"Uncovering the Health Risks of Asbestos in Drinking Water"

Aging asbestos cement water pipes are raising concerns about potential health risks as they degrade and release asbestos fibers into drinking water supplies. While the World Health Organization (WHO) currently does not consider ingestion of asbestos in drinking water to be a serious risk, some experts argue for more detailed research on the impact on human health. Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and there are mixed findings on the potential health effects of ingesting asbestos fibers, with some studies showing a correlation with stomach and gut cancers. As aging asbestos cement pipes reach the end of their lifespan, the debate about the health risks associated with asbestos in drinking water is gaining attention globally.