Winchcombe (STW)
Storm overflow operated by Severn Trent Water. The source names River Isbourne as the receiving water.
- 29
- Spills in 2025
- 142
- Recorded hours
- 87.9%
- Monitor operation
- 6
- Years listed
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How it compares in 2025
Winchcombe (STW) recorded 29 spills in 2025. That is more than 73% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,624th nationally. Among Severn Trent Water overflows it ranks 406th of 2,431; the median Severn Trent Water overflow recorded 8 spills. On the Isbourne - source to conf R Avon waterbody it ranks 3rd of 9.
The monitor worked for 87.9% of 2025, so this count may be low and its rank may understate activity.
| Group | Rank by spills | Median spills | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| This outlet | – | 29 | 142 |
| England | 3,624th of 14,239 | 11 | 22.3 |
| Severn Trent Water | 406th of 2,431 | 8 | 16.2 |
| Isbourne - source to conf R Avon | 3rd of 9 | 15 | 16.5 |
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 | 29 | 142 hours | 87.9%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2024 | 56 | 421.1 hours | 52.9%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2023 | 40 | 206.2 hours | 100% | Official data |
| 2022 | 12 | 83.9 hours | 74.4%Low coverage | Official data |
| 2021 | 23 | 221.3 hours | 97.2% | Official data |
| 2020 | 68 | 675.3 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
- Severn Trent Water
- Outlet type
- Storm tank at a wastewater treatment works
- Permit
- S/18/26092/R
- Activity reference
- A2
- Grid reference
- SP0302029451
- Waterbody ID
- GB109054039631Official 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 tank at WwTW”: storm tank at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow comes from storm storage at a treatment 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 0.5 km south-east of the Greet reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.
Area and water pages
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Open official source ↗Other outlet records nearby
- Winchcombe - Broadway Road (CSO)Current status unknown
Severn Trent Water · River Isbourne
- Winchcombe - Vineyard Street (CSO)Current status unknown
Severn Trent Water · River Isbourne
- Andoversford STWCurrent status unknown
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- Northleach STWCurrent status unknown
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Questions about Winchcombe (STW)
- Who operates Winchcombe (STW)?
- Severn Trent Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is S/18/26092/R.
- Where does Winchcombe (STW) discharge?
- The source names River Isbourne as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
- How many times did Winchcombe (STW) spill in 2025?
- The 2025 return records 29 counted spill events and 142 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 87.9% of the reporting period. Below 90%, some events can be missed, so the count and hours may understate activity.
- Is Winchcombe (STW) 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 Winchcombe (STW)?
- The annual return lists the asset type as “Storm tank at WwTW”, which means storm tank at a wastewater treatment works. The overflow comes from storm storage at a treatment works.
- How does Winchcombe (STW) compare with other overflows?
- Winchcombe (STW) recorded 29 spills in 2025. That is more than 73% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 3,624th nationally. Among Severn Trent Water overflows it ranks 406th of 2,431; the median Severn Trent Water overflow recorded 8 spills. On the Isbourne - source to conf R Avon waterbody it ranks 3rd of 9. 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.