What is PERC, and Why is There So Much in The Bronx? : vimar

A known carcinogen, Tetrachloroethylene is a chemical often used as a solvent for dry cleaning, and now fugitive traces of PERC can be found in many places around the city. The Bronx alone is home to hundreds of contaminated sites, 57 of which are under active remediation.

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