Totnes STW SSO Totnes

Storm overflow operated by South West Water. The source names Dart Estuary(E) as the receiving water.

123
Spills in 2025: 698.3
Recorded hours: 100%
Monitor operation: 5
Years listed

The reported spill count was 54 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.

Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

Totnes STW SSO Totnes recorded 123 spills in 2025. That is more than 99% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 110th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 50th of 1,357; the median South West Water overflow recorded 21 spills.

Group	Rank by spills	Median spills	Median hours
This outlet	–	123	698.3
England	110th of 14,239	11	22.3
South West Water	50th 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

From 2021 to 2025, the reported count went from 104 to 123 spills. The highest count was 177 in 2024 and the lowest was 70 in 2022. The monitor worked for less than 90% of 2022, 2023, so those counts may be low.Amber bars mark years when the monitor worked for less than 90% of the year.

Year	Spills	Duration	Monitor operation	Source
2025	123	698.3 hours	100%	Official data
2024	177	1,212.6 hours	100%	Official data
2023	103	1,079.2 hours	89%Low coverage	Official data
2022	70	1,334.6 hours	41%Low coverage	Official data
2021	104	935.6 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: South West Water
Outlet type: Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
Permit: 203080
Activity reference: A2
Grid reference: SX80716101
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 0.7 km north-east of the Totnes reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.

Designated bathing waters within 3 km in a straight line:

Steamer Quay, Dart Estuary1.3 km

Distance does not show that water from this outlet reaches a bathing water. Check the official bathing-water profile for its classification and advice.

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Questions about Totnes STW SSO Totnes

Who operates Totnes STW SSO Totnes?: South West Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 203080.
Where does Totnes STW SSO Totnes discharge?: The source names Dart Estuary(E) as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did Totnes STW SSO Totnes spill in 2025?: The 2025 return records 123 counted spill events and 698.3 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 100% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
Is Totnes STW SSO Totnes 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 Totnes STW SSO Totnes?: 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 Totnes STW SSO Totnes compare with other overflows?: Totnes STW SSO Totnes recorded 123 spills in 2025. That is more than 99% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 110th nationally. Among South West Water overflows it ranks 50th 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.