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Contamination in the Strathcona neighbourhood has prompted Todd Cleaners to move out of its 99 Street location amid a dispute with a nearby tower development and an old gas station site over who’s responsible for the cleanup.

In a letter to the dry-cleaner’s landlord, Alberta Environment and Parks contends that environmental reports have found tetrachloroethylene contamination in surrounding properties that allegedly came from Todd Cleaners.

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Tetrachloroethylene, also known as perchloroethylene (PERC), is a tightly regulated chemical used in dry cleaning.

Ali Eldin, who had been operating Todd Cleaners for the past 11 years, said he has moved because of the resulting cleanup. He closed the store in January, letting customers know they can instead use any of his First Class Cleaners locations.

Eldin said he no longer uses the chemicals in question at any of his locations.

Bateman Properties, meanwhile, is developing two apartment towers across the street from the former dry cleaning location.