West Heath (Charter Alley) SPS
Storm overflow operated by Thames Water. The source names Tributary of Bow Brook as the receiving water.
- 38
- Spills in 2025
- 546.8
- Recorded hours
- 88%
- Monitor operation
- 3
- Years listed
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How it compares in 2025
West Heath (Charter Alley) SPS recorded 38 spills in 2025. That is more than 81% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,593rd nationally. Among Thames Water overflows it ranks 73rd of 579; the median Thames Water overflow recorded 6 spills.
The monitor worked for 88% of 2025, so this count may be low and its rank may understate activity.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 38 | 546.8 |
| England | 2,593rd of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Thames Water | 73rd of 579 | 6 | 20.9 |
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 | 38 | 546.8 hours | 88%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2024 | 99 | 1,801.5 hours | 84%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2023 | 56 | 913 hours | 83.5%Low coverage | 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
- Thames Water
- Outlet type
- Storm discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- NPSWQD001561
- Activity reference
- A2
- Grid reference
- SU5936058370
- Waterbody ID
- GB106039017160Official 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 1 km north of the Charter Alley and Ramsdell reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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Questions about West Heath (Charter Alley) SPS
- Who operates West Heath (Charter Alley) SPS?
- Thames Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is NPSWQD001561.
- Where does West Heath (Charter Alley) SPS discharge?
- The source names Tributary of Bow Brook as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did West Heath (Charter Alley) SPS spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 38 counted spill events and 546.8 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 88% of the reporting period. Below 90%, some events can be missed, so the count and hours may understate activity.
- Is West Heath (Charter Alley) SPS 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 West Heath (Charter Alley) SPS?
- 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 West Heath (Charter Alley) SPS compare with other overflows?
- West Heath (Charter Alley) SPS recorded 38 spills in 2025. That is more than 81% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,593rd nationally. Among Thames Water overflows it ranks 73rd of 579; the median Thames Water overflow recorded 6 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.