Asbestos in Cement Pipes

Asbestos-cement pipes are pipes made from a mixture of cement and asbestos fibers.

Asbestos cement pipes were frequently used in the past for water allocation, potable drinking water, storm drains, industrial processes, and sewer drains. They were commonly called Transite pipes. Transite was once a brand name for asbestos cement patented and made by Johns Manville. Due to the popularity of the product, it became a household term […]