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George Nympton STW SSO George Nympton

Storm overflow operated by South West Water. The source names Tributary of River Mole as the receiving water.

49
Spills in 2025
214.3
Recorded hours
98.2%
Monitor operation
3
Years listed
Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

George Nympton STW SSO George Nympton recorded 49 spills in 2025. That is more than 87% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 1,699th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 348th of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills.

GroupRank by spillsMedian spillsMedian hours
This outlet–49214.3
England1,699th of 14,2391122.3
South West Water348th of 1,3572139.4

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

742023212024492025
From 2023 to 2025, the reported count went from 74 to 49 spills. The highest count was 74 in 2023 and the lowest was 21 in 2024. The monitor worked for less than 90% of 2024, so that count may be low.Amber bars mark years when the monitor worked for less than 90% of the year.
YearSpillsDurationMonitor operationSource
202549214.3 hours98.2%Official data
20242123.5 hours56.7%Low coverageOfficial data
202374798.1 hours100%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 tank at a wastewater treatment works
Permit
NRA-SW-1255
Activity reference
A1
Grid reference
SS70062287
Waterbody ID
GB108050014110Official waterbody record ↗
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 tank at WwTW”: storm tank at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow comes from storm storage at a treatment works.

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Where it is

The recorded position is about 3.4 km south-west of the South Molton reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.

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Questions about George Nympton STW SSO George Nympton

Who operates George Nympton STW SSO George Nympton?
South West Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is NRA-SW-1255.
Where does George Nympton STW SSO George Nympton discharge?
The source names Tributary of River Mole as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did George Nympton STW SSO George Nympton spill in 2025?
The 2025 return records 49 counted spill events and 214.3 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 98.2% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
Is George Nympton STW SSO George Nympton 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 10 metres. It shows the recorded outlet position, not the extent of any discharge.
What kind of outlet is George Nympton STW SSO George Nympton?
The annual return lists the asset type as “Storm tank at WwTW”, which means storm tank at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow comes from storm storage at a treatment works.
How does George Nympton STW SSO George Nympton compare with other overflows?
George Nympton STW SSO George Nympton recorded 49 spills in 2025. That is more than 87% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 1,699th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 348th 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.