'Unacceptable': Chevron Oil Spill Leaks 600 Gallons of Petroleum Into San Francisco Bay
On 2/10/21 at 8:31 AM EST
An oil spill close to Chevron's Richmond refinery has leaked approximately 600 gallons of a petroleum and water mixture into San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay.
The pollutant was pouring into the estuary at a rate of five gallons per minute, according to Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia, who described the incident as "unacceptable," and said that it "will harm wildlife and marine life."
The source of the leak is believed to be a pipeline on Chevron's "long wharf" tanker terminal.
Local beaches were closed, members of the public were advised to steer clear of the area, and a health advisory was issued for people with respiratory conditions in Richmond, North Richmond and San Pablo, who may have experienced eye, skin, nose or throat irritation as a result of the incident.