Environmental

In NJ, chlorinated solvents like trichloroethylene (TCE) found in industrial areas are a concern because they:

AOnly affect the property they were used on
BAre highly persistent groundwater contaminants that can migrate off-site, create vapor intrusion risks in nearby buildings, and are known or probable human carcinogens✓ Correct
CEvaporate quickly without residual risk
DOnly affect surface water

Explanation

TCE and similar chlorinated solvents are dense, persistent groundwater contaminants (DNAPLs) that migrate and create large plumes. They are known carcinogens and create vapor intrusion risks in buildings above affected groundwater—a major NJ real estate concern.

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