06/01/2026
An update on next steps following May 26 sewer leak:
Water quality testing and modelling, along with an investigation into the May 26 sewer leak are continuing, with the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) anticipating an update on the estuary’s water safety by the end of this week.
The CVRD has been completing extensive water quality testing since the day of the event, focusing first on the immediate harbour area around the leak, and then expanding to further offshore and recreational beach areas.
Modelling is underway to understand how the contaminated water is moving. The results of these dispersion models will guide CVRD advisories about water use and are expected by end of week (June 5).
The cause of the leak is currently under investigation. More information will be shared with the community when available, however, there is no current time estimate for those results to be available.
To read the full update, visit https://ow.ly/B9mX50Z6sNj
City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, K'ómoks First Nation