Sewage Discharge Board
Make UK water-company storm overflows visible in your home or office. Track active discharges nationally, by region, around a watercourse, or within a radius — with an animated fill metaphor and overlays you control.
Highlights
Scopes that match how you think about water
- National view for the whole UK picture
- Region for a named area like "south-east" or "scotland"
- Radius around any lat/lng to focus on your nearest catchment
- Watercourse to follow a specific river
Visualised in real time
The active discharge count drives a fill metaphor — set fill-scale to tune how dramatic a full board feels.
New discharges spawn animated drips so a sudden spill catches your eye even across the room.
Quiet by default, loud when it matters
- Top-left active-count overlay (toggle off if you prefer minimalism)
- Recent-window counter (1–168 hours) for context beyond "right now"
- Standard Dottie schedule and sound controls
Who it's for
- River swimmers, surfers, and wild swimmers checking conditions before going in.
- Anglers, kayakers, and SUP communities tracking pollution events on home water.
- Campaigners and journalists keeping water-company performance visible.
- Coastal cafés, sailing clubs, and visitor centres surfacing real-time water health.
- Catchment partnerships, councils, and water-related charities for situational awareness.
At a glance
| Data source | UK water company storm overflow / EDM feeds (via Dottie worker) |
|---|---|
| Scopes | National, region, radius (lat/lng + km), watercourse |
| Fill scale | 1–1000 events for "full" board (default 200) |
| Drips | 0–5 per new discharge (default 2; set 0 to disable) |
| Recent window | 1–168 hours (default 24) |
| Connectivity | WiFi (2.4 GHz) |
| Power | USB-C, 2 m cable + power adapter included |
Frequently asked questions
Where does the discharge data come from?
The board reads from UK water-company storm overflow / Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) feeds via the Dottie worker. Coverage tracks public availability across the major companies.
Can I focus on my local river or beach?
Yes. Use radius mode with a latitude/longitude and a kilometre range, or watercourse mode with a river name (e.g. "River Thames"). Region mode also accepts English regions like "south-east" or "scotland".
What does the fill metaphor mean?
The board fills in proportion to active discharges divided by "fill scale" (default 200 events = full). Lower the fill scale for a more dramatic local view; raise it for national context.
Will it wake me up at night?
No — the screen and sound schedules apply just like every other Dottie Board. Configure quiet hours from the settings site.
Is the data real-time?
It is as real-time as the underlying water-company feeds allow. Some companies report near-live, others on a delay; the board surfaces whatever the worker has.
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