Fordington High Street No 16
Storm overflow operated by Wessex Water. The source names Dorchester Mill Stream as the receiving water.
- 29
- Spills in 2025
- 234.3
- Recorded hours
- 99.9%
- Monitor operation
- 4
- 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
Fordington High Street No 16 recorded 29 spills in 2025. That is more than 73% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,624th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 305th of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Frome Dorset (Lower) u/s Louds Mill Dorchester waterbody it ranks 3rd of 8.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 29 | 234.3 |
| England | 3,624th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Wessex Water | 305th of 1,332 | 11 | 18.9 |
| Frome Dorset (Lower) u/s Louds Mill Dorchester | 3rd of 8 | 17 | 38.8 |
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 | 29 | 234.3 hours | 99.9% | Official data |
| 2024 | 43 | 359.5 hours | 99.9% | Official data |
| 2023 | 65 | 624.5 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2022 | 27 | 84.7 hours | 98.3% | 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
- Wessex Water
- Outlet type
- Storm overflow on the sewer network
- Permit
- 400683
- Activity reference
- 1-STORM OVERFLOW
- Grid reference
- SY6963090750
- Waterbody ID
- GB108044009691Official 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 “SO on sewer network”: storm overflow on the sewer network. The return places this overflow on the sewer 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 1.1 km north-east of the Dorchester (Dorset) reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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Open official source ↗Other outlet records nearby
- Dorchester South Walks / South StreetCurrent status unknown
Wessex Water · River Frome via SWS
- Dorchester Victoria Road / Damers RoadCurrent status unknown
Wessex Water · The Mill Stream via SWS
- Dorchester Princes BridgeCurrent status unknown
Wessex Water · (S) Mill Stream
- Fordington High Street No 97Current status unknown
Wessex Water · (S) Mill Stream
Questions about Fordington High Street No 16
- Who operates Fordington High Street No 16?
- Wessex Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 400683.
- Where does Fordington High Street No 16 discharge?
- The source names Dorchester Mill Stream as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Fordington High Street No 16 spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 29 counted spill events and 234.3 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 99.9% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is Fordington High Street No 16 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 Fordington High Street No 16?
- The annual return lists the asset type as “SO on sewer network”, which means storm overflow on the sewer network. The return places this overflow on the sewer network.
- How does Fordington High Street No 16 compare with other overflows?
- Fordington High Street No 16 recorded 29 spills in 2025. That is more than 73% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,624th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 305th of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Frome Dorset (Lower) u/s Louds Mill Dorchester waterbody it ranks 3rd of 8. 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.