Shrewsbury -Spring Grdns/Sultan Rd (CSO)
Storm overflow operated by Severn Trent Water. The source names River Severn as the receiving water.
- 7
- Spills in 2025
- 4.4
- Recorded hours
- 94.5%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 2 lower 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
Shrewsbury -Spring Grdns/Sultan Rd (CSO) recorded 7 spills in 2025. That is more than 40% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 8,130th nationally. Among Severn Trent Water overflows it ranks 1,269th of 2,431; the median Severn Trent Water overflow recorded 8 spills. On the Severn - conf Bele Bk to conf Sundorne Bk waterbody it ranks 27th of 35.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 7 | 4.4 |
| England | 8,130th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Severn Trent Water | 1,269th of 2,431 | 8 | 16.2 |
| Severn - conf Bele Bk to conf Sundorne Bk | 27th of 35 | 17 | 15.5 |
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 | 7 | 4.4 hours | 94.5% | Official data |
| 2024 | 9 | 13.6 hours | 99.6% | 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
- Severn Trent Water
- Outlet type
- Storm overflow on the sewer network
- Permit
- Permit application submitted
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- SJ4998013860
- Waterbody ID
- GB109054049142Official 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 “SO on sewer network”: storm overflow on the sewer network. The return places this overflow on the sewer 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 1.2 km north-east of the Shrewsbury 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
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 Shrewsbury -Spring Grdns/Sultan Rd (CSO)
- Who operates Shrewsbury -Spring Grdns/Sultan Rd (CSO)?
- Severn Trent Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is Permit application submitted.
- Where does Shrewsbury -Spring Grdns/Sultan Rd (CSO) discharge?
- The source names River Severn as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Shrewsbury -Spring Grdns/Sultan Rd (CSO) spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 7 counted spill events and 4.4 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 94.5% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is Shrewsbury -Spring Grdns/Sultan Rd (CSO) 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 1 metres. It shows the recorded outlet position, not the extent of any discharge.
- What kind of outlet is Shrewsbury -Spring Grdns/Sultan Rd (CSO)?
- The annual return lists the asset type as “SO on sewer network”, which means storm overflow on the sewer network. The return places this overflow on the sewer network.
- How does Shrewsbury -Spring Grdns/Sultan Rd (CSO) compare with other overflows?
- Shrewsbury -Spring Grdns/Sultan Rd (CSO) recorded 7 spills in 2025. That is more than 40% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 8,130th nationally. Among Severn Trent Water overflows it ranks 1,269th of 2,431; the median Severn Trent Water overflow recorded 8 spills. On the Severn - conf Bele Bk to conf Sundorne Bk waterbody it ranks 27th of 35. 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.