browney Lane CSO compare with other overflows?
- Browney Lane CSO recorded 44 spills in 2025. That is more than 84% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,078th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 160th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Browney from Deerness confl to Wear waterbody it ranks 1st of 7. 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.