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Lowick Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (210/A/0854 · A2 · NWL00822)

Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names Tributary of the Low as the receiving water.

52
Spills in 2025
391.6
Recorded hours
99.9%
Monitor operation
6
Years listed

The reported spill count was 4 higher than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.

Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

Lowick Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (210/A/0854 · A2 · NWL00822) recorded 52 spills in 2025. That is more than 88% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 1,512th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 104th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the South Low from Source to Haggerston Bridge waterbody it ranks 2nd of 4.

GroupRank by spillsMedian spillsMedian hours
This outlet–52391.6
England1,512th of 14,2391122.3
Northumbrian Water104th of 1,5591115.6
South Low from Source to Haggerston Bridge2nd of 44775.9

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

172020n/a2021232022432023482024522025
From 2020 to 2025, the reported count went from 17 to 52 spills. The highest count was 52 in 2025 and the lowest was 17 in 2020.Amber bars mark years when the monitor worked for less than 90% of the year.
YearSpillsDurationMonitor operationSource
202552391.6 hours99.9%Official data
202448387 hours99.9%Official data
202343484.8 hours100%Official data
202223157.2 hours100%Official data
2021UnknownUnknown0%Low coverageOfficial data
202017337.9 hours99.8%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
Northumbrian Water
Outlet type
Storm tank at a wastewater treatment works
Permit
210/A/0854
Activity reference
A2
Grid reference
NU0256239690
Waterbody ID
GB103021073221Official 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 tank at WwTW”: storm tank at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow comes from storm storage at a treatment works.

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Where it is

The recorded position is about 0.8 km east of the Lowick reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.

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Questions about Lowick Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (210/A/0854 · A2 · NWL00822)

Who operates Lowick Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (210/A/0854 · A2 · NWL00822)?
Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 210/A/0854.
Where does Lowick Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (210/A/0854 · A2 · NWL00822) discharge?
The source names Tributary of the Low as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did Lowick Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (210/A/0854 · A2 · NWL00822) spill in 2025?
The 2025 return records 52 counted spill events and 391.6 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 99.9% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
Is Lowick Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (210/A/0854 · A2 · NWL00822) 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 Lowick Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (210/A/0854 · A2 · NWL00822)?
The annual return lists the asset type as “Storm tank at WwTW”, which means storm tank at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow comes from storm storage at a treatment works.
How does Lowick Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (210/A/0854 · A2 · NWL00822) compare with other overflows?
Lowick Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (210/A/0854 · A2 · NWL00822) recorded 52 spills in 2025. That is more than 88% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 1,512th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 104th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the South Low from Source to Haggerston Bridge waterbody it ranks 2nd 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.