Embleton Sewage Works CSO
Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names Embleton Burn as the receiving water.
- 22
- Spills in 2025
- 30.8
- Recorded hours
- 99.9%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
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How it compares in 2025
Embleton Sewage Works CSO recorded 22 spills in 2025. That is more than 65% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,697th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 481st of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Embleton Burn form Source to N Sea waterbody it ranks 2nd of 3.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 22 | 30.8 |
| England | 4,697th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Northumbrian Water | 481st of 1,559 | 11 | 15.6 |
| Embleton Burn form Source to N Sea | 2nd of 3 | 22 | 30.8 |
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 | 22 | 30.8 hours | 99.9% | Official data |
| 2024 | 40 | 64.5 hours | 69.7%Low coverage | 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
- Northumbrian Water
- Outlet type
- Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- 221/G/0336
- Activity reference
- 1
- Grid reference
- NU2332021860
- Waterbody ID
- GB103022076370Official 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 0.8 km south of the Embleton 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.
Area and water pages
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Questions about Embleton Sewage Works CSO
- Who operates Embleton Sewage Works CSO?
- Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 221/G/0336.
- Where does Embleton Sewage Works CSO discharge?
- The source names Embleton Burn as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Embleton Sewage Works CSO spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 22 counted spill events and 30.8 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 99.9% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is Embleton Sewage Works CSO 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 Embleton Sewage Works CSO?
- 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 Embleton Sewage Works CSO compare with other overflows?
- Embleton Sewage Works CSO recorded 22 spills in 2025. That is more than 65% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,697th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 481st of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Embleton Burn form Source to N Sea waterbody it ranks 2nd of 3. 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.