Ouseburn West PS
Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names River Tyne Saline Estuary as the receiving water.
- 38
- Spills in 2025
- 129.2
- Recorded hours
- 88.4%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
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How it compares in 2025
Ouseburn West PS recorded 38 spills in 2025. That is more than 81% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,593rd nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 230th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Tyne waterbody it ranks 32nd of 177.
The monitor worked for 88.4% of 2025, so this count may be low and its rank may understate activity.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 38 | 129.2 |
| England | 2,593rd of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Northumbrian Water | 230th of 1,559 | 11 | 15.6 |
| Tyne | 32nd 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 | 38 | 129.2 hours | 88.4%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2024 | 70 | 325.2 hours | 28.4%Low coverage | 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 discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- 235/1824
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- NZ2641364085
- 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 “Storm discharge at pumping station”: storm discharge at a pumping station. The overflow is at a pumping station that moves sewage through the 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 3.4 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 →
- East Boldon and West Boldon area →
- Walbottle area →
- Tynemouth area →
- Tyne waterbody →
Check the official record
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Questions about Ouseburn West PS
- Who operates Ouseburn West PS?
- Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 235/1824.
- Where does Ouseburn West PS discharge?
- The source names River Tyne Saline Estuary as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Ouseburn West PS spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 38 counted spill events and 129.2 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 88.4% of the reporting period. Below 90%, some events can be missed, so the count and hours may understate activity.
- Is Ouseburn West PS 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 Ouseburn West PS?
- 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 Ouseburn West PS compare with other overflows?
- Ouseburn West PS recorded 38 spills in 2025. That is more than 81% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,593rd nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 230th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Tyne waterbody it ranks 32nd 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.