Crap Towns / Shildon / Sewage
How much sewage spills near Shildon?
Storm overflows within 1 km of Shildon spilled for 133 hours per 10,000 people a year from 2023 to 2025, 52% lower than the typical town's 275. In 2025 it was 113, down from 166 in 2023.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 166 | 315 |
| 2024 | 121 | 307 |
| 2025 | 113 | 148 |
| Town | Distance | Spill hours per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Willington | 9.3 km | 6,173 |
| Bishop Auckland | 3.9 km | 1,945 |
| Crook | 11.4 km | 1,625 |
| Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | 16.7 km | 1,532 |
| Brandon | 13.7 km | 1,311 |
| Durham | 17.6 km | 914 |
| Ferryhill | 8.6 km | 577 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 4.3 km | 255 |
| Spennymoor | 9.1 km | 204 |
| Shildon | – | 133 |
| Darlington | 12.8 km | 61.0 |
| The typical town | – | 275 |