W5 Episode "Something in the Water" Explores asbestos-cement pipes
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The CTV network’s W5 recently aired an investigative piece on asbestos-cement pipe.
The episode is titled "Something in the Water” and is being promoted as an exposé of a serious threat to community health. You can watch the full episode on the W5 YouTube channel
According to the report W5 reached out and asked over 100 towns, districts and municipalities what types of pipes were in use, and whether there were maps of these networks. Roughly 90 per cent of the places that responded still used asbestos cement pipes. The report claims there is some scientific evidence that ingestion of asbestos fibers can contribute to stomach cancer risks. Health Canada maintains there is no consistent evidence drinking or ingesting asbestos is harmful so there is currently no maximum limit that can be in Canadian water.
We expect this program to spark concerns and questions from your community/customers and from local media. So the CWWA has prepared these brief Speaking Notes to assist in addressing those concerns. with your senior management, communications team and Council, or whoever may be asked to address these concerns for your community.
