Environmental
In Michigan, a 'former dry cleaning site' is significant because dry cleaners historically used:
ABiodegradable organic solvents
BChlorinated solvents (such as PCE and TCE) that are persistent groundwater contaminants✓ Correct
CAgricultural pesticides
DHeavy metals in cleaning compounds
Explanation
Dry cleaning establishments historically used perchloroethylene (PCE/PERC) and other chlorinated solvents that are dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs) that sink into aquifers and are very difficult and expensive to remediate. Former dry cleaner sites in Michigan are high-risk environmental properties.
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