ECCLES WwTW, United Utilities (016940144 · A3 · UUP00683)
Storm overflow operated by United Utilities. The source names Salteye Brook as the receiving water.
- 75
- Spills in 2025
- 363
- Recorded hours
- 82%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
Checking the latest monitor report…
How it compares in 2025
ECCLES WwTW, United Utilities (016940144 · A3 · UUP00683) recorded 75 spills in 2025. That is more than 95% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 620th nationally. Among United Utilities overflows it ranks 181st of 2,270; the median United Utilities overflow recorded 15 spills. On the Folly Brook and Salteye Brook waterbody it ranks 2nd of 17.
The monitor worked for 82% of 2025, so this count may be low and its rank may understate activity.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 75 | 363 |
| England | 620th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| United Utilities | 181st of 2,270 | 15 | 29.1 |
| Folly Brook and Salteye Brook | 2nd of 17 | 19 | 22.4 |
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
| Year | Spills | Duration | Monitor operation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | 363 hours | 82%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2024 | 129 | 736.1 hours | 92.3% | 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
- United Utilities
- Outlet type
- Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- 016940144
- Activity reference
- A3
- Grid reference
- SJ7496097150
- Waterbody ID
- GB112069061430Official 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.
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 1.9 km south-west of the Eccles (Salford) reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
- Wardley area →
- Clifton (Salford) area →
- Swinton (Salford) area →
- Pendlebury area →
- Salford area →
- Prestwich area →
- Worsley area →
- Eccles (Salford) area →
- Old Trafford area →
- Walkden area →
- Stretford area →
- Kearsley area →
- Little Hulton area →
- Farnworth area →
- Astley area →
- Tyldesley area →
- Higher Folds area →
- Urmston area →
- Atherton area →
- Sale area →
- Folly Brook and Salteye Brook waterbody →
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
- ECCLES WwTWCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Salteye Brook
- Liverpool Road/Newhall Avenue CSOCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Salteye Brook via SWS
- Winton Outfall CSOCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Salteye Brook
- DAVYHULME WwTWCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Manchester Ship Canal
Questions about ECCLES WwTW, United Utilities (016940144 · A3 · UUP00683)
- Who operates ECCLES WwTW, United Utilities (016940144 · A3 · UUP00683)?
- United Utilities is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 016940144.
- Where does ECCLES WwTW, United Utilities (016940144 · A3 · UUP00683) discharge?
- The source names Salteye Brook as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did ECCLES WwTW, United Utilities (016940144 · A3 · UUP00683) spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 75 counted spill events and 363 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 82% of the reporting period. Below 90%, some events can be missed, so the count and hours may understate activity.
- Is ECCLES WwTW, United Utilities (016940144 · A3 · UUP00683) 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 ECCLES WwTW, United Utilities (016940144 · A3 · UUP00683)?
- 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 ECCLES WwTW, United Utilities (016940144 · A3 · UUP00683) compare with other overflows?
- ECCLES WwTW, United Utilities (016940144 · A3 · UUP00683) recorded 75 spills in 2025. That is more than 95% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 620th nationally. Among United Utilities overflows it ranks 181st of 2,270; the median United Utilities overflow recorded 15 spills. On the Folly Brook and Salteye Brook waterbody it ranks 2nd of 17. 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.