Asbestos
North Monroe Et Al Water System
NOTE: North Monroe Et Al Water System purchases water from Monroe Water System which is required to test for asbestos. Sample information shown below was taken by Monroe Water System.
Asbestos is a mineral fiber introduced into water by the dissolution of asbestos-containing minerals and from decay of asbestos cement in water mains. Asbestos causes cancer when ingested or inhaled.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
MFL = million fibers per liter
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 7 MFL
The legal limit for asbestos, established in 1991, was based on toxicity studies in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
MFL = million fibers per liter
All test results
NOTE: North Monroe Et Al Water System purchases water from Monroe Water System which is required to test for asbestos. Sample information shown below was taken by Monroe Water System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-11 | 35231711003 | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | 35231711003 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 35489427002 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 35489427002 | ND |