Stanton - Derbyshire STW (SSTO)
Storm overflow operated by Severn Trent Water. The source names River Trent as the receiving water.
- 35
- Spills in 2025
- 144.2
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 4
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 74 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
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How it compares in 2025
Stanton - Derbyshire STW (SSTO) recorded 35 spills in 2025. That is more than 78% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,896th nationally. Among Severn Trent Water overflows it ranks 293rd of 2,431; the median Severn Trent Water overflow recorded 8 spills. On the Darklands Brook Catchment (trib of Trent) waterbody it ranks 2nd of 13.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 35 | 144.2 |
| England | 2,896th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Severn Trent Water | 293rd of 2,431 | 8 | 16.2 |
| Darklands Brook Catchment (trib of Trent) | 2nd of 13 | 2 | 0.7 |
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 | 35 | 144.2 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 109 | 1,642.9 hours | 96.8% | Official data |
| 2023 | 50 | 675.1 hours | 89.4%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2022 | 69 | 855.1 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
- Severn Trent Water
- Outlet type
- Storm tank at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- EPRWB3535AJ
- Activity reference
- A2
- Grid reference
- SK2446520997
- Waterbody ID
- GB104028047310Official 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 tank at WwTW”: storm tank at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow comes from storm storage at a treatment works.
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 south of the Burton upon Trent reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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Questions about Stanton - Derbyshire STW (SSTO)
- Who operates Stanton - Derbyshire STW (SSTO)?
- Severn Trent Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is EPRWB3535AJ.
- Where does Stanton - Derbyshire STW (SSTO) discharge?
- The source names River Trent as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Stanton - Derbyshire STW (SSTO) spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 35 counted spill events and 144.2 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 Stanton - Derbyshire STW (SSTO) 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 Stanton - Derbyshire STW (SSTO)?
- The annual return lists the asset type as “Storm tank at WwTW”, which means storm tank at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow comes from storm storage at a treatment works.
- How does Stanton - Derbyshire STW (SSTO) compare with other overflows?
- Stanton - Derbyshire STW (SSTO) recorded 35 spills in 2025. That is more than 78% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,896th nationally. Among Severn Trent Water overflows it ranks 293rd of 2,431; the median Severn Trent Water overflow recorded 8 spills. On the Darklands Brook Catchment (trib of Trent) waterbody it ranks 2nd of 13. 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.