Surviving Mesothelioma, a mesothelioma education website, believes that thousands of water pipes in the United States could still contain asbestos. Asbestos is the leading cause of mesothelioma, due to inhalation or digestion. The EPA also suggests that decaying water mains made of asbestos cement could also cause problems. So what should we do?

Learn about the water mains and water sources around you. Ask questions to see if there are any asbestos-related constructs such as pipes or water mains involved in your tap water. An educated and questioning public will provide a safer future and safer water overall. For more on this topic, click here:: Surviving Mesothelioma Warns of Potential Mesothelioma Risk from Cement Water Pipes