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Ramshaw Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (242/1071 · A3 · NWL01083)

Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names Gaunless as the receiving water.

43
Spills in 2025
124.8
Recorded hours
99.9%
Monitor operation
6
Years listed

The reported spill count was 16 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.

Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

Ramshaw Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (242/1071 · A3 · NWL01083) recorded 43 spills in 2025. That is more than 84% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,156th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 173rd of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Gaunless from Source to Hummer Beck waterbody it ranks 3rd of 24.

GroupRank by spillsMedian spillsMedian hours
This outlet–43124.8
England2,156th of 14,2391122.3
Northumbrian Water173rd of 1,5591115.6
Gaunless from Source to Hummer Beck3rd of 247.57.3

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

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From 2020 to 2025, the reported count went from 35 to 43 spills. The highest count was 59 in 2024 and the lowest was 35 in 2020. The monitor worked for less than 90% of 2021, so that count may be low.Amber bars mark years when the monitor worked for less than 90% of the year.
YearSpillsDurationMonitor operationSource
202543124.8 hours99.9%Official data
202459163.9 hours98.5%Official data
20235475.7 hours96.5%Official data
20224953.1 hours94.5%Official data
202139106.8 hours88.4%Low coverageOfficial data
202035239.9 hours99%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
Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
Permit
242/1071
Activity reference
A3
Grid reference
NZ1532425947
Waterbody ID
GB103024072690Official 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.

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Where it is

The recorded position is about 1.2 km north-west of the Evenwood reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.

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Questions about Ramshaw Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (242/1071 · A3 · NWL01083)

Who operates Ramshaw Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (242/1071 · A3 · NWL01083)?
Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 242/1071.
Where does Ramshaw Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (242/1071 · A3 · NWL01083) discharge?
The source names Gaunless as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did Ramshaw Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (242/1071 · A3 · NWL01083) spill in 2025?
The 2025 return records 43 counted spill events and 124.8 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 99.9% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
Is Ramshaw Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (242/1071 · A3 · NWL01083) 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 Ramshaw Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (242/1071 · A3 · NWL01083)?
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 Ramshaw Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (242/1071 · A3 · NWL01083) compare with other overflows?
Ramshaw Sewage Treatment Works, Northumbrian Water (242/1071 · A3 · NWL01083) recorded 43 spills in 2025. That is more than 84% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,156th nationally. Among Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 173rd of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Gaunless from Source to Hummer Beck waterbody it ranks 3rd of 24. 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.