St Dominick STW So Callington
Storm overflow operated by South West Water. The source names River Tamar Estuary as the receiving water.
- 93
- Spills in 2025
- 1,669.3
- Recorded hours
- 98.5%
- Monitor operation
- 5
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 38 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
St Dominick STW So Callington recorded 93 spills in 2025. That is more than 97% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 321st nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 115th of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 93 | 1,669.3 |
| England | 321st of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| South West Water | 115th 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 | 93 | 1,669.3 hours | 98.5% | Official data |
| 2024 | 131 | 1,481.5 hours | 97% | Official data |
| 2023 | 111 | 1,261.5 hours | 97.1% | Official data |
| 2022 | 121 | 1,136.3 hours | 99% | Official data |
| 2021 | 122 | 1,124.1 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
- Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- 303083
- Activity reference
- A2
- Grid reference
- SX42666697
- 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 “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.
Where it is
The recorded position is about 2 km west of the Bere Alston reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Check the official record
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Questions about St Dominick STW So Callington
- Who operates St Dominick STW So Callington?
- South West Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 303083.
- Where does St Dominick STW So Callington discharge?
- The source names River Tamar Estuary as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did St Dominick STW So Callington spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 93 counted spill events and 1,669.3 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 98.5% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is St Dominick STW So Callington 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 10 metres. It shows the recorded outlet position, not the extent of any discharge.
- What kind of outlet is St Dominick STW So Callington?
- 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 St Dominick STW So Callington compare with other overflows?
- St Dominick STW So Callington recorded 93 spills in 2025. That is more than 97% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 321st nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 115th 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.