Plymtree STW So Plymtree
Storm overflow operated by South West Water. The source names An Unnamed Trib-RIVER Clyst as the receiving water.
- 0
- Spills in 2025
- 0
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 5
- Years listed
The reported spill count was the same as 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
Plymtree STW So Plymtree recorded no spills in 2025. It is one of 2,231 overflows in England with a reported count of zero, out of 14,239 with a count.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 0 | 0 |
| England | 12,009th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| South West Water | 1,180th of 1,357 | 21 | 39.4 |
| Upper Clyst | 8th of 9 | 21 | 20.2 |
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 | 0 | 0 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2021 | 66 | 719.7 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
- South West Water
- Outlet type
- Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- NRA-SW-3746
- Activity reference
- A2
- Grid reference
- ST04910279
- Waterbody ID
- GB108045008860Official waterbody record ↗
- Location source
- Official annual grid reference
- Location precision
- About 10 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 4.9 km south of the Stoneyford 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 Plymtree STW So Plymtree
- Who operates Plymtree STW So Plymtree?
- South West Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is NRA-SW-3746.
- Where does Plymtree STW So Plymtree discharge?
- The source names An Unnamed Trib-RIVER Clyst as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Plymtree STW So Plymtree spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 0 counted spill events and 0 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 Plymtree STW So Plymtree 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 10 metres. It shows the recorded outlet position, not the extent of any discharge.
- What kind of outlet is Plymtree STW So Plymtree?
- 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 Plymtree STW So Plymtree compare with other overflows?
- Plymtree STW So Plymtree recorded no spills in 2025. It is one of 2,231 overflows in England with a reported count of zero, out of 14,239 with a count. 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.