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Magdalene Fields North CSO, Northumbrian Water (210/1355 · A1 · NWL00836)

Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names North Sea as the receiving water.

66
Spills in 2025
100.3
Recorded hours
87.6%
Monitor operation
2
Years listed
Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

Magdalene Fields North CSO, Northumbrian Water (210/1355 · A1 · NWL00836) recorded 66 spills in 2025. That is more than 93% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 887th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 55th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Northumberland North waterbody it ranks 3rd of 12.

The monitor worked for 87.6% of 2025, so this count may be low and its rank may understate activity.

GroupRank by spillsMedian spillsMedian hours
This outlet–66100.3
England887th of 14,2391122.3
Northumbrian Water55th of 1,5591115.6
Northumberland North3rd of 121526.6

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

852024662025
From 2024 to 2025, the reported count went from 85 to 66 spills. The highest count was 85 in 2024 and the lowest was 66 in 2025. The monitor worked for less than 90% of 2025, so that count may be low.Amber bars mark years when the monitor worked for less than 90% of the year.
YearSpillsDurationMonitor operationSource
202566100.3 hours87.6%Low coverageOfficial data
202485184.8 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
Northumbrian Water
Outlet type
Storm overflow on the sewer network
Permit
210/1355
Activity reference
A1
Grid reference
NU0009954653, NU0010954736 & NU0011454649
Waterbody ID
GB650301440000Official waterbody record ↗
Location source
Official annual grid reference
Location precision
About 1 metres
Location note
The source cell states 3 grid references. This marker uses the first stated reference.

About the name and type

The annual return lists this asset as “SO on sewer network”: storm overflow on the sewer network. The return places this overflow on the sewer network.

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Where it is

The recorded position is about 2.6 km north of the Berwick-upon-Tweed reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.

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Questions about Magdalene Fields North CSO, Northumbrian Water (210/1355 · A1 · NWL00836)

Who operates Magdalene Fields North CSO, Northumbrian Water (210/1355 · A1 · NWL00836)?
Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 210/1355.
Where does Magdalene Fields North CSO, Northumbrian Water (210/1355 · A1 · NWL00836) discharge?
The source names North Sea as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did Magdalene Fields North CSO, Northumbrian Water (210/1355 · A1 · NWL00836) spill in 2025?
The 2025 return records 66 counted spill events and 100.3 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 87.6% of the reporting period. Below 90%, some events can be missed, so the count and hours may understate activity.
Is Magdalene Fields North CSO, Northumbrian Water (210/1355 · A1 · NWL00836) 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 Magdalene Fields North CSO, Northumbrian Water (210/1355 · A1 · NWL00836)?
The annual return lists the asset type as “SO on sewer network”, which means storm overflow on the sewer network. The return places this overflow on the sewer network.
How does Magdalene Fields North CSO, Northumbrian Water (210/1355 · A1 · NWL00836) compare with other overflows?
Magdalene Fields North CSO, Northumbrian Water (210/1355 · A1 · NWL00836) recorded 66 spills in 2025. That is more than 93% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 887th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 55th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Northumberland North waterbody it ranks 3rd of 12. 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.