Some Galeton residents still evacuated after Bishop well spill; proposed clean-up to last until 2030

Some Galeton residents still evacuated after Bishop well spill; proposed clean-up to last until 2030

Four of 14 Galeton homeowners affected by an oil and gas spill remained out of their homes as of late this week, almost two months since the incident required evacuations and the 2-week closure of an elementary school. Chevron U.S.A., which operates the Bishop pad located near Galeton, meanwhile, projects clean-up will be completed April 6, 2030 — five years to the day of the uncontrolled discharge of water, oil and gas in a release known as a b…