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Lynmouth STW SSO Lynmouth

Storm overflow operated by South West Water. The source names Lynmouth Bay(C) as the receiving water.

31
Spills in 2025
79.6
Recorded hours
77.9%
Monitor operation
5
Years listed
Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

Lynmouth STW SSO Lynmouth recorded 31 spills in 2025. That is more than 75% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,344th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 538th of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills.

The monitor worked for 77.9% of 2025, so this count may be low and its rank may understate activity.

GroupRank by spillsMedian spillsMedian hours
This outlet–3179.6
England3,344th of 14,2391122.3
South West Water538th of 1,3572139.4

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

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From 2021 to 2025, the reported count went from 5 to 31 spills. The highest count was 31 in 2025 and the lowest was 5 in 2021. The monitor worked for less than 90% of 2022, 2024, 2025, so those counts may be low.Amber bars mark years when the monitor worked for less than 90% of the year.
YearSpillsDurationMonitor operationSource
20253179.6 hours77.9%Low coverageOfficial data
2024625.1 hours68.3%Low coverageOfficial data
2023UnknownUnknown0%Low coverageOfficial data
202218241.7 hours82%Low coverageOfficial data
2021533.6 hours100%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
Storm tank at a wastewater treatment works
Permit
202404
Activity reference
A2
Grid reference
SS72385023
Waterbody ID
Unknown
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 “Storm tank at WwTW”: storm tank at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow comes from storm storage at a treatment works.

Where it is

The recorded position is about 1.1 km north of the Lynton and Lynmouth reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.

Designated bathing waters within 3 km in a straight line:

Distance does not show that water from this outlet reaches a bathing water. Check the official bathing-water profile for its classification and advice.

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Questions about Lynmouth STW SSO Lynmouth

Who operates Lynmouth STW SSO Lynmouth?
South West Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 202404.
Where does Lynmouth STW SSO Lynmouth discharge?
The source names Lynmouth Bay(C) as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did Lynmouth STW SSO Lynmouth spill in 2025?
The 2025 return records 31 counted spill events and 79.6 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 77.9% of the reporting period. Below 90%, some events can be missed, so the count and hours may understate activity.
Is Lynmouth STW SSO Lynmouth 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 Lynmouth STW SSO Lynmouth?
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 Lynmouth STW SSO Lynmouth compare with other overflows?
Lynmouth STW SSO Lynmouth recorded 31 spills in 2025. That is more than 75% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,344th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 538th of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills. 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.