Newcastle Upon Tyne CSO
Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names River Tyne (Tidal) as the receiving water.
- 22
- Spills in 2025
- 110.6
- Recorded hours
- 35.6%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
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How it compares in 2025
Newcastle Upon Tyne CSO recorded 22 spills in 2025. That is more than 65% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,697th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 481st of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Tyne waterbody it ranks 62nd of 177.
The monitor worked for 35.6% of 2025, so this count may be low and its rank may understate activity.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 22 | 110.6 |
| England | 4,697th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Northumbrian Water | 481st of 1,559 | 11 | 15.6 |
| Tyne | 62nd of 177 | 14 | 11.2 |
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
| Year | Spills | Duration | Monitor operation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 110.6 hours | 35.6%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2024 | 87 | 454.9 hours | 97.6% | 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
- EPRCB3097AS
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- NZ2579864070
- Waterbody ID
- GB510302310200Official 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 “SO on sewer network”: storm overflow on the sewer network. The return places this overflow on the sewer network.
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 3.6 km north of the Gateshead reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
- Gateshead area →
- Kibblesworth area →
- Follingsby area →
- Springwell area →
- Birtley area →
- Urpeth area →
- Whickham area →
- Washington area →
- Sunniside area →
- Hebburn area →
- Wallsend area →
- Longbenton area →
- Newcastle upon Tyne area →
- Jarrow area →
- Blaydon area →
- Boldon Colliery area →
- Killingworth area →
- Shiremoor area →
- Backworth area →
- Newburn area →
- Walbottle area →
- Ryton area →
- Tynemouth area →
- Tyne waterbody →
Check the official record
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Questions about Newcastle Upon Tyne CSO
- Who operates Newcastle Upon Tyne CSO?
- Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is EPRCB3097AS.
- Where does Newcastle Upon Tyne CSO discharge?
- The source names River Tyne (Tidal) as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Newcastle Upon Tyne CSO spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 22 counted spill events and 110.6 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 35.6% of the reporting period. Below 90%, some events can be missed, so the count and hours may understate activity.
- Is Newcastle Upon Tyne CSO 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne CSO?
- 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne CSO compare with other overflows?
- Newcastle Upon Tyne CSO recorded 22 spills in 2025. That is more than 65% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,697th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 481st of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Tyne waterbody it ranks 62nd of 177. 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.