Lapford STW So Lapford
Storm overflow operated by South West Water. The source names The River Dalch as the receiving water.
- 92
- Spills in 2025
- 402.3
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 5
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 19 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
Lapford STW So Lapford recorded 92 spills in 2025. That is more than 97% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 331st nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 120th of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills. On the Lower River Yeo (Lapford) waterbody it ranks 1st of 3.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 92 | 402.3 |
| England | 331st of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| South West Water | 120th of 1,357 | 21 | 39.4 |
| Lower River Yeo (Lapford) | 1st of 3 | 21 | 75.3 |
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 | 92 | 402.3 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 111 | 476.8 hours | 99.9% | Official data |
| 2023 | 138 | 515 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2022 | 71 | 239.8 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2021 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | 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
- NPSWQD008007
- Activity reference
- A2
- Grid reference
- SS73620762
- Waterbody ID
- GB108050014640Official 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 1 km south-east of the Lapford reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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Questions about Lapford STW So Lapford
- Who operates Lapford STW So Lapford?
- South West Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is NPSWQD008007.
- Where does Lapford STW So Lapford discharge?
- The source names The River Dalch as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Lapford STW So Lapford spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 92 counted spill events and 402.3 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 100% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is Lapford STW So Lapford 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 Lapford STW So Lapford?
- 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 Lapford STW So Lapford compare with other overflows?
- Lapford STW So Lapford recorded 92 spills in 2025. That is more than 97% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 331st nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 120th of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills. On the Lower River Yeo (Lapford) waterbody it ranks 1st of 3. 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.