Crap Towns / Washington / Sewage
How much sewage spills near Washington?
Storm overflows within 1 km of Washington spilled for 265 hours per 10,000 people a year from 2023 to 2025, about the same as the typical town's 275. In 2025 it was 139, down from 329 in 2023.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 329 | 315 |
| 2024 | 327 | 307 |
| 2025 | 139 | 148 |
| Town | Distance | Spill hours per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Jarrow | 7.7 km | 4,228 |
| Boldon Colliery | 6.2 km | 1,872 |
| Fence Houses | 6.9 km | 1,598 |
| Chester-le-Street | 6.8 km | 1,039 |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 4.7 km | 976 |
| Gateshead | 5.7 km | 884 |
| Birtley | 4.1 km | 794 |
| East Boldon and West Boldon | 6.8 km | 729 |
| Washington | – | 265 |
| Pelton and Ouston | 6.5 km | 220 |
| Sunderland | 6.8 km | 166 |
| The typical town | – | 275 |