Shipton Gorge Off Markets Lane
Storm overflow operated by Wessex Water. The source names Tributary of the River Bride as the receiving water.
- 4
- Spills in 2025
- 15.3
- Recorded hours
- 99.8%
- Monitor operation
- 4
- Years listed
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How it compares in 2025
Shipton Gorge Off Markets Lane recorded 4 spills in 2025. That is more than 30% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 9,334th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 897th of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Bride waterbody it ranks 3rd of 5.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 4 | 15.3 |
| England | 9,334th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Wessex Water | 897th of 1,332 | 11 | 18.9 |
| Bride | 3rd of 5 | 4 | 15.3 |
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
| Year | Spills | Duration | Monitor operation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 15.3 hours | 99.8% | Official data |
| 2024 | 15 | 81.6 hours | 88.9%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2023 | 10 | 64.8 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2022 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | 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
- Storm discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- NPSWQD008206
- Activity reference
- 1-STORM/EMERGENCY
- Grid reference
- SY4985591135
- Waterbody ID
- GB108044009550Official 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 1.9 km north-east of the Burton Bradstock reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Designated bathing waters within 3 km in a straight line:
Distance does not show that water from this outlet reaches a bathing water. Check the official bathing-water profile for its classification and advice.
Area and water pages
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Questions about Shipton Gorge Off Markets Lane
- Who operates Shipton Gorge Off Markets Lane?
- Wessex Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is NPSWQD008206.
- Where does Shipton Gorge Off Markets Lane discharge?
- The source names Tributary of the River Bride as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Shipton Gorge Off Markets Lane spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 4 counted spill events and 15.3 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 99.8% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is Shipton Gorge Off Markets Lane 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 Shipton Gorge Off Markets Lane?
- 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 Shipton Gorge Off Markets Lane compare with other overflows?
- Shipton Gorge Off Markets Lane recorded 4 spills in 2025. That is more than 30% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 9,334th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 897th of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Bride waterbody it ranks 3rd of 5. 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.