Saltash Road SPS Pscsoeo Plymouth Sd
Storm overflow operated by South West Water. The source names River Tamar (Estuarine) as the receiving water.
- 23
- Spills in 2025
- 21
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 1 higher 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
Saltash Road SPS Pscsoeo Plymouth Sd recorded 23 spills in 2025. That is more than 67% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,513th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 648th of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 23 | 21 |
| England | 4,513th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| South West Water | 648th of 1,357 | 21 | 39.4 |
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 | 23 | 21 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 22 | 11.8 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
- Storm discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- 301983
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- SX44565590
- Waterbody ID
- Unknown
- 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 “Storm discharge at pumping station”: storm discharge at a pumping station. The overflow is at a pumping station that moves sewage through the network.
Where it is
The recorded position is about 1.4 km north-east of the Torpoint 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.
Open official source ↗Other outlet records nearby
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South West Water · River Tamar (Estuarine)
- DOCKYARD No2 SPS PSCSOEO PLYMOUTHCurrent status unknown
South West Water · River Tamar(E)
- Saltash Road SPS Pscsoeo PlymouthCurrent status unknown
South West Water · River Tamar (Estuarine)
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South West Water · Hamoaze (Estuarine)
Questions about Saltash Road SPS Pscsoeo Plymouth Sd
- Who operates Saltash Road SPS Pscsoeo Plymouth Sd?
- South West Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 301983.
- Where does Saltash Road SPS Pscsoeo Plymouth Sd discharge?
- The source names River Tamar (Estuarine) as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Saltash Road SPS Pscsoeo Plymouth Sd spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 23 counted spill events and 21 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 Saltash Road SPS Pscsoeo Plymouth Sd 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 Saltash Road SPS Pscsoeo Plymouth Sd?
- 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 Saltash Road SPS Pscsoeo Plymouth Sd compare with other overflows?
- Saltash Road SPS Pscsoeo Plymouth Sd recorded 23 spills in 2025. That is more than 67% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 4,513th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 648th of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills. 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.