Asbestos Testing Services

Huntington Beach, California, January 9, 2026

Concerned officials have been raising awareness about potential asbestos exposure risks from aging water infrastructure throughout California. Many water mains installed before the 1980s were constructed using asbestos cement (AC) pipes, materials once valued for their strength and corrosion resistance but now recognized as potential health hazards when damaged or deteriorated.

 

As these asbestos cement pipes age, they can become brittle and prone to cracking. Construction, maintenance, or replacement activities involving these pipes may release asbestos fibers into the surrounding environment. Inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers is known to cause serious health issues, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.

 

“As California continues to invest in water system upgrades, it’s important that municipalities, contractors, and homeowners understand the potential risks posed by legacy asbestos cement piping,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager at LA Testing. “Proper testing, monitoring, and abatement protocols are critical to protecting both workers and the public.”

 

LA Testing offers comprehensive asbestos analysis services to assist utilities, contractors, and environmental consultants in identifying asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) before and during infrastructure work. The company’s accredited laboratories provide rapid turnaround times for bulk material, air, and water sample testing to ensure compliance with federal and state safety regulations.

 

In addition to laboratory analysis, LA Testing provides sampling supplies, test kits, and training resources to support safe asbestos management practices. The company encourages all entities involved in excavation, demolition, or waterline replacement projects to consult environmental professionals before disturbing potential asbestos-containing materials.

 

For more information about asbestos testing services and resources, please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com, or call (800) 755-1794. For access to environmental test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.

 

LA Testing is California’s leading laboratory for environmental, indoor air quality and material testing for mercury, asbestos, mold, bacteria, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash and smoke damage, particulates, and other chemicals. In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the general public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA LAP LLC., AIHA ELLAP, AIHA EMLAP and AIHA IHLAP, CDC Elite, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health, and other states. LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro, and San Diego.