Crap Towns / Birtley / Sewage
How much sewage spills near Birtley?
Storm overflows within 1 km of Birtley spilled for 794 hours per 10,000 people a year from 2023 to 2025, 2.9 times the typical town's 275. In 2025 it was 258, down from 1,333 in 2023.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,333 | 315 |
| 2024 | 792 | 307 |
| 2025 | 258 | 148 |
| Town | Distance | Spill hours per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hebburn | 9.3 km | 2,159 |
| Stanley | 8.2 km | 1,903 |
| Fence Houses | 7.9 km | 1,598 |
| Whickham | 8.3 km | 1,125 |
| Sacriston | 9.4 km | 1,066 |
| Chester-le-Street | 4.8 km | 1,039 |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 7.0 km | 976 |
| Gateshead | 4.6 km | 884 |
| Birtley | – | 794 |
| Washington | 4.1 km | 265 |
| Pelton and Ouston | 2.9 km | 220 |
| The typical town | – | 275 |