Crap Towns / Wells / Sewage
How much sewage spills near Wells?
Storm overflows within 1 km of Wells spilled for 352 hours per 10,000 people a year from 2023 to 2025, 28% higher than the typical town's 275. In 2025 it was 136, down from 314 in 2023.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 314 | 315 |
| 2024 | 607 | 307 |
| 2025 | 136 | 148 |
| Town | Distance | Spill hours per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Somerton | 18.3 km | 3,788 |
| Cheddar | 11.6 km | 3,114 |
| Paulton | 15.2 km | 2,912 |
| Glastonbury | 7.8 km | 2,343 |
| Shepton Mallet | 7.8 km | 1,689 |
| Radstock | 16.7 km | 1,458 |
| Street | 11.3 km | 1,125 |
| Midsomer Norton | 14.5 km | 876 |
| Peasedown St John | 19.7 km | 685 |
| Wells | – | 352 |
| Highbridge | 22.3 km | 334 |
| The typical town | – | 275 |