Bishop Well fully secured

Published on April 11, 2025

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Today, April 11, 2025, the Bishop Well was safely sealed, which fully secured the well. The well was initially contained at approximately 3:30 p.m. MST on April 10, 2025. Containment was the first step, which included stopping the release.

With the well secured, efforts will now shift to the recovery phase. More than 340 people supported the response effort. We thank them for their dedication and their continued support through the recovery effort.

Specific recovery activities will continue to include:

  • Air monitoring
  • Surface and ground water sampling
  • Soil sampling
  • Assessment of any landowner impacts
  • Cleaning structures and vehicles

Representatives continue to reach out to those in the community who have shared additional questions.

Our priority remains the safety and security of our neighbors, our workers and the environment, and we are currently evaluating when it will be safe for people to return to their homes. We continue to have regular contact with those who have been impacted.

We will communicate our findings upon completion of our investigation.

If you are concerned about your livestock, we recommend contacting your veterinarian to evaluate and monitor your animals. If you have been impacted by this event, please contact the Bishop Well Incident claims line at 877-359-1285.

The Joint Information Center has established a Community Information Line at 970-400-4264. Public information updates can also be found on the Weld County website at Bishop Well Incident – Weld County, including a section with Frequently Asked Questions that will continue to be updated.

Our next update will be approximately 10 a.m. MST on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

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