Environmental
A Florida commercial property for sale is located near an active dry cleaning facility. The real estate agent should advise the buyer to investigate potential contamination from:
AAsbestos from the dry cleaning equipment
BTetrachloroethylene (PCE/PERC) — a solvent commonly used in dry cleaning that is a known groundwater contaminant✓ Correct
CLead from older plumbing in the dry cleaning facility
DCarbon monoxide from industrial dryers
Explanation
Dry cleaning facilities are a common source of soil and groundwater contamination in Florida due to their historical use of tetrachloroethylene (PCE, also known as PERC or perchloroethylene), a chlorinated solvent. PERC is a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) that sinks in groundwater and creates persistent plumes. Properties near dry cleaners are a well-known environmental concern requiring Phase I and potentially Phase II ESA.
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