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East Tanfield STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1871 · A3 · NWL00487)

Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names Causey Burn as the receiving water.

78
Spills in 2025
321.3
Recorded hours
100%
Monitor operation
6
Years listed

The reported spill count was 10 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.

Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

East Tanfield STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1871 · A3 · NWL00487) recorded 78 spills in 2025. That is more than 96% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 545th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 29th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Team from Source to Tyne waterbody it ranks 2nd of 56.

GroupRank by spillsMedian spillsMedian hours
This outlet–78321.3
England545th of 14,2391122.3
Northumbrian Water29th of 1,5591115.6
Team from Source to Tyne2nd of 5683.9

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

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From 2021 to 2025, the reported count went from 106 to 78 spills. The highest count was 116 in 2023 and the lowest was 78 in 2025.Amber bars mark years when the monitor worked for less than 90% of the year.
YearSpillsDurationMonitor operationSource
202578321.3 hours100%Official data
202488582.5 hours100%Official data
2023116763.4 hours100%Official data
202280306.9 hours100%Official data
2021106767.1 hours100%Official data
2020UnknownUnknown0%Low coverageOfficial 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
Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
Permit
235/1871
Activity reference
A3
Grid reference
NZ1946054891
Waterbody ID
GB103023075670Official 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 1.2 km north-east of the Tanfield Lea reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.

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Questions about East Tanfield STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1871 · A3 · NWL00487)

Who operates East Tanfield STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1871 · A3 · NWL00487)?
Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 235/1871.
Where does East Tanfield STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1871 · A3 · NWL00487) discharge?
The source names Causey Burn as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did East Tanfield STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1871 · A3 · NWL00487) spill in 2025?
The 2025 return records 78 counted spill events and 321.3 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 East Tanfield STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1871 · A3 · NWL00487) 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 East Tanfield STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1871 · A3 · NWL00487)?
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 East Tanfield STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1871 · A3 · NWL00487) compare with other overflows?
East Tanfield STW, Northumbrian Water (235/1871 · A3 · NWL00487) recorded 78 spills in 2025. That is more than 96% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 545th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 29th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Team from Source to Tyne waterbody it ranks 2nd of 56. 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.