Water quality testing and modelling, along with an investigation into the May 26 sewer leak continue, with the Comox Valley Regional District expecting an update on the estuary’s water safety by the end of the week.

In an update yesterday, the District said it 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.

Initial test results showed contamination was localized to the east side of the Comox Harbour Authority, and testing points further out were not yet showing contamination.

However, wastewater will continue to disperse from the immediate area, so modelling is underway to understand how the contaminated water is moving.

Testing requires at least 72 hours to receive raw results, and a series of completed tests are needed to develop accurate models.

The CVRD says extensive effort is underway to provide the public and businesses in the area with information about water safety as soon as possible.

The cause of the leak is currently under investigation. More information will be shared when available, however, there is no current time estimate for those results to be known.

To read the full update, visit Comox Valley Regional District.