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Croyde STW So Croyde

Storm overflow operated by South West Water. The source names Croyde Bay (Coastal) as the receiving water.

253
Spills in 2025
1,252.5
Recorded hours
100%
Monitor operation
5
Years listed
Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

Croyde STW So Croyde recorded 253 spills in 2025. That is the highest count of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 1st of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills.

GroupRank by spillsMedian spillsMedian hours
This outlet–2531,252.5
England1st of 14,2391122.3
South West Water1st 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

14202142022620237320242532025
From 2021 to 2025, the reported count went from 14 to 253 spills. The highest count was 253 in 2025 and the lowest was 4 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
20252531,252.5 hours100%Official data
202473496.6 hours23%Low coverageOfficial data
202361.4 hours100%Official data
202241.7 hours100%Official data
20211457 hours100%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
South West Water
Outlet type
Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
Permit
201127
Activity reference
A2
Grid reference
SS42234021
Waterbody ID
Unknown
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.

Where it is

The recorded position is about 1.9 km north-west of the Croyde 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 Croyde STW So Croyde

Who operates Croyde STW So Croyde?
South West Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 201127.
Where does Croyde STW So Croyde discharge?
The source names Croyde Bay (Coastal) as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did Croyde STW So Croyde spill in 2025?
The 2025 return records 253 counted spill events and 1,252.5 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 Croyde STW So Croyde 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 Croyde STW So Croyde?
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 Croyde STW So Croyde compare with other overflows?
Croyde STW So Croyde recorded 253 spills in 2025. That is the highest count of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 1st 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.