Crap Towns / Edinburgh / Sewage
How much sewage spills near Edinburgh?
Storm overflows within 1 km of Edinburgh spilled for 25.4 hours per 10,000 people a year in 2025, 91% lower than the typical town's 275.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | – | 315 |
| 2024 | – | 307 |
| 2025 | 25.4 | 148 |
| Town | Distance | Spill hours per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Dalkeith | 11.0 km | 630 |
| Musselburgh | 10.4 km | 493 |
| Dalgety Bay | 13.9 km | 403 |
| South Queensferry | 12.2 km | 388 |
| Kirkliston | 11.9 km | 376 |
| Bonnyrigg | 9.8 km | 290 |
| Mayfield | 12.8 km | 220 |
| Edinburgh | – | 25.4 |
| Loanhead | 7.5 km | 7.3 |
| Burntisland | 13.9 km | 0.9 |
| The typical town | – | 275 |