Crap Towns / Chelmsford / Sewage
How much sewage spills near Chelmsford?
Storm overflows within 1 km of Chelmsford spilled for 31.6 hours per 10,000 people a year from 2023 to 2025, 89% lower than the typical town's 275. In 2025 it was 23.6, down from 27.4 in 2023.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27.4 | 315 |
| 2024 | 43.9 | 307 |
| 2025 | 23.6 | 148 |
| Town | Distance | Spill hours per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Ingatestone | 10.5 km | 971 |
| Maldon | 14.6 km | 307 |
| Wickford | 14.6 km | 249 |
| Billericay | 13.0 km | 171 |
| Galleywood | 4.6 km | 120 |
| Runwell | 13.0 km | 94.4 |
| Danbury | 7.2 km | 94.0 |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 13.7 km | 86.8 |
| Witham | 12.8 km | 32.5 |
| Chelmsford | – | 31.6 |
| The typical town | – | 275 |