West Parley Church Lane
Storm overflow operated by Wessex Water. The source names River Stour as the receiving water.
- 11
- Spills in 2025
- 63.2
- Recorded hours
- 88.2%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
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How it compares in 2025
West Parley Church Lane recorded 11 spills in 2025. That is more than 49% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 6,918th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 654th of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Stour (Lower) waterbody it ranks 7th of 16.
The monitor worked for 88.2% of 2025, so this count may be low and its rank may understate activity.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 11 | 63.2 |
| England | 6,918th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Wessex Water | 654th of 1,332 | 11 | 18.9 |
| Stour (Lower) | 7th of 16 | 4 | 16.3 |
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 | 11 | 63.2 hours | 88.2%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2024 | 32 | 156.9 hours | 96.4% | 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
- Wessex Water
- Outlet type
- Storm discharge at a pumping station
- Permit
- 401157
- Activity reference
- 1-STORM OVERFLOW
- Grid reference
- SZ0842296933 SZ0842096933
- Waterbody ID
- GB108043011040Official waterbody record ↗
- Location source
- Official annual grid reference
- Location precision
- About 1 metres
- Location note
- The source cell states 2 grid references. This marker uses the first stated reference.
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 1.5 km south of the West Parley reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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Questions about West Parley Church Lane
- Who operates West Parley Church Lane?
- Wessex Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 401157.
- Where does West Parley Church Lane discharge?
- The source names River Stour as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did West Parley Church Lane spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 11 counted spill events and 63.2 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 88.2% of the reporting period. Below 90%, some events can be missed, so the count and hours may understate activity.
- Is West Parley Church Lane 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 Parley Church Lane?
- 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 Parley Church Lane compare with other overflows?
- West Parley Church Lane recorded 11 spills in 2025. That is more than 49% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 6,918th nationally. Among Wessex Water overflows it ranks 654th of 1,332; the median Wessex Water overflow recorded 11 spills. On the Stour (Lower) waterbody it ranks 7th of 16. 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.