Longbridge Fosse Way Seavington Inlet
Storm overflow operated by Wessex Water. The source names Lopen Stream(S) as the receiving water.
- 8
- Spills in 2025
- 25
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
We do not have a live report for this outlet. Its annual spill records are shown below.
How it compares in 2025
Longbridge Fosse Way Seavington Inlet recorded 8 spills in 2025. That is more than 42% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 7,797th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 740th of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Lopen Brook waterbody it ranks 3rd of 4.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 8 | 25 |
| England | 7,797th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Wessex Water | 740th of 1,332 | 11 | 18.9 |
| Lopen Brook | 3rd of 4 | 18 | 100.2 |
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 | 8 | 25 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2020 | 43 | 224.2 hours | 99.9% | 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
- Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- 101620
- Activity reference
- 3-STORM DISCHARGE AT STW (UNTREATED)
- Grid reference
- ST4181014010
- Waterbody ID
- GB108052015330Official 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 “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 1.4 km north of the Hinton St George reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
Check the official record
Public access to this outlet is unknown. Do not enter restricted land or use this page as a route guide.
Open official source ↗Other outlet records nearby
- Longbridge Fosse Way InletCurrent status unknown
Wessex Water · Lopen Stream(S)
- LopenCurrent status unknown
Wessex Water · Lopen Brook
- Hinton St GeorgeCurrent status unknown
Wessex Water · Merriott Stream(S)
- South Petherton West St O/S 12Current status unknown
Wessex Water · Tributary of North Mill Brook
Questions about Longbridge Fosse Way Seavington Inlet
- Who operates Longbridge Fosse Way Seavington Inlet?
- Wessex Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 101620.
- Where does Longbridge Fosse Way Seavington Inlet discharge?
- The source names Lopen Stream(S) as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Longbridge Fosse Way Seavington Inlet spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 8 counted spill events and 25 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 Longbridge Fosse Way Seavington Inlet discharging right now?
- This record is not matched to a company live feed, so we cannot show a current report. Only the annual figures are available for this outlet.
- 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 Longbridge Fosse Way Seavington Inlet?
- 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 Longbridge Fosse Way Seavington Inlet compare with other overflows?
- Longbridge Fosse Way Seavington Inlet recorded 8 spills in 2025. That is more than 42% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 7,797th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 740th of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Lopen Brook waterbody it ranks 3rd of 4. 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.