North Wirral WwTW (Meols), United Utilities (016993400 · A2 · UUP01408)
Storm overflow operated by United Utilities. The source names River Birket as the receiving water.
- 164
- Spills in 2025
- 832.6
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 16 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
We do not have a live report for this outlet. Its annual spill records are shown below.
How it compares in 2025
North Wirral WwTW (Meols), United Utilities (016993400 · A2 · UUP01408) recorded 164 spills in 2025. That is more than 99% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 24th nationally. Among United Utilities overflows it ranks 5th of 2,270; the median United Utilities overflow recorded 15 spills. On the The Birket including Arrowe Brook and Fender waterbody it ranks 1st of 38.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 164 | 832.6 |
| England | 24th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| United Utilities | 5th of 2,270 | 15 | 29.1 |
| The Birket including Arrowe Brook and Fender | 1st of 38 | 12.5 | 25.8 |
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 | 164 | 832.6 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 180 | 1,286.1 hours | 100% | 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
- Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- 016993400
- Activity reference
- A2
- Grid reference
- SJ2401090280
- Waterbody ID
- GB112068060530Official 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 “Inlet SO at WwTW”: inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow is at the inlet of a treatment works, where wastewater enters the 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 0.9 km north-east of the Meols 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.
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.
Open official source ↗Other outlet records nearby
- Maryland Lane CSOCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Arrowe Brook
- Wastdale Drive CSOCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Arrowe Brook
- Hoylake Road/Chapelhill Road CSOCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · River Fender
- Bidston Bypass CSOCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · River Birket
Questions about North Wirral WwTW (Meols), United Utilities (016993400 · A2 · UUP01408)
- Who operates North Wirral WwTW (Meols), United Utilities (016993400 · A2 · UUP01408)?
- United Utilities is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 016993400.
- Where does North Wirral WwTW (Meols), United Utilities (016993400 · A2 · UUP01408) discharge?
- The source names River Birket as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did North Wirral WwTW (Meols), United Utilities (016993400 · A2 · UUP01408) spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 164 counted spill events and 832.6 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 100% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is North Wirral WwTW (Meols), United Utilities (016993400 · A2 · UUP01408) 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 North Wirral WwTW (Meols), United Utilities (016993400 · A2 · UUP01408)?
- The annual return lists the asset type as “Inlet SO at WwTW”, which means inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow is at the inlet of a treatment works, where wastewater enters the works.
- How does North Wirral WwTW (Meols), United Utilities (016993400 · A2 · UUP01408) compare with other overflows?
- North Wirral WwTW (Meols), United Utilities (016993400 · A2 · UUP01408) recorded 164 spills in 2025. That is more than 99% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 24th nationally. Among United Utilities overflows it ranks 5th of 2,270; the median United Utilities overflow recorded 15 spills. On the The Birket including Arrowe Brook and Fender waterbody it ranks 1st of 38. 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.