An overflow chamber (2) is provided for use in a combined sewer overflow.
An inlet (12) and an outlet (14) open into the chamber (2) below a screen
(20), and an overflow outlet (15) opens into the chamber above the
screen. Baffles (26) are provided underneath the screen (20) across the
general flow of storm water. In storm conditions, the storm water in the
chamber (2) will reach the level of the screen (20), which traps
aesthetically offensive material and gross solids, leaving the water to
flow through the screen (20) to the overflow outlet (15). The baffles
(26) circulate the storm water, and this dislodges material accumulated
on the underside of the screen (20) and so helps to prevent blinding of
the screen (20) in storm conditions.