Highbridge Newton Storm Tanks
Storm overflow operated by Wessex Water. The source names River Brue (E) as the receiving water.
- 33
- Spills in 2025
- 444.4
- Recorded hours
- 99.7%
- Monitor operation
- 6
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 20 higher than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
Highbridge Newton Storm Tanks recorded 33 spills in 2025. That is more than 77% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,116th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 257th of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Parrett waterbody it ranks 3rd of 11.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 33 | 444.4 |
| England | 3,116th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Wessex Water | 257th of 1,332 | 11 | 18.9 |
| Parrett | 3rd of 11 | 15 | 34.4 |
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 | 33 | 444.4 hours | 99.7% | Official data |
| 2024 | 13 | 27 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2023 | 24 | 45.7 hours | 98.9% | Official data |
| 2022 | 12 | 16.7 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2021 | 7 | 13.8 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2020 | 9 | 24.8 hours | 99.8% | 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
- Other storm discharge asset type
- Permit
- 102480
- Activity reference
- 1-SETTLEMENT TREATMENT ONLY
- Grid reference
- ST3115047340
- Waterbody ID
- GB540805210900Official 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 “Other storm discharge asset type”: other storm discharge asset type. The return uses its general category for this asset.
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 west of the Highbridge reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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Wessex Water · River Brue (E)
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Wessex Water · A Local Ditch
- Rooksbridge Bristol RoadCurrent status unknown
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Wessex Water · New Rhyne(S)
Questions about Highbridge Newton Storm Tanks
- Who operates Highbridge Newton Storm Tanks?
- Wessex Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 102480.
- Where does Highbridge Newton Storm Tanks discharge?
- The source names River Brue (E) as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Highbridge Newton Storm Tanks spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 33 counted spill events and 444.4 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 99.7% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is Highbridge Newton Storm Tanks 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 Highbridge Newton Storm Tanks?
- The annual return lists the asset type as “Other storm discharge asset type”, which means other storm discharge asset type. The return uses its general category for this asset.
- How does Highbridge Newton Storm Tanks compare with other overflows?
- Highbridge Newton Storm Tanks recorded 33 spills in 2025. That is more than 77% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,116th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 257th of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Parrett waterbody it ranks 3rd of 11. 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.