Environmental
A New Jersey property with a former dry-cleaning operation would most likely be contaminated with which type of hazardous substance?
AAsbestos
BChlorinated solvents such as tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE)✓ Correct
CLead paint
DRadon gas
Explanation
Dry-cleaning operations commonly used chlorinated solvents, particularly perchloroethylene (PCE/PERC) and trichloroethylene (TCE). These chemicals are dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs) that penetrate soil and groundwater, creating significant contamination requiring NJ ISRA/Spill Act remediation.
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