WHITEHAVEN WwTW
Storm overflow operated by United Utilities. The source names The Irish Sea as the receiving water.
- 34
- Spills in 2025
- 230.5
- Recorded hours
- 100%
- Monitor operation
- 2
- Years listed
The reported spill count was 40 lower than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.
We do not have a live report for this outlet. Its annual spill records are shown below.
How it compares in 2025
WHITEHAVEN WwTW recorded 34 spills in 2025. That is more than 78% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,010th nationally. Among United Utilities overflows it ranks 692nd of 2,270; the median United Utilities overflow recorded 15 spills. On the Lowca Beck waterbody it ranks 3rd of 7.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 34 | 230.5 |
| England | 3,010th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| United Utilities | 692nd of 2,270 | 15 | 29.1 |
| Lowca Beck | 3rd of 7 | 7 | 17.5 |
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 | 34 | 230.5 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2024 | 74 | 257.3 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
- Inlet storm overflow at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- 017480351
- Activity reference
- A2
- Grid reference
- NX9664021189
- Waterbody ID
- GB112074070040Official 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 “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.
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 1.6 km west of the Parton reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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
- Parton PSCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Irish Sea
- Lowca Brow (Parton) CSOCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Lowca Beck
- Ullgill Moresby (MH65) CSOCurrent status unknown
United Utilities · Tributary of Lowca Beck
- West Strand pumping station (WSTST) (COP0094)Current status unknown
United Utilities · Irish Sea
Questions about WHITEHAVEN WwTW
- Who operates WHITEHAVEN WwTW?
- United Utilities is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is 017480351.
- Where does WHITEHAVEN WwTW discharge?
- The source names The Irish Sea as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did WHITEHAVEN WwTW spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 34 counted spill events and 230.5 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 100% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
- Is WHITEHAVEN WwTW discharging right now?
- This record is not matched to a company live feed, so we cannot show a current report. Only the annual figures are available for this outlet.
- 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 WHITEHAVEN WwTW?
- 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 WHITEHAVEN WwTW compare with other overflows?
- WHITEHAVEN WwTW recorded 34 spills in 2025. That is more than 78% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,010th nationally. Among United Utilities overflows it ranks 692nd of 2,270; the median United Utilities overflow recorded 15 spills. On the Lowca Beck waterbody it ranks 3rd of 7. 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.