15 barrels of crude oil and produced water spill from pipeline in Cuyama Valley

Oil spill near New Cuyama — Santa Barbara County Fire Department

Published April 14, 2020 6:56 pm

NEW CUYAMA, Calif. - A small leak in a pipeline led to 15 barrels of crude oil and produced water spilling in Cuyama Valley.

It happened on the 4900 block of Perkins Road south of New Cuyama.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to the area and were able to bring the leak under control. Mitigation efforts are currently underway.

Oil Spill, 4900 block of Perkins Rd. Cuyama Valley. 15 barrels of crude and produced water from pinhole leaks in a pipeline. Leak has been controlled and mitigation efforts are underway. SBC Oil and Gas reps and mitigation crews will remain on scene during clean up. @EliasonMike pic.twitter.com/BQM0zJStZD
— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) April 15, 2020

SBC Oil and Gas crews will remain on scene during cleanup.

In total, three barrels of crude oil were spilled according to officials.

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