• Benzene is a known carcinogen and released during refueling

• A 2019 study of U.S. gas stations found that benzene emissions from underground gasoline storage tank vents were sufficiently high to warrant a health concern at a distance of up to 518 feet***

• Exposure to benzene causes 4x cancer rates, 8x rate of childhood leukemia*

• Other proven health concerns from benzene are cardiac, reproductive and respiratory harm****

• Within 1000 feet of Wawa’s 16 proposed fueling stations are: 1 school, 2 lakes, and 53 residential homes — 5 of which are within 300 feet.

• Fuel-tainted stormwater runoff into our lakes, aquifers, and wellheads

• 40 gallons spillage on average annually at the pump (2015 Johns Hopkins study). These toxic chemicals pass through concrete and into the soil, spreading outward >400ft into our water systems (plumage).

• The undeniable possibility of leaks and spills (which are not required to be reported under 100 gallons)**

• Unknown implications on water usage could strain Mountain Lakes utilities

• The unnecessary destruction of a 250-year-old oak tree

• Increased delays at Rt. 46, Boulevard and Fox Hill intersections that already see frequent backups

• Two high-volume access driveways clogging up a residential street

• 24-hour strain on our police resources and volunteer fire department

• Convenience store hold-ups account for about 6% of all robberies in the nation

• Kids trying to cross Rt 46 = a tragedy waiting to happen

• Decreased home values

• Blight of other local businesses

• Increased water usage

• Potential for costly environmental cleanups

All could be a tax hurt — not help.

• 400 square feet of signage, more suitable for a highway

• Dozens of variances requested

• Unprecedented LED lighting

• Litter, trash, vermin accumulation

• Inconsistent with town aesthetics