Environmental
A Wyoming real estate buyer discovers a former dry-cleaning operation on the property. The primary environmental concern is:
AAsbestos in the building materials
BSoil and groundwater contamination from chlorinated solvents (PCE, TCE)✓ Correct
CLead paint in the walls
DRadon gas from the concrete foundation
Explanation
Dry cleaners use chlorinated solvents such as perchloroethylene (PCE) that are dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs). These compounds are persistent groundwater contaminants.
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