Hele Bay SPS Pscsoeo Ilfracombe
Storm overflow operated by South West Water. The source names Hele Bay - Bristol Channel as the receiving water.
- 28
- Spills in 2025
- 73.9
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 5
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 32 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
Hele Bay SPS Pscsoeo Ilfracombe recorded 28 spills in 2025. That is more than 72% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,771st nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 578th of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 28 | 73.9 |
| England | 3,771st of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| South West Water | 578th 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 | 28 | 73.9 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 60 | 431.6 hours | 99.2% | Official data |
| 2023 | 50 | 295.7 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2022 | 34 | 81.9 hours | 99% | Official data |
| 2021 | 37 | 152.3 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
- 004365/PC/01
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- SS53704809
- 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 1.2 km north-east of the Chambercombe 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
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Questions about Hele Bay SPS Pscsoeo Ilfracombe
- Who operates Hele Bay SPS Pscsoeo Ilfracombe?
- South West Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 004365/PC/01.
- Where does Hele Bay SPS Pscsoeo Ilfracombe discharge?
- The source names Hele Bay - Bristol Channel as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Hele Bay SPS Pscsoeo Ilfracombe spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 28 counted spill events and 73.9 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 Hele Bay SPS Pscsoeo Ilfracombe 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 Hele Bay SPS Pscsoeo Ilfracombe?
- 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 Hele Bay SPS Pscsoeo Ilfracombe compare with other overflows?
- Hele Bay SPS Pscsoeo Ilfracombe recorded 28 spills in 2025. That is more than 72% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,771st nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 578th 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.