Environmental
Kentucky properties near former dry-cleaning operations are often tested for:
AAsbestos and lead paint
BTetrachloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE)✓ Correct
CRadon and methane gas
DUnderground storage tanks for heating oil
Explanation
Dry-cleaning operations historically used chlorinated solvents such as PCE (perchloroethylene) and TCE (trichloroethylene). These volatile organic compounds are common groundwater contaminants near former dry-cleaning sites.
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