Chester Whitchurch Road SPS
Storm overflow operated by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. The source names Caldy Brook as the receiving water.
- 10
- Spills in 2025
- 18
- Recorded hours
- 99.9%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 2 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
We do not have a live report for this outlet. Its annual spill records are shown below.
How it compares in 2025
Chester Whitchurch Road SPS recorded 10 spills in 2025. That is more than 47% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 7,195th nationally. Among Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water overflows it ranks 71st of 122; the median Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water overflow recorded 14.5 spills. On the Finchetts Gutter waterbody it ranks 5th of 12.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 10 | 18 |
| England | 7,195th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water | 71st of 122 | 14.5 | 29.3 |
| Finchetts Gutter | 5th of 12 | 4.5 | 10.3 |
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 | 10 | 18 hours | 99.9% | Official data |
| 2024 | 12 | 5.3 hours | 99.8% | 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
- Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
- Outlet type
- Storm discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- CM0185501
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- SJ4418065009
- Waterbody ID
- GB111067056930Official 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 1 km west of the Christleton and Waverton 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
Check the official record
Public access to this outlet is unknown. Do not enter restricted land or use this page as a route guide.
Open official source ↗Other outlet records nearby
- Chester Haslin CrescentCurrent status unknown
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water · Tributary of Caldy Brook
- Moor Lane PS / Rowton A41 CSOCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Caldy Brook River Dee
- Pepper Street CSOCurrent status unknown
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water · Bache Brook
- Chester Belgrave ParkCurrent status unknown
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water · River Dee
Questions about Chester Whitchurch Road SPS
- Who operates Chester Whitchurch Road SPS?
- Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is CM0185501.
- Where does Chester Whitchurch Road SPS discharge?
- The source names Caldy Brook as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Chester Whitchurch Road SPS spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 10 counted spill events and 18 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 99.9% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is Chester Whitchurch Road SPS discharging right now?
- This record is not matched to a company live feed, so we cannot show a current report. Only the annual figures are available for this outlet.
- 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 Chester Whitchurch Road SPS?
- 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 Chester Whitchurch Road SPS compare with other overflows?
- Chester Whitchurch Road SPS recorded 10 spills in 2025. That is more than 47% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 7,195th nationally. Among Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water overflows it ranks 71st of 122; the median Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water overflow recorded 14.5 spills. On the Finchetts Gutter waterbody it ranks 5th of 12. 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.