Environmental
In Tennessee, properties near former dry cleaners may have soil and groundwater contaminated with:
ALead paint chips from signage
BChlorinated solvents such as tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE)✓ Correct
CPetroleum from underground storage tanks
DAsbestos from older building materials
Explanation
Dry cleaning operations historically used chlorinated solvents (PCE, TCE) that are persistent groundwater and soil contaminants. Former dry cleaning sites are a common source of environmental contamination requiring Phase I/II assessment and potentially remediation.
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