Environmental
When a Maine property's previous use included dry cleaning, an environmental concern would be:
AAsbestos from steam pressing equipment
BTetrachloroethylene (PCE) contamination in soil and groundwater✓ Correct
CLead paint from older dry cleaning solvents
DRadon released by dry cleaning chemicals
Explanation
Dry cleaning operations commonly used perchloroethylene (PCE, also called tetrachloroethylene), a chlorinated solvent that is a known carcinogen and a significant environmental contaminant in soil and groundwater.
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