Chevron provides update on Galeton evacuation order
DENVER (KDVR) — It's been over a month since a leak from an oil and gas well in Galeton forced an evacuation order in the surrounding area.
Chevron provided FOX31 with a statement on Friday on the progress of getting families back in their homes and what the clean-up process has entailed.
'Our priority remains getting those residents who have been relocated back into their homes,' said a spokesperson for Chevron. 'We continue to make good progress in conducting assessments of both homes and properties and have multiple home cleanings in progress. Out of the 14 relocated residents within a half mile of the incident, we had four final walk-throughs this week, and 10 are awaiting completion of the cleaning process.'
The cleaning process used by Chevron includes the use of water and a degreasing agent combination. The ingredients are natural and biodegradable. A mixture of Dawn detergent and water is used on vegetation. The liquids are then collected for disposal.
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Chevron said that the time it takes to clean a home varies depending on how badly the area was affected, and once the cleaning process is complete, residents can expect to get into their homes within a matter of days or weeks.
'Chevron has been working individually with all impacted property owners and tenants, providing specialized teams that are available in person throughout the week to help answer questions and concerns. Recognizing that each property requires a separate plan, we have assigned case managers to residents to help personalize and customize our approach,' said the statement.
According to Chevron, approximately 7,000 cubic yards of solids have been removed from the well site as part of the initial response activities, and that the volume of liquid recovered is not equivalent to the liquid volume that was released from the well.
Regulatory reporting requirements were submitted to the Energy and Carbon Management Commission, as well as a plan for remediation work, which is reviewed before commencement.
More information about the process can be found on the ECMC website.
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