Asbestos Water Test

Recommended for targeted testing for asbestos fibers in drinking water. Certified testing method: EPA 100.2 Fast turnaround at lab (14 business days) Shipping included: Standard shipping to you, Overnight to the lab Expert treatment advice Asbestos fibers are natural mineral fibers that do not dissolve nor disappear once introduced into the water system. Asbestos may be introduced into drinking water when asbestos-containing water distribution pipes start to crumble apart with age, from nearby construction contamination, or from naturally occurring asbestos in the soil. This Mail-to-Lab Kit Includes: All materials needed for asbestos sample collection, easy-to-follow instructions, chain of custody documentation, and a prepaid return label for seamless shipping to an accredited laboratory. Reported results will include detailed, quantified analysis of asbestos fibers. About Asbestos: Asbestos cement pipes make up between 12% to 15% of drinking water systems in the United States. Poor demolition controls of buildings that contain asbestos containing materials allows the release of fibers into the ground water system. Naturally occurring asbestos has been identified in at least 34 of 48 states in the contiguous United States.