Environmental
A West Virginia buyer of a commercial property should be concerned about prior use as a dry cleaning facility because of potential contamination from:
AAsbestos and lead paint
BChlorinated solvents such as perchloroethylene (PCE/PERC), which are carcinogenic groundwater contaminants✓ Correct
CPetroleum hydrocarbons from vehicle fueling
DBiological waste from food processing
Explanation
Dry cleaning operations historically used perchloroethylene (PERC), a chlorinated solvent classified as a likely human carcinogen. PERC is a common and persistent groundwater contaminant at dry cleaning sites, creating significant cleanup liability.
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