The concentration and prevalence of asbestos fibres in Christchurch, New Zealand's drinking water supply
Asbestos cement was a common construction material for water pipes during the twentieth century, as a replacement for metal piping that was vulnerable to corrosion. We report on the presence of asbestos fibres in drinking water supply in Christchurch, New Zealand from ageing asbestos cement reticula...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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IWA Publishing
2022-04-01
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| Series: | Water Supply |
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| Online Access: | http://ws.iwaponline.com/content/22/4/4445 |