Pennsylvania’s Water Treatment Plants: Hidden Exposure Zones
Key Takeaways Many of Pennsylvania’s older water treatment plants were built when asbestos-containing materials were commonly used throughout industrial infrastructure. Asbestos may still be present in pipe insulation, boilers, pumps, valves, cement piping, HVAC systems, gaskets, and other equipment found in aging treatment facilities. Maintenance workers, pipefitters, electricians, plant operators, contractors, and mechanics may face […]
