Quote Originally Posted by wombat2u2004 View Post
Same here. But the local govt says the pipes are finished internally in such a manner that the water that comes from those pipes won't harm anyone.
At the same time the local govt issue out stiff penalties to people who remove roofing made of exactly the same material.......go figure.

Asbestos in situ isn't going to harm anyone. It's inert.

Where asbestos becomes a problem is that the fibers, when broken, are like microscopic needles. When they get airborne, they are so fine that most filtering face pieces won't contain them. When they get into the lining of your lungs, your body cannot dislodge them. It's there they cause problems.


The pipes are not an issue, as I don't think anyone's going to be shredding the pipes anytime soon.

Airborne asbestos=bad. Asbestos undisturbed in a building? Not a problem.