Crap Towns / Porthcawl / Sewage
How much sewage spills near Porthcawl?
Storm overflows within 1 km of Porthcawl spilled for 59.8 hours per 10,000 people a year from 2023 to 2025, 78% lower than the typical town's 275. In 2025 it was 31.0, down from 108 in 2023.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 108 | 315 |
| 2024 | 40.0 | 307 |
| 2025 | 31.0 | 148 |
| Town | Distance | Spill hours per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maesteg | 14.2 km | 5,246 |
| Llanharan and Brynna | 17.8 km | 3,382 |
| Port Talbot | 13.6 km | 1,919 |
| Baglan | 18.3 km | 1,747 |
| Tonyrefail | 21.1 km | 1,447 |
| Bridgend | 9.4 km | 927 |
| Llantwit Major | 17.0 km | 843 |
| Pencoed | 14.0 km | 605 |
| Pyle | 5.0 km | 435 |
| Sarn | 9.9 km | 143 |
| Porthcawl | – | 59.8 |
| The typical town | – | 275 |