Environmental
Chlorinated solvents (PCE, TCE) are common environmental contaminants in Tennessee because they were used extensively in:
AResidential construction
BDry cleaning, metal degreasing, and other industrial and commercial operations✓ Correct
CAgricultural irrigation
DNatural gas pipeline operations
Explanation
PCE (perchloroethylene) and TCE (trichloroethylene) are chlorinated solvents extensively used in dry cleaning, metal degreasing, electronics manufacturing, and other industrial operations. They are among the most common groundwater contaminants at sites across Tennessee.
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