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.”…

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