Tanque Verde residents oppose new Circle K location over environmental concerns

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Tanque Verde residents are sounding the alarm about a proposed new Circle K in their neighborhood.

At a community meeting Saturday morning, neighbors shared their concerns with Circle K representatives about the gas station’s underground fuel tank, and its planned proximity to a nearby wash.

Their concerns stem from an accident in Chino Valley, Arizona in January of 2024, during which a gas leak went unchecked at a Circle K for more than 18 days, resulting in nearly 90,000 gallons of gasoline leaking into the ground…

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