Environmental
An Arizona environmental site assessment (ESA) for a property near a dry cleaner would specifically look for evidence of:
ALead-based paint contamination
BTetrachloroethylene (PCE/PERC) contamination in soil and groundwater from dry cleaning solvent releases✓ Correct
CAsbestos in the building materials
DUnderground oil storage tanks
Explanation
Dry cleaning operations used perchloroethylene (PCE, PERC) as a solvent. Releases through spills, equipment leaks, or disposal created soil and groundwater contamination that is extremely difficult to remediate and a common source of vapor intrusion into buildings.
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