How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:<ul><li>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </li><li>EPA regional office</li><li>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</li><li>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </li></ul></div>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in May 2024
I cannot believe how great the guys from Puresoft Water Treatment were! Gerrit and the gentleman he was working with were fast and professional installing a water softener, iron filter, and reverse osmosis. I do not have central air, it was hot and humid, and they ensured the job was done right...
Puresoft Water Treatment, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2024
Very professional and high quality work. I couldnâ t be happier with the results.
Bowman Homes, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
It was an amazing process! They did exactly what they said they would, kept us updated throughout the whole process and the results were beautiful! Alex made the entire process seamless. We are somewhat new to the area so didn’t have contacts for a cement company and he provided several contacts...
A+ Pools
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Reviewed in February 2021
Buyer beware! Indiana Pools and Spas combines technical incompetence with a stunning lack of professionalism. Frankly, I am baffled that this place is still in business. A couple of months ago, I called Indiana Pools and Spas to ask for help with my 2009 Great Lakes Sunlighter hot tub that had...
INDIANA POOLS & SPAS
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Reviewed in August 2020
Tony is friendly, professional, prompt and thorough. He inspected and test our home for the presence of molds and funguses. He studied each area, asked us for information,and ran the tests in a timely fashion. He got the report back to us quickly. In the phone follow up, he explained the results...
NNT Enviro Tech
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Reviewed in January 2018
Technician B.J. thoroughly tested the unit and found a minor problem that was easily corrected. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. Would absolutely use again.
Commercial Service
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Reviewed in June 2014
Very well done. The liner looks great. I have been using this company for about 2 years. In every instance, both at the store and at my home, the people have been very knowledgable and polite. I've had them open and close my pool, install a heater, and diagnose a leak problem. They do...
Jensen's Pools & More
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Reviewed in August 2013
My son lives in the home, which I bought new a year ago, while I live in North Carolina. The sump is located in a utility room with an unfinished concrete floor. My son doesn't know when the sump first began to overflow; however, a plumber was called in immediately once the overflow was...
FUNKHOUSER FINISHES
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Reviewed in May 2013
The guy that came was comfortable, groomed and professional. There was absolutely no pressure, and they called me one time a few weeks later to see if I wanted them to do it. I had told them that I wanted to do some water testing first. When I told them no, they thanked me in a sincere manner....
Aqua Systems
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Reviewed in January 2013
Everything went as well as possible. I called the day before, and had work done the next day. Caleb, the technician, called me a half an hour before the scheduled time to tell me he would be a little late, and arrived at the new time as he said he would. He checked the work needing done, we...
Bloomington Heating Cooling Refrigeration
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Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

In the 1980s, the use of asbestos in house siding materials underwent a significant decline, ultimately being phased out by the mid-1980s to early 1990s. This change was largely due to a growing awareness of the severe health risks associated with asbestos exposure, particularly its link to lung diseases and cancers. With increased public concern and regulatory agency involvement, building codes and regulations were updated to restrict the use of asbestos in construction materials.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

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