EPA, Rio Blanco County Achieve Successful Containment of Crude Oil Spill
January 08, 2026
January 08, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA, Rio Blanco County Achieve Successful Containment of Crude Oil Spill
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On Jan. 5, 2025, a tanker was involved in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 139, spilling approximately 220 barrels (roughly 9,250 gallons) of crude oil into West Douglas Creek. The accident occurred between Rangely and Grand Junction, Colorado.
EPA Region . . .
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EPA, Rio Blanco County Achieve Successful Containment of Crude Oil Spill
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On Jan. 5, 2025, a tanker was involved in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 139, spilling approximately 220 barrels (roughly 9,250 gallons) of crude oil into West Douglas Creek. The accident occurred between Rangely and Grand Junction, Colorado.
EPA Region . . .