Elland Lowfields/SPS, Yorkshire Water (3111 · 1 · YWS00665)
Storm overflow operated by Yorkshire Water. The source names River Calder as the receiving water.
- 38
- Spills in 2025
- 89
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 5
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 14 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
Elland Lowfields/SPS, Yorkshire Water (3111 · 1 · YWS00665) recorded 38 spills in 2025. That is more than 81% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,593rd nationally. Among Yorkshire Water overflows it ranks 495th of 2,176; the median Yorkshire Water overflow recorded 16 spills. On the Calder from Ryburn Confluence to River Colne waterbody it ranks 12th of 39.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 38 | 89 |
| England | 2,593rd of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Yorkshire Water | 495th of 2,176 | 16 | 37.8 |
| Calder from Ryburn Confluence to River Colne | 12th of 39 | 21 | 27.5 |
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 | 38 | 89 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 52 | 120.2 hours | 99.9% | Official data |
| 2023 | 80 | 189.5 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2022 | 59 | 125.8 hours | 99.9% | Official data |
| 2021 | 64 | 145 hours | 99.6% | 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
- Yorkshire Water
- Outlet type
- Storm discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- 3111
- Activity reference
- 1
- Grid reference
- SE1126021800
- Waterbody ID
- GB104027062642Official 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 0.8 km north of the Elland reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
- Brighouse area →
- Scholes (near Cleckheaton) area →
- Cleckheaton area →
- Oakenshaw area →
- Norwood Green area →
- Kirkheaton area →
- Elland area →
- Moor Top area →
- Liversedge area →
- Queensbury area →
- Shelf and Northowram area →
- Holywell Green and Stainland area →
- Mirfield area →
- Huddersfield area →
- Outlane area →
- Scapegoat Hill area →
- Bolster Moor area →
- Netherton (Kirklees) area →
- Linthwaite and Slaithwaite area →
- Halifax area →
- Calder from Ryburn Confluence to River Colne waterbody →
Check the official record
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Questions about Elland Lowfields/SPS, Yorkshire Water (3111 · 1 · YWS00665)
- Who operates Elland Lowfields/SPS, Yorkshire Water (3111 · 1 · YWS00665)?
- Yorkshire Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 3111.
- Where does Elland Lowfields/SPS, Yorkshire Water (3111 · 1 · YWS00665) discharge?
- The source names River Calder as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Elland Lowfields/SPS, Yorkshire Water (3111 · 1 · YWS00665) spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 38 counted spill events and 89 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 Elland Lowfields/SPS, Yorkshire Water (3111 · 1 · YWS00665) 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 Elland Lowfields/SPS, Yorkshire Water (3111 · 1 · YWS00665)?
- 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 Elland Lowfields/SPS, Yorkshire Water (3111 · 1 · YWS00665) compare with other overflows?
- Elland Lowfields/SPS, Yorkshire Water (3111 · 1 · YWS00665) recorded 38 spills in 2025. That is more than 81% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,593rd nationally. Among Yorkshire Water overflows it ranks 495th of 2,176; the median Yorkshire Water overflow recorded 16 spills. On the Calder from Ryburn Confluence to River Colne waterbody it ranks 12th of 39. 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.