Sewer Leak Incident & Information

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is continuing to respond to a major sewer leak that occurred on May 26, 2026, near the Comox Marina.

 

  • Repairs have been successfully completed, and the sewage leak has been stopped. 

    • Remediation measures are underway. Residents close to the Comox Marina and Goose Spit may hear loud noises as environmental clean-up is ongoing. 
       

  • At this time, it is safe to resume normal use of toilets, dishwashers, laundry, and other household water-related activities.
     

  • Public Notice Regarding Beaches, Water Recreation & Shorelines

    • Sampling, testing and modelling are ongoing. As testing and analysis take time, and as water disperses, impacted areas might change. An update to the community will be shared early next week as results become available.
    • As a precaution, the community is advised that the following activities should be avoided within the Comox Harbour and Estuary, including Royston, Gartley Point, Dyke Road, Courtenay Air Park, and Goose Spit until further notice:
       
      • Swimming
      • Kayaking
      • Paddleboarding
      • Paddling/Splashing
      • Fishing off the dock/breakwater or gathering shellfish
      • Please keep people, children and animals out of the water.
    • Areas currently not subject to the advisory include: Kye Bay, Point Holmes, Denman Island, Hornby Island, and the shoreline and waters south of Gartley Point
       

  • Boating and fishing outside the Comox Harbour remains safe. Please refer to the Department of Fisheries & Oceans Canada (DFO) for more information, linked on the CVRD's website below.
     

  • Please look for signs at beaches, beach access points, boat ramps, etc... and follow all posted closures and instructions. 
     

  • Drinking water was not impacted and is safe to consume. 

All resources and information can be found on the CVRD's website.