Moreton-On-Lugg WwTW
Storm overflow operated by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. The source names River Lugg as the receiving water.
- 31
- Spills in 2025
- 499
- Recorded hours
- 99.9%
- Monitor operation
- 5
- Years listed
We do not have a live report for this outlet. Its annual spill records are shown below.
How it compares in 2025
Moreton-On-Lugg WwTW 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 Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water overflows it ranks 36th of 122; the median Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water overflow recorded 14.5 spills. On the Lugg - conf R Arrow to conf R Wye waterbody it ranks 2nd of 3.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 31 | 499 |
| England | 3,344th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water | 36th of 122 | 14.5 | 29.3 |
| Lugg - conf R Arrow to conf R Wye | 2nd of 3 | 31 | 299 |
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 | 31 | 499 hours | 99.9% | Official data |
| 2024 | 76 | 577.8 hours | 87.2%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2023 | 33 | 325.8 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2022 | 6 | 64.3 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2021 | 33 | 617 hours | 99.9% | 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
- Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
- Outlet type
- Storm tank at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- AH1002201
- Activity reference
- A2
- Grid reference
- SO5166045595
- Waterbody ID
- GB109055036790Official 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.
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 1.2 km east of the Moreton on Lugg reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
Check the official record
Public access to this outlet is unknown. Do not enter restricted land or use this page as a route guide.
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Questions about Moreton-On-Lugg WwTW
- Who operates Moreton-On-Lugg WwTW?
- Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is AH1002201.
- Where does Moreton-On-Lugg WwTW discharge?
- The source names River Lugg as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Moreton-On-Lugg WwTW spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 31 counted spill events and 499 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 Moreton-On-Lugg WwTW discharging right now?
- This record is not matched to a company live feed, so we cannot show a current report. Only the annual figures are available for this outlet.
- 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 Moreton-On-Lugg WwTW?
- 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 Moreton-On-Lugg WwTW compare with other overflows?
- Moreton-On-Lugg WwTW 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 Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water overflows it ranks 36th of 122; the median Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water overflow recorded 14.5 spills. On the Lugg - conf R Arrow to conf R Wye waterbody it ranks 2nd 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.