Low Hesket PS
Storm overflow operated by United Utilities. The source names Barrock Gill as the receiving water.
- 23
- Spills in 2025
- 80.1
- Recorded hours
- 63.6%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
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How it compares in 2025
Low Hesket PS recorded 23 spills in 2025. That is more than 67% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,513th nationally. Among United Utilities overflows it ranks 934th of 2,270; the median United Utilities overflow recorded 15 spills. On the Petteril d/s Blackrack Beck waterbody it ranks 4th of 10.
The monitor worked for 63.6% of 2025, so this count may be low and its rank may understate activity.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 23 | 80.1 |
| England | 4,513th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| United Utilities | 934th of 2,270 | 15 | 29.1 |
| Petteril d/s Blackrack Beck | 4th of 10 | 18 | 41.8 |
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 | 23 | 80.1 hours | 63.6%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2024 | 33 | 168 hours | 92.1% | 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
- United Utilities
- Outlet type
- Storm discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- 017680337
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- NY4636046470
- Waterbody ID
- GB102076074030Official 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 2.6 km north-east of the Mellguards reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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Questions about Low Hesket PS
- Who operates Low Hesket PS?
- United Utilities is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 017680337.
- Where does Low Hesket PS discharge?
- The source names Barrock Gill as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Low Hesket PS spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 23 counted spill events and 80.1 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 63.6% of the reporting period. Below 90%, some events can be missed, so the count and hours may understate activity.
- Is Low Hesket PS 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 Low Hesket PS?
- 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 Low Hesket PS compare with other overflows?
- Low Hesket PS recorded 23 spills in 2025. That is more than 67% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,513th nationally. Among United Utilities overflows it ranks 934th of 2,270; the median United Utilities overflow recorded 15 spills. On the Petteril d/s Blackrack Beck waterbody it ranks 4th 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.