Crap Towns / Pelton and Ouston / Sewage
How much sewage spills near Pelton and Ouston?
Storm overflows within 1 km of Pelton and Ouston spilled for 220 hours per 10,000 people a year from 2023 to 2025, 20% lower than the typical town's 275. In 2025 it was 121, down from 306 in 2023.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 306 | 315 |
| 2024 | 231 | 307 |
| 2025 | 121 | 148 |
| Town | Distance | Spill hours per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley | 5.8 km | 1,903 |
| Fence Houses | 7.7 km | 1,598 |
| Whickham | 8.9 km | 1,125 |
| Sacriston | 6.6 km | 1,066 |
| Chester-le-Street | 3.0 km | 1,039 |
| Annfield Plain | 8.8 km | 1,006 |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 7.7 km | 976 |
| Gateshead | 7.1 km | 884 |
| Birtley | 2.9 km | 794 |
| Washington | 6.5 km | 265 |
| Pelton and Ouston | – | 220 |
| The typical town | – | 275 |