Photo by Supplied Before 1950, asbestos cement was commonly used for pipe construction.

“The United States is the only country in the world that has a standard for asbestos in water. They need to get these pipes removed. Only one solution; that's removal.” A statement we received ...

Johannesburg Water (JW) has admitted that parts of the water infrastructure in Fourways consist of aging asbestos cement (AC) pipes, which explains the constant leaks and bursts over time.