High Pittington SPS
Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names Coalford Beck as the receiving water.
- 28
- Spills in 2025
- 134.4
- Recorded hours
- 99.9%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 15 higher than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
High Pittington SPS 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 Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 377th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Pittington Beck from Coalford to Old Durham Beck waterbody it ranks 1st of 16.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 28 | 134.4 |
| England | 3,771st of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Northumbrian Water | 377th of 1,559 | 11 | 15.6 |
| Pittington Beck from Coalford to Old Durham Beck | 1st of 16 | 7.5 | 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 | 134.4 hours | 99.9% | Official data |
| 2024 | 13 | 90.4 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
- Northumbrian Water
- Outlet type
- Storm discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- EPREB3754TL
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- NZ3327543818
- Waterbody ID
- GB103024077540Official 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 “Storm discharge at pumping station”: storm discharge at a pumping station. The overflow is at a pumping station that moves sewage through the 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 0.5 km south-east of the High Pittington reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
- Sacriston area →
- Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth area →
- Chester-le-Street area →
- Durham area →
- Great Lumley area →
- Fence Houses area →
- Houghton-le-Spring area →
- High Pittington area →
- Witton Gilbert area →
- East Rainton area →
- Ushaw Moor and Bearpark area →
- Sherburn (County Durham) area →
- West Rainton area →
- Bournmoor area →
- Shiney Row and Penshaw area →
- Brandon (County Durham) area →
- Hetton le Hill area →
- Sherburn Hill area →
- Croxdale area →
- Hetton-le-Hole area →
- High Shincliffe area →
- Easington Lane area →
- Shadforth area →
- Bowburn area →
- Pittington Beck from Coalford to Old Durham Beck waterbody →
Check the official record
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Questions about High Pittington SPS
- Who operates High Pittington SPS?
- Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is EPREB3754TL.
- Where does High Pittington SPS discharge?
- The source names Coalford Beck as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did High Pittington SPS spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 28 counted spill events and 134.4 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 99.9% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is High Pittington SPS 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 High Pittington SPS?
- 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 High Pittington SPS compare with other overflows?
- High Pittington SPS 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 Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 377th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Pittington Beck from Coalford to Old Durham Beck waterbody it ranks 1st of 16. 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.