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his website presents information about programs and initiatives being implemented by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) to address management, education and remediation of PCE contamination in Nevada.
PCE or Perchloroethylene (also known as Tetrachloroethylene, Tetrachloroethene, PERC or PCE) is a synthetic chemical that is widely used for dry cleaning of fabrics and for metal-degreasing operations.
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Sites contaminated with PCE are found in virtually every major city and state within the U.S. The Las Vegas Valley and the Reno metro area are no different. Fortunately, the geology and hydrology in the Las Vegas Valley largely restrict PCE contamination to the shallow groundwater, which is not used as a water supply source due to its naturally poor quality (high salt content). NDEP is currently investigating 28 sites in the Las Vegas Valley where PCE has been found in soil and/or shallow groundwater.
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