The Oval CSO
Storm overflow operated by Northumbrian Water. The source names Tributary Rowletch Burn as the receiving water.
- 4
- Spills in 2025
- 0.5
- Recorded hours
- 93%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 2 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
Checking the latest monitor report…
How it compares in 2025
The Oval CSO 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 Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 1,017th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Team from Source to Tyne waterbody it ranks 34th of 56.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 4 | 0.5 |
| England | 9,334th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Northumbrian Water | 1,017th of 1,559 | 11 | 15.6 |
| Team from Source to Tyne | 34th of 56 | 8 | 3.9 |
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 | 0.5 hours | 93% | Official data |
| 2024 | 6 | 5.5 hours | 99.8% | 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
- Northumbrian Water
- Outlet type
- Storm overflow on the sewer network
- Permit
- 235/1839
- Activity reference
- 1
- Grid reference
- NZ2547054860
- Waterbody ID
- GB103023075670Official 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 0.5 km north-east of the Urpeth reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
- Gateshead area →
- Kibblesworth area →
- Follingsby area →
- Springwell area →
- Birtley area →
- Urpeth area →
- Whickham area →
- Washington area →
- Sunniside area →
- Pelton and Ouston area →
- Burnopfield area →
- Beamish area →
- Whitehill (County Durham) area →
- Hobson area →
- Tanfield Lea area →
- Sacriston area →
- Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth area →
- Tantobie area →
- Chester-le-Street area →
- Newfield area →
- Great Lumley area →
- West Pelton area →
- Fence Houses area →
- Houghton-le-Spring area →
- Penshaw area →
- Witton Gilbert area →
- Craghead area →
- Bournmoor area →
- Stanley (County Durham) area →
- Shiney Row and Penshaw area →
- Dipton area →
- Annfield Plain area →
- Team from Source to Tyne waterbody →
Check the official record
Public access to this outlet is unknown. Do not enter restricted land or use this page as a route guide.
Open official source ↗Other outlet records nearby
- The Brooms North CSOCurrent status unknown
Northumbrian Water · Tributary Rowletch Burn
- Stony Row CSOCurrent status unknown
Northumbrian Water · Urpeth Burn
- Station Lane CSOCurrent status unknown
Northumbrian Water · Chester Burn, Tributary of
- Wheldon Terrace CSOCurrent status unknown
Northumbrian Water · Tributary of the Chester Burn
Questions about The Oval CSO
- Who operates The Oval CSO?
- Northumbrian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 235/1839.
- Where does The Oval CSO discharge?
- The source names Tributary Rowletch Burn as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did The Oval CSO spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 4 counted spill events and 0.5 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 93% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is The Oval CSO 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 The Oval 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 The Oval CSO compare with other overflows?
- The Oval CSO 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 Northumbrian Water overflows it ranks 1,017th of 1,559; the median Northumbrian Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Team from Source to Tyne waterbody it ranks 34th of 56. 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.