Asbestos Testing Services

Houston, Texas, August 14, 2024

Scientists in Texas have recently uncovered that pipes made with asbestos are still in use throughout San Antonio and its surrounding areas.

San Antonio Water System’s map of the city’s SAWS pipes shows that 27 percent of the pipes contain asbestos cement. Those pipes account for more than two thousand miles of pipe.

As underground water pipes age, main breaks are bound to happen. When those pipes burst, asbestos exposure risk is at a danger point. Asbestos exposure can cause cancer when inhaled into the lungs. The concern also lies within the crew members who must repair the aging asbestos-containing pipes.

“For those in San Antonio, it is extremely important to know the dangers of asbestos in Drinking Water” said Joseph Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical. “Although most of the country moved away from asbestos-containing-material before the year 2000, the older building materials commonly contain asbestos to help with waterproofing and insulation. When older pipes buried in the 1950s and 1960s are disturbed from main breaks or water erosion, that’s when it becomes potentially dangerous for citizens. To assist with identifying asbestos in drinking water or building materials, EMSL’s network of laboratories offer Asbestos Testing utilizing various methods and matrices”.

To learn more about Asbestos or other drinking water testing services, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com.

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.