Environment  December 8, 2023

State investigates leaking oil well near Johnstown

WELD COUNTY — An oil well near Johnstown that was plugged in 1993 has apparently begun to leak, and state environmental officials are monitoring it.

According to a report at 9News, a yellowish substance shot into the air Tuesday near Weld County Road 50. The material is likely a combination of drilling fluids and oil.

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WELD COUNTY — An oil well near Johnstown that was plugged in 1993 has apparently begun to leak, and state environmental officials are monitoring it.

According to a report at 9News, a yellowish substance shot into the air Tuesday near Weld County Road 50. The material is likely a combination of drilling fluids and oil.

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