Asbestos in water supplies of the United States

Millette, JR; Clark, PJ; Stober, J; Rosenthal, M

HERO ID

60452

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1983

Language

English

PMID

6662093

HERO ID 60452
In Press No
Year 1983
Title Asbestos in water supplies of the United States
Authors Millette, JR; Clark, PJ; Stober, J; Rosenthal, M
Journal Environmental Health Perspectives
Volume 53
Issue NOV
Page Numbers 45-48
Abstract The review of available data on the concentrations of asbestos in U.S. water supplies suggests that the majority of water consumers are not exposed to asbestos concentrations over 1 million fibers/Liter. A few populations, however, may be exposed to concentrations over 1 billion fibers/L. Of the 538 water supplies for which waterborne asbestos data are available, 8% have concentrations of fibers over 10 million fibers/L. The vast majority of asbestos fibers found in U.S. water supplies are under 5 micron in length.
Pmid 6662093
Wosid WOS:A1983RX81900005
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Comments Environ. Health Perspect. 53: 45-48.
Is Public Yes
Language Text English
Keyword Asbestos; 1332-21-4; Index Medicus; United States; Asbestos -- analysis; Water Supply -- analysis
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