Kitimat water system 10% asbestos pipes; district doesn’t test for asbestos
The District of Kitimat’s water system was built at the same time as the town, 70 years ago. At that time and up until the 1970s it was quite common for municipalities to use asbestos cement pipes in water distribution systems.
An interactive map accompanying the CTV story indicates other jurisdictions in the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine also use the pipes including rural Terrace, Thornhill and South Hazelton. However, the federal ministry also says: “There’s no consistent, convincing evidence that asbestos ingested through drinking water is harmful to your health.”
While correlation does not equal causation, some studies have found links between elevated cancer risks and asbestos consumption.
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