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Witcham Wrc, Anglian Water (AECNF1958 · A2 · AWS01521)

Storm overflow operated by Anglian Water. The source names Witcham Catchwater River Ouse as the receiving water.

42
Spills in 2025
614.8
Recorded hours
98.5%
Monitor operation
5
Years listed

The reported spill count was 13 higher than in 2024. This compares event counts, not discharge volume.

Current status unknown

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How it compares in 2025

Witcham Wrc, Anglian Water (AECNF1958 · A2 · AWS01521) recorded 42 spills in 2025. That is more than 83% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,238th nationally. Among Anglian Water overflows it ranks 81st of 1,438; the median Anglian Water overflow recorded 6 spills. On the Old Bedford River / River Delph (inc The Hundred Foot Washes) waterbody it ranks 1st of 15.

GroupRank by spillsMedian spillsMedian hours
This outlet–42614.8
England2,238th of 14,2391122.3
Anglian Water81st of 1,438613.5
Old Bedford River / River Delph (inc The Hundred Foot Washes)1st of 15320.3

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

62021172022712023292024422025
From 2021 to 2025, the reported count went from 6 to 42 spills. The highest count was 71 in 2023 and the lowest was 6 in 2021. The monitor worked for less than 90% of 2021, so that count may be low.Amber bars mark years when the monitor worked for less than 90% of the year.
YearSpillsDurationMonitor operationSource
202542614.8 hours98.5%Official data
202429343.8 hours100%Official data
2023711,088.5 hours100%Official data
20221784.8 hours100%Official data
2021652 hours65.6%Low coverageOfficial 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
Anglian Water
Outlet type
Storm tank at a wastewater treatment works
Permit
AECNF1958
Activity reference
A2
Grid reference
TL4707079610
Waterbody ID
GB205033000060Official 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.

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Where it is

The recorded position is about 0.8 km south-east of the Witcham reference point in the ONS built-up areas data.

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Questions about Witcham Wrc, Anglian Water (AECNF1958 · A2 · AWS01521)

Who operates Witcham Wrc, Anglian Water (AECNF1958 · A2 · AWS01521)?
Anglian Water is the operator named in the annual record. The permit reference is AECNF1958.
Where does Witcham Wrc, Anglian Water (AECNF1958 · A2 · AWS01521) discharge?
The source names Witcham Catchwater River Ouse as the receiving water. This does not show how far a discharge travelled.
How many times did Witcham Wrc, Anglian Water (AECNF1958 · A2 · AWS01521) spill in 2025?
The 2025 return records 42 counted spill events and 614.8 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 98.5% of the reporting period, so the annual figures cover most of the year. They still do not measure discharge volume.
Is Witcham Wrc, Anglian Water (AECNF1958 · A2 · AWS01521) 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 Witcham Wrc, Anglian Water (AECNF1958 · A2 · AWS01521)?
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 Witcham Wrc, Anglian Water (AECNF1958 · A2 · AWS01521) compare with other overflows?
Witcham Wrc, Anglian Water (AECNF1958 · A2 · AWS01521) recorded 42 spills in 2025. That is more than 83% of the 14,239 overflows in England with a reported figure, and ranks 2,238th nationally. Among Anglian Water overflows it ranks 81st of 1,438; the median Anglian Water overflow recorded 6 spills. On the Old Bedford River / River Delph (inc The Hundred Foot Washes) waterbody it ranks 1st of 15. 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.