PCE in Drinking Water Linked to Cancer and Epilepsy

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Sep 18, 2015, 4:31:57 AM9/18/15

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PCE in Drinking Water Linked to Cancer and Epilepsy

Early-life exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE; perchloroethylene) in drinking water may increase the risk of epilepsy and certain types of cancer into adulthood, according to Boston University Superfund Research Program (BU SRP) Center researchers. PCE is a solvent frequently used in dry cleaning solutions, adhesives, metal degreasers, and other commercial products.