Environmental
Chlorinated solvents like tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE) are most commonly found as contaminants at:
AAgricultural properties
BFormer dry cleaners and industrial sites✓ Correct
CResidential properties built before 1960
DProperties near major rivers
Explanation
PCE and TCE were widely used as solvents and degreasers, primarily at dry cleaners and industrial facilities. They are among the most common groundwater contaminants at Ohio brownfield sites.
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