Environmental
A Pennsylvania property with a former dry cleaning facility is most likely to be contaminated with:
ALead and asbestos only
BTetrachloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE) — chlorinated solvents✓ Correct
CPetroleum hydrocarbons from automobile fueling
DAgricultural pesticides
Explanation
Dry cleaning operations historically used chlorinated solvents — primarily tetrachloroethylene (PCE or perchloroethylene) and trichloroethylene (TCE). These are dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs) that penetrate soil and groundwater, are difficult and expensive to remediate, and are listed carcinogens. Former dry cleaner sites require careful environmental due diligence.
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