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Scottish Water Overflow Map Data

data.gov.uk (National Data Library) no licence stated ⚙ service endpoint Scottish Government SpatialData.gov.scot · updated 2026-06-04
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The data provides information on recorded overflow events across Scotland, derived from publicly available Scottish Water overflow data. The dataset is refreshed approximately every 60 minutes and presents the latest available information in a spatial format suitable for mapping and analysis. This dataset complements the official Scottish Water overflow information available via the Scottish Water Live Overflow Map, providing an alternative view for spatial analysis and integration into GIS applications. Overflow Map - Scottish Water The layer includes details such as overflow start and end times, duration of activity, and recent event summaries for monitored sites. Key Features Derived from publicly available Scottish Water overflow data Regularly updated dataset (approximately hourly) Spatial representation of monitored overflow locations across Scotland Includes event timing and duration attributes for analysis Data Notes This dataset reflects recorded event data, not live monitoring or confirmed real-time conditions Not all overflow sites are monitored, and data availability may vary Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) indicates potential overflow activity but does not confirm pollution events False activations may occur due to maintenance activity, environmental conditions, or technical factors This dataset is intended to support awareness and analysis and should not be used to assess water quality or safety Dataset Includes Recorded overflow activity (recent events, typically within the past 48 hours) Duration of overflow activity within the last 48-hour period Timing of most recent recorded events Site-level information for mapped analysis

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