Holcombe Rogus STW So Holcombe Rogus
Storm overflow operated by South West Water. The source names Tributary of River Lyner as the receiving water.
- 67
- Spills in 2025
- 229.5
- Recorded hours
- 99.6%
- Monitor operation
- 5
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 23 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
Holcombe Rogus STW So Holcombe Rogus recorded 67 spills in 2025. That is more than 93% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 853rd nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 232nd of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills. On the Spratford Stream waterbody it ranks 2nd of 10.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 67 | 229.5 |
| England | 853rd of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| South West Water | 232nd of 1,357 | 21 | 39.4 |
| Spratford Stream | 2nd of 10 | 32.5 | 200.6 |
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 | 67 | 229.5 hours | 99.6% | Official data |
| 2024 | 90 | 549.1 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2023 | 65 | 150.9 hours | 53.2%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2022 | 85 | 1,233.5 hours | 99% | Official data |
| 2021 | 126 | 1,221.2 hours | 95% | 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
- Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- SWWA 2475
- Activity reference
- A3
- Grid reference
- ST05801824
- Waterbody ID
- GB108045015020Official 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 “Inlet SO at WwTW”: inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow is at the inlet of a treatment works, where wastewater enters the works.
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 0.6 km south of the Holcombe Rogus reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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Questions about Holcombe Rogus STW So Holcombe Rogus
- Who operates Holcombe Rogus STW So Holcombe Rogus?
- South West Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is SWWA 2475.
- Where does Holcombe Rogus STW So Holcombe Rogus discharge?
- The source names Tributary of River Lyner as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Holcombe Rogus STW So Holcombe Rogus spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 67 counted spill events and 229.5 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 99.6% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is Holcombe Rogus STW So Holcombe Rogus 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 Holcombe Rogus STW So Holcombe Rogus?
- The annual return lists the asset type as “Inlet SO at WwTW”, which means inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow is at the inlet of a treatment works, where wastewater enters the works.
- How does Holcombe Rogus STW So Holcombe Rogus compare with other overflows?
- Holcombe Rogus STW So Holcombe Rogus recorded 67 spills in 2025. That is more than 93% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 853rd nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 232nd of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills. On the Spratford Stream waterbody it ranks 2nd of 10. 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.