Environmental
A Colorado property is situated near a former dry-cleaning facility. The primary environmental concern would be contamination from:
APetroleum products from underground storage tanks
BChlorinated solvents such as PCE and TCE✓ Correct
CAsbestos fibers in the soil
DLead from old paint disposal
Explanation
Dry cleaners historically used chlorinated solvents, primarily perchloroethylene (PCE/PERC) and trichloroethylene (TCE), which are common groundwater and soil contaminants. These chemicals are dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs) that sink through groundwater and are difficult and expensive to remediate.
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