Recovery efforts underway following Bishop Well site incident in Weld County

Recovery efforts are underway in Weld County, Colorado, after a release of oil and gas from Chevron wells prompted evacuations last weekend. The incident at the Bishop Well site injured one person and led to the evacuation of nearby residents and the closure of Galeton Elementary School. The release was fully contained on Thursday, with 13 homes remaining in the exclusion zone. Crews have started cleaning structures, roads, and vehicles around the site, with air monitoring showing levels below public health concerns. The cause of the release, described by Chevron as “primarily water with some oil and gas,” is still unknown. A thorough root cause analysis will be conducted once recovery efforts are completed. Livestock owners are advised to contact their veterinarians for evaluation and monitoring. Chevron has established a hotline for assistance with boarding or relocating livestock. The Joint Information Center has set up a Community Information Line for inquiries. The incident underscores the importance of safety measures in oil and gas operations and the need for thorough investigations to prevent such incidents in the future. The community remains vigilant as recovery efforts continue in Weld County.