Environmental

A Virginia commercial property near a dry-cleaning shop has elevated levels of trichloroethylene (TCE) in groundwater. TCE is:

AA naturally occurring mineral
BA chlorinated solvent and probable human carcinogen requiring cleanup under CERCLA✓ Correct
COnly a nuisance odor concern
DRegulated only by RCRA, not CERCLA

Explanation

TCE (trichloroethylene) is a volatile chlorinated solvent used in industrial degreasing and dry cleaning. It is a probable human carcinogen regulated under CERCLA and may require remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater.

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