Environmental
In Texas, properties used for dry cleaning operations may have contamination from:
ALead-based paint
BPerchloroethylene (PCE/PERC), a chlorinated solvent used in dry cleaning that is a common groundwater contaminant✓ Correct
CAsbestos insulation
DRadon gas
Explanation
Dry cleaning operations use perchloroethylene (PCE or PERC), a hazardous chlorinated solvent that can contaminate soil and groundwater if spilled or improperly disposed of. Former or current dry cleaning sites are high-priority brownfield locations for environmental assessment. TCEQ has a specific program for dry cleaner remediation.
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