Environmental
A Louisiana property buyer discovers the property was used as a dry cleaning facility for 20 years. Their primary environmental concern should be:
ARadon gas accumulation
BChlorinated solvent (PCE/TCE) contamination of soil and groundwater from dry cleaning chemicals✓ Correct
CLead paint in the building
DAsbestos in the roof materials
Explanation
Dry cleaning operations commonly use perchloroethylene (PCE) and other chlorinated solvents that can contaminate soil and groundwater. This is a classic environmental due diligence concern requiring investigation before purchase.
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