Radstock Mill Lane Inlet 1
Storm overflow operated by Wessex Water. The source names Wellow Brook as the receiving water.
- 13
- Spills in 2025
- 37.7
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 7 higher than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
Radstock Mill Lane Inlet 1 recorded 13 spills in 2025. That is more than 53% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 6,413th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 603rd of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Wellow Bk - Snails Bk to Bristol Avon waterbody it ranks 7th of 16.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 13 | 37.7 |
| England | 6,413th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Wessex Water | 603rd of 1,332 | 11 | 18.9 |
| Wellow Bk - Snails Bk to Bristol Avon | 7th of 16 | 6 | 9.1 |
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 | 13 | 37.7 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 6 | 27.5 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
- Wessex Water
- Outlet type
- Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- 102630
- Activity reference
- 3-STORM DISCHARGE AT STW (UNTREATED)
- Grid reference
- ST6990555133
- Waterbody ID
- GB109053022271Official 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 1.4 km east of the Radstock reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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Open official source ↗Other outlet records nearby
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- Radstock Walegrave Terrace Opp 9Current status unknown
Wessex Water · Wellow Brook
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Questions about Radstock Mill Lane Inlet 1
- Who operates Radstock Mill Lane Inlet 1?
- Wessex Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 102630.
- Where does Radstock Mill Lane Inlet 1 discharge?
- The source names Wellow Brook as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Radstock Mill Lane Inlet 1 spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 13 counted spill events and 37.7 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 Radstock Mill Lane Inlet 1 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 Radstock Mill Lane Inlet 1?
- 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 Radstock Mill Lane Inlet 1 compare with other overflows?
- Radstock Mill Lane Inlet 1 recorded 13 spills in 2025. That is more than 53% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 6,413th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 603rd of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Wellow Bk - Snails Bk to Bristol Avon waterbody it ranks 7th of 16. 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.