A proposed Circle K development near Houghton and Tanque Verde is drawing opposition from some Eastside residents, who are raising concerns not just about traffic and noise, but what lies underground.
Jim Trego, a local resident and President of the Tanque Verde Valley Association (TVVA), says the community deserves more transparency when it comes to underground storage tanks (USTs), which are commonly installed at gas stations.
“I believe that it is about time that the public becomes aware of the situation, its potential impact on their health and well-being,” Trego said in an email to KGUN 9.
He points out that Arizona’s laws don’t clearly regulate where underground fuel tanks can be installed…