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Brownston STW So Lower Brownston

Storm overflow operated by South West Water. The source names Shilston Brook(S) as the receiving water.

59
Spills in 2025
486.4
Recorded hours
100%
Monitor operation
5
Years listed
Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

Brownston STW So Lower Brownston recorded 59 spills in 2025. That is more than 91% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 1,145th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 283rd of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills.

GroupRank by spillsMedian spillsMedian hours
This outlet–59486.4
England1,145th of 14,2391122.3
South West Water283rd of 1,3572139.4

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

n/a202102022n/a2023492024592025
From 2022 to 2025, the reported count went from 0 to 59 spills. The highest count was 59 in 2025 and the lowest was 0 in 2022. The monitor worked for less than 90% of 2024, so that count may be low.Amber bars mark years when the monitor worked for less than 90% of the year.
YearSpillsDurationMonitor operationSource
202559486.4 hours100%Official data
202449590.2 hours61.6%Low coverageOfficial data
2023UnknownUnknown0%Low coverageOfficial data
202200 hours100%Official data
2021UnknownUnknownUnknownOfficial 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
South West Water
Outlet type
Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
Permit
203603
Activity reference
A2
Grid reference
SX69705277
Waterbody ID
GB108046005070Official waterbody record ↗
Location source
Official annual grid reference
Location precision
About 10 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 4 km east of the Modbury reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.

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Questions about Brownston STW So Lower Brownston

Who operates Brownston STW So Lower Brownston?
South West Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 203603.
Where does Brownston STW So Lower Brownston discharge?
The source names Shilston Brook(S) as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did Brownston STW So Lower Brownston spill in 2025?
The 2025 return records 59 counted spill events and 486.4 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 Brownston STW So Lower Brownston 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 10 metres. It shows the recorded outlet position, not the extent of any discharge.
What kind of outlet is Brownston STW So Lower Brownston?
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 Brownston STW So Lower Brownston compare with other overflows?
Brownston STW So Lower Brownston recorded 59 spills in 2025. That is more than 91% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 1,145th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 283rd of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills. 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.