Crap Towns / Merton / Sewage
How much sewage spills near Merton?
Storm overflows within 1 km of Merton spilled for 17.9 hours per 10,000 people a year from 2023 to 2025, 93% lower than the typical town's 275. In 2025 it was 11.1, down from 15.9 in 2023.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.9 | 315 |
| 2024 | 26.7 | 307 |
| 2025 | 11.1 | 148 |
| Town | Distance | Spill hours per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth | 4.7 km | 87.8 |
| Lambeth | 7.3 km | 51.7 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 9.6 km | 48.8 |
| Richmond upon Thames | 8.8 km | 41.2 |
| Merton | – | 17.9 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 6.7 km | 11.6 |
| Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | 5.8 km | 9.8 |
| Ewell | 7.8 km | 6.7 |
| Sutton | 5.5 km | 1.6 |
| Croydon | 9.8 km | 0.8 |
| Banstead | 9.7 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 275 |