diff --git a/k8s/dewey.yml b/k8s/dewey.yml
index b811269..21f1f8c 100644
--- a/k8s/dewey.yml
+++ b/k8s/dewey.yml
@@ -39,9 +39,11 @@ spec:
           requests:
             cpu: "480m"
             memory: "512Mi"
+            ephemeral-storage: "1Gi"
           limits:
             cpu: "1600m"
             memory: "2Gi"
+            ephemeral-storage: "1Gi"
         args:
           - --config
           - /etc/iplant/de/dewey.properties