Falmouth STW Pscsoeo Falmouth
Storm overflow operated by South West Water. The source names Penryn River(E) as the receiving water.
- 1
- Spills in 2025
- 0.4
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 1 higher than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
We do not have a live report for this outlet. Its annual spill records are shown below.
How it compares in 2025
Falmouth STW Pscsoeo Falmouth recorded 1 spill in 2025. That is more than 15% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 11,130th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 1,135th of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 1 | 0.4 |
| England | 11,130th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| South West Water | 1,135th of 1,357 | 21 | 39.4 |
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 | 1 | 0.4 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 hours | 100% | 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
- Storm discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- 302999
- Activity reference
- A3
- Grid reference
- SW82643206
- 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 “Storm discharge at pumping station”: storm discharge at a pumping station. The overflow is at a pumping station that moves sewage through the network.
Where it is
The recorded position is about 2.5 km south-west of the St Mawes 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.
Check the official record
Public access to this outlet is unknown. Do not enter restricted land or use this page as a route guide.
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Questions about Falmouth STW Pscsoeo Falmouth
- Who operates Falmouth STW Pscsoeo Falmouth?
- South West Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 302999.
- Where does Falmouth STW Pscsoeo Falmouth discharge?
- The source names Penryn River(E) as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Falmouth STW Pscsoeo Falmouth spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 1 counted spill events and 0.4 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 Falmouth STW Pscsoeo Falmouth discharging right now?
- This record is not matched to a company live feed, so we cannot show a current report. Only the annual figures are available for this outlet.
- 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 Falmouth STW Pscsoeo Falmouth?
- 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 Falmouth STW Pscsoeo Falmouth compare with other overflows?
- Falmouth STW Pscsoeo Falmouth recorded 1 spill in 2025. That is more than 15% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 11,130th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 1,135th 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.