Environmental
In Montana, a buyer considering a property that was used as a dry cleaning facility should be most concerned about contamination from:
AVegetable-based cleaning solvents
BPerchloroethylene (PERC) and other chlorinated solvents that are common dry cleaning chemicals and known carcinogens✓ Correct
CNatural gas leaks from heating equipment
DMineral deposits from water softening systems
Explanation
Dry cleaning operations commonly use perchloroethylene (PERC) and other chlorinated solvents that are dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs). These contaminants sink through soil and groundwater, are persistent, and are classified as probable carcinogens. Former dry cleaning sites often require extensive and expensive remediation.
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