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Clacton (Holland Haven) Water Recycling Centre, Anglian Water (AEECS12401 · A2 · AWS00234)

Storm overflow operated by Anglian Water. The source names North Sea as the receiving water.

58
Spills in 2025
262
Recorded hours
100%
Monitor operation
5
Years listed

The reported spill count was 37 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.

Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

Clacton (Holland Haven) Water Recycling Centre, Anglian Water (AEECS12401 · A2 · AWS00234) recorded 58 spills in 2025. That is more than 91% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 1,191st nationally. Among Anglian Water overflows it ranks 42nd of 1,438; the median Anglian Water overflow recorded 6 spills. On the Essex waterbody it ranks 1st of 14.

GroupRank by spillsMedian spillsMedian hours
This outlet–58262
England1,191st of 14,2391122.3
Anglian Water42nd of 1,438613.5
Essex1st of 141.51.3

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

11220217120221062023952024582025
From 2021 to 2025, the reported count went from 112 to 58 spills. The highest count was 112 in 2021 and the lowest was 58 in 2025.
YearSpillsDurationMonitor operationSource
202558262 hours100%Official data
202495656 hours100%Official data
2023106644.6 hours94.1%Official data
202271183 hours100%Official data
2021112729 hours99.9%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
Anglian Water
Outlet type
Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
Permit
AEECS12401
Activity reference
A2
Grid reference
TM2226016500
Waterbody ID
GB650503520001Official 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 “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 3.2 km south of the Great Holland 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.

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Questions about Clacton (Holland Haven) Water Recycling Centre, Anglian Water (AEECS12401 · A2 · AWS00234)

Who operates Clacton (Holland Haven) Water Recycling Centre, Anglian Water (AEECS12401 · A2 · AWS00234)?
Anglian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is AEECS12401.
Where does Clacton (Holland Haven) Water Recycling Centre, Anglian Water (AEECS12401 · A2 · AWS00234) discharge?
The source names North Sea as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did Clacton (Holland Haven) Water Recycling Centre, Anglian Water (AEECS12401 · A2 · AWS00234) spill in 2025?
The 2025 return records 58 counted spill events and 262 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 Clacton (Holland Haven) Water Recycling Centre, Anglian Water (AEECS12401 · A2 · AWS00234) 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 Clacton (Holland Haven) Water Recycling Centre, Anglian Water (AEECS12401 · A2 · AWS00234)?
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 Clacton (Holland Haven) Water Recycling Centre, Anglian Water (AEECS12401 · A2 · AWS00234) compare with other overflows?
Clacton (Holland Haven) Water Recycling Centre, Anglian Water (AEECS12401 · A2 · AWS00234) recorded 58 spills in 2025. That is more than 91% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 1,191st nationally. Among Anglian Water overflows it ranks 42nd of 1,438; the median Anglian Water overflow recorded 6 spills. On the Essex waterbody it ranks 1st of 14. 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.