Chevron has creates a website to keep homeowners updated on the oils spill in Yalecrest. Chevron says:
On June 12, 2010, crude oil was discovered in Red Butte Creek in Salt Lake City County, Utah, that was found to have originated from a leak in a pipeline in Red Butte Canyon. A preliminary review indicates that an electrical arc created a less than 1-inch hole in the top of the pipe. As a result, approximately 800 barrels of crude oil were released, traveling down Red Butte Creek and collecting in Liberty Park Pond with some sheen escaping into the Jordan River. Chevron shut off the pipeline and took immediate steps to contain the spilled oil. As of June 20, approximately 610 barrels of oil have been recovered.
Chevron pledges to clean up the damage caused by the leak from our crude oil pipeline. Our primary concern has been and continues to be responding to this incident, containing the oil, minimizing the impact on the community and environment, and keeping people and wildlife safe. We wish to thank everyone who has assisted us in stopping the spill, minimizing its impact and saving wildlife.
This website contains additional details on the response effort, including frequently asked questions, the latest news and updates, and contact information.
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