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Comox Valley Lifts Emergency Water Restrictions After Sewer Leak Repairs
The district said wastewater from a failed pump station is spilling into the marine environment as crews work to contain the overflow.
- On Tuesday, temporary bypass piping at the Jane Place Pump Station failed near Comox Valley Marina at approximately 9:30 a.m., causing wastewater to overflow into the marine environment and intertidal zone.
- The pump station failure occurred during a multi-year infrastructure upgrade, prompting the Comox Valley Regional District to issue a 'do not flush' order for residents of Comox, Kímoks First Nation, and Courtenay.
- Residents across the approximately 43,000-person region faced prohibitions on flushing toilets, showering, and harvesting shellfish, while District general manager of engineering services Kris La Rose described the failure as 'heartbreaking' for his team.
- Recreation facilities across both municipalities closed immediately, with the City of Courtenay halting operations at the Lewis Centre, LINC, Florence Filberg Centre, Native Sons Hall, and all parks until further notice.
- Health authorities warned residents to avoid ocean contact, shoreline areas, and mudflats, keeping children and pets away from beaches, as La Rose expressed optimism the situation would be resolved by afternoon.
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B.C.'s Comox Valley issues sewer use warning due to 'ongoing emergency'
Residents in B.C.'s Comox Valley are being asked not to flush toilets, avoid showering or bathing, and not use dishwashers or washing machines in an "ongoing emergency" with the area's sewage system.
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