Environmental
A Mississippi property near a dry cleaning facility may have soil or groundwater contamination from perchloroethylene (PCE). PCE is classified as:
AA nutrient causing algae blooms
BA chlorinated solvent and likely carcinogen regulated under RCRA and CERCLA✓ Correct
CA naturally occurring mineral
DA pesticide under FIFRA
Explanation
Perchloroethylene (PCE, also called tetrachloroethylene or PERC) is a chlorinated solvent commonly used in dry cleaning. It is a likely human carcinogen classified as a hazardous substance under CERCLA and a hazardous waste under RCRA.
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