Strangeways PS No2
Storm overflow operated by United Utilities. The source names Borsdane Brook as the receiving water.
- 74
- Spills in 2025
- 677.9
- Recorded hours
- 79.6%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
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How it compares in 2025
Strangeways PS No2 recorded 74 spills in 2025. That is more than 95% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 649th nationally. Among United Utilities overflows it ranks 190th of 2,270; the median United Utilities overflow recorded 15 spills. On the Hey/Borsdane Brook waterbody it ranks 2nd of 32.
The monitor worked for 79.6% of 2025, so this count may be low and its rank may understate activity.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 74 | 677.9 |
| England | 649th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| United Utilities | 190th of 2,270 | 15 | 29.1 |
| Hey/Borsdane Brook | 2nd of 32 | 5 | 13.3 |
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 | 74 | 677.9 hours | 79.6%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2024 | 31 | 108.6 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
- United Utilities
- Outlet type
- Storm discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- 01WIG0096
- Activity reference
- A1
- Grid reference
- SD6105003340
- Waterbody ID
- GB112069064520Official 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 0.9 km north-east of the Platt Bridge and Abram reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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Open official source ↗Other outlet records nearby
- Strangeways No1 Ww Ntwk PSCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Borsdane Brook
- Liverpool Road (Hindley) CSOCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Tributary of Hey Brook
- Lord Street CSOCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Borsdane Brook
- Strangeways CSOCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Borsdane Brook
Questions about Strangeways PS No2
- Who operates Strangeways PS No2?
- United Utilities is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 01WIG0096.
- Where does Strangeways PS No2 discharge?
- The source names Borsdane Brook as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Strangeways PS No2 spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 74 counted spill events and 677.9 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 79.6% of the reporting period. Below 90%, some events can be missed, so the count and hours may understate activity.
- Is Strangeways PS No2 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 Strangeways PS No2?
- 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 Strangeways PS No2 compare with other overflows?
- Strangeways PS No2 recorded 74 spills in 2025. That is more than 95% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 649th nationally. Among United Utilities overflows it ranks 190th of 2,270; the median United Utilities overflow recorded 15 spills. On the Hey/Borsdane Brook waterbody it ranks 2nd of 32. 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.