CFPUA crews working to replace asbestos pipe

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — An asbestos pipe broke while a contractor was doing storm drain work in the Mohican Trail area.

The CFPUA says crews responded and decided to cut out the asbestos pipe and replace it with ductile iron pipe.

CFPUA spokeswoman Peg Hall Williams says crews are trained to cut and remove asbestos pipe.  Williams says there are no health effects related to asbestos pipes, asbestos-related health issues are only a concern when the asbestos becomes airborne.

Williams says CFPUA is working to offset the pipe and hopes to have a permanent solution completed soon.

Meanwhile, there is a precautionary boil water advisory for 301-722 Mohican Trail.

The advisory will be in effect until water quality testing has occurred and service returned to normal.