Burnhope Sewage Pumping Station
Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names Ibbetsons' Sike (River Wear) as the receiving water.
- 25
- Spills in 2025
- 15.2
- Recorded hours
- 80.8%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
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How it compares in 2025
Burnhope Sewage Pumping Station recorded 25 spills in 2025. That is more than 69% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,212th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 418th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Cong Burn from Source to Twizell Burn waterbody it ranks 3rd of 6.
The monitor worked for 80.8% of 2025, so this count may be low and its rank may understate activity.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 25 | 15.2 |
| England | 4,212th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Northumbrian Water | 418th of 1,559 | 11 | 15.6 |
| Cong Burn from Source to Twizell Burn | 3rd of 6 | 14.5 | 7.9 |
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 | 25 | 15.2 hours | 80.8%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2024 | 17 | 27.5 hours | 96.6% | 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
- 245/A/0575
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- NZ1932748466
- Waterbody ID
- GB103024077560Official 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 0.6 km north-east of the Burnhope reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
- Kibblesworth area →
- Urpeth area →
- Pelton and Ouston area →
- Burnopfield area →
- Beamish area →
- Whitehill (County Durham) area →
- Hobson area →
- Tanfield Lea area →
- Sacriston area →
- Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth area →
- Tantobie area →
- Chester-le-Street area →
- Durham area →
- Newfield area →
- West Pelton area →
- Witton Gilbert area →
- Craghead area →
- Ushaw Moor and Bearpark area →
- Hamsterley Mill area →
- Stanley (County Durham) area →
- Langley Park area →
- Dipton area →
- New Brancepeth area →
- Annfield Plain area →
- Cong Burn from Source to Twizell Burn waterbody →
Check the official record
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Questions about Burnhope Sewage Pumping Station
- Who operates Burnhope Sewage Pumping Station?
- Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 245/A/0575.
- Where does Burnhope Sewage Pumping Station discharge?
- The source names Ibbetsons' Sike (River Wear) as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Burnhope Sewage Pumping Station spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 25 counted spill events and 15.2 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 80.8% of the reporting period. Below 90%, some events can be missed, so the count and hours may understate activity.
- Is Burnhope Sewage 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 Burnhope Sewage Pumping Station?
- 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 Burnhope Sewage Pumping Station compare with other overflows?
- Burnhope Sewage Pumping Station recorded 25 spills in 2025. That is more than 69% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,212th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 418th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Cong Burn from Source to Twizell Burn waterbody it ranks 3rd of 6. 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.