Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew) sewage map and spill data
4 storm overflows listed in the 2025 annual return name this water. All are operated by South West Water. Check the latest company report for each outlet below.
- 4
- Outlet records
- 348
- Spills in 2025
- 3,438
- Recorded hours
- 4
- Linked to a live feed
Annual figures describe the whole of 2025, not today.
Outlets on Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew)
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Filters apply to the map and list. Recent stops need a current report and a recorded stop time. They do not show whether water is safe.
Showing 4 of 4 outlets
Open full map- Black Torrington STW So Black TorringtonCurrent status unknown
South West Water · River Torridge (and Tributary of)
2025 annual record:102spills635.6hours - Shebbear STW SSO ShebbearCurrent status unknown
South West Water · River Torridge
2025 annual record:91spills1,281.2hours - Sheepwash STW So SheepwashCurrent status unknown
South West Water · River Torridge
2025 annual record:139spills1,518.5hours - West Road CSO SheepwashCurrent status unknown
South West Water · Tributary of River. Torridge (S)
2025 annual record:16spills3hours
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Most recorded spills in 2025
The highest 2025 counts among these outlets. A count is events, not volume or harm. Equal counts share a rank.
- 1Sheepwash STW So Sheepwash139spills
South West Water
- 2Black Torrington STW So Black Torrington102spills
South West Water
- 3Shebbear STW SSO Shebbear91spills
South West Water
- 4West Road CSO Sheepwash16spills
South West Water
Spills over time
The median outlet on Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew) recorded 96.5 spills in 2025, against 11 across England.
4 outlets have a comparable count for both 2024 and 2025, with the monitor working at least 90% of each year. 2 recorded more spills, 2 fewer and 0 the same. Together they went from 360 to 348 spills, a fall of 3%.
Largest rises from 2024 to 2025
- West Road CSO Sheepwash6 → 16
- Sheepwash STW So Sheepwash131 → 139
| Year | Outlets with a count | Total spills | Median per outlet | England median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 348 | 96.5 | 11 |
| 2024 | 4 | 360 | 111.5 | 19 |
| 2023 | 4 | 471 | 146.5 | 20 |
| 2022 | 4 | 355 | 108.5 | 13 |
| 2021 | 3 | 317 | 124 | 19 |
Earlier returns list fewer of these outlets, so totals are not comparable between years. The median per outlet and the like-for-like change are fairer comparisons. Counts are events, not volume.
All outlet records on Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew)
4 outlet records in alphabetical order. Each link opens the outlet page with its latest report and annual history.
- Black Torrington STW So Black TorringtonRiver Torridge (and Tributary of) · 102 spills in 2025
- Shebbear STW SSO ShebbearRiver Torridge · 91 spills in 2025
- Sheepwash STW So SheepwashRiver Torridge · 139 spills in 2025
- West Road CSO SheepwashTributary of River. Torridge (S) · 16 spills in 2025
Sources and dates
Outlet locations, waterbody links and spill figures come from the Environment Agency 2025 event duration monitoring annual return. The latest company reports come from each operator’s live feed and carry their own dates. Waterbody ID: GB108050013930. The official waterbody record is a source lookup; its classification is not imported here.
Questions about Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew)
- Which outlets are linked to Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew)?
- The source links 4 outlet records to waterbody GB108050013930. The link comes from the annual return; it does not model where a discharge travelled.
- How many spills were recorded for Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew)?
- 4 records report 348 spills in 2025 and 3,438 recorded hours. All listed records have a usable count. Outlets can discharge at the same time, so the hours are not the time the whole water was affected.
- Who is responsible for the outlets on Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew)?
- South West Water operates every listed outlet. Contact the operator or the official pollution service if you see a problem in the water.
- Which outlets on Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew) are linked to a live feed?
- 4 of the 4 records are matched to a monitor in a company live feed. A link does not mean the monitor is working now. Use the status filters above to see the latest report for each outlet, with its date. The rest show annual figures only.
- How complete is the monitoring for Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew)?
- Every record with a monitor operation figure shows 90% or more for 2025.
- Does this show if Torridge (Combe Lake to Lew) is safe?
- No. Event duration data does not measure bacteria, chemicals or current water quality. Use official local water-quality advice for that question.