Crap Towns / Wickford / Sewage
How much sewage spills near Wickford?
Storm overflows within 1 km of Wickford spilled for 249 hours per 10,000 people a year from 2023 to 2025, 9% lower than the typical town's 275. In 2025 it was 134, down from 218 in 2023.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 218 | 315 |
| 2024 | 396 | 307 |
| 2025 | 134 | 148 |
| Town | Distance | Spill hours per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hullbridge | 7.0 km | 502 |
| Thundersley and South Benfleet | 6.4 km | 302 |
| Wickford | – | 249 |
| Canvey Island | 10.7 km | 207 |
| Billericay | 6.8 km | 171 |
| Galleywood | 10.2 km | 120 |
| Runwell | 1.9 km | 94.4 |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 7.5 km | 86.8 |
| Rayleigh | 5.8 km | 69.6 |
| Basildon | 6.9 km | 38.5 |
| The typical town | – | 275 |