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Mickle Trafford PS, United Utilities (016892313 · A1 · UUP01293)

Storm overflow operated by United Utilities. The source names Tributary of Stanney Mill Brook as the receiving water.

44
Spills in 2025
550.6
Recorded hours
97.9%
Monitor operation
2
Years listed

The reported spill count was 51 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.

Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

Mickle Trafford PS, United Utilities (016892313 · A1 · UUP01293) recorded 44 spills in 2025. That is more than 84% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,078th nationally. Among United Utilities overflows it ranks 525th of 2,270; the median United Utilities overflow recorded 15 spills. On the Stanney Mill Brook waterbody it ranks 1st of 3.

GroupRank by spillsMedian spillsMedian hours
This outlet–44550.6
England2,078th of 14,2391122.3
United Utilities525th of 2,2701529.1
Stanney Mill Brook1st of 331178.2

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

952024442025
From 2024 to 2025, the reported count went from 95 to 44 spills. The highest count was 95 in 2024 and the lowest was 44 in 2025.
YearSpillsDurationMonitor operationSource
202544550.6 hours97.9%Official data
2024951,406.5 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
United Utilities
Outlet type
Storm discharge at a pumping station
Permit
016892313
Activity reference
A1
Grid reference
SJ4408070700
Waterbody ID
GB112068060260Official 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.

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Where it is

The recorded position is about 1.1 km north-west of the Mickle Trafford reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.

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Questions about Mickle Trafford PS, United Utilities (016892313 · A1 · UUP01293)

Who operates Mickle Trafford PS, United Utilities (016892313 · A1 · UUP01293)?
United Utilities is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 016892313.
Where does Mickle Trafford PS, United Utilities (016892313 · A1 · UUP01293) discharge?
The source names Tributary of Stanney Mill Brook as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did Mickle Trafford PS, United Utilities (016892313 · A1 · UUP01293) spill in 2025?
The 2025 return records 44 counted spill events and 550.6 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 97.9% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
Is Mickle Trafford PS, United Utilities (016892313 · A1 · UUP01293) 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 Mickle Trafford PS, United Utilities (016892313 · A1 · UUP01293)?
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 Mickle Trafford PS, United Utilities (016892313 · A1 · UUP01293) compare with other overflows?
Mickle Trafford PS, United Utilities (016892313 · A1 · UUP01293) recorded 44 spills in 2025. That is more than 84% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,078th nationally. Among United Utilities overflows it ranks 525th of 2,270; the median United Utilities overflow recorded 15 spills. On the Stanney Mill Brook waterbody it ranks 1st of 3. 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.