On May 26, 2026, the Comox Valley Regional District responded to a major sewer leak from the Comox Pump Station in Comox. The leak resulted in untreated effluent entering the marine environment – requiring a Do Not Flush order for properties in Courtenay, Comox and K’omoks First Nation until the leak was successfully repaired. The incident is under investigation now.
Follow along below for the latest information:
- As of 12 pm (noon) on June 3, water quality advisories have been lifted for most of Comox Harbour and the Estuary. Testing has shown consistently safe results for all areas outside of the immediate spill area. A water quality advisory remains in place for the foreshore between Jane Place and the Comox Wharf as well as the water within the Comox Harbour Authority east marina (see map below).
- Water quality has been deemed safe for public access at popular recreation sites such as Goose Spit, “Little Mexico”, Gartley Beach, Courtenay River, Lewis Park, Point Holmes and Tree Island. The west side of the Comox Harbour wharf is also deemed safe.
- The CVRD is collating test results received to date and will update this page with more information about test locations and results by the end of the week.
- The cause of the leak is currently under investigation. More information will be shared with the community when available.
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Photo Caption: IMG: Water quality advisory remains in place on the east side of Comox Harbour wharf
For more information and all the details, visit the Comox Valley Regional District website.