Research and analysis

B1c: Loads discharged to rivers from water company sewage treatment works in England, 1995 to 2020

Updated 1 December 2025
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year pollutant value
1995 BOD 35.86
1995 Ammonia 16.75
1995 Phosphorus (Actual TP) 21.18
2000 BOD 29.06
2000 Ammonia 9.62
2000 Phosphorus (Actual TP) 22.73
2005 BOD 22.97
2005 Ammonia 7.32
2005 Phosphorus (Actual TP) 12.77
2010 BOD 21.23
2010 Ammonia 5.27
2010 Phosphorus (Actual TP) 11.16
2015 BOD 20.52
2015 Ammonia 4.79
2015 Phosphorus (Actual TP) 9.54
2020 BOD 22.29
2020 Ammonia 4.17
2020 Phosphorus (Actual TP) 8.34