Sewer leak in Comox on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Image submitted by Beaufort Street resident.
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CVRD continuing regular monitoring of sewage spill site

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The Comox Valley Regional District has released its latest update on recovery efforts following a sewage spill in Comox Harbour in May.

The CVRD said water and sediment testing in the area is continuing every two weeks to inform the current advisory.

A water quality advisory remains in place for the foreshore at the spill site, extending to the low tide line.

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The CVRD said water in the Comox Harbour Authority east marina has consistently tested safe through several rounds of testing.

The results have allowed the advisory to be lifted for the marina, though people and pets are advised to avoid contact with the foreshore.

The CVRD added that water quality throughout the Comox Harbour wharf continues to test safe for public access.

More information is available on the CVRD’s website.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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