Feds zero in on Surfside asbestos mess (WA)

North Beach Water District is under scrutiny from state authorities and the federal Environmental Protection Agency for improperly handling and storing asbestos cement pipes while working under contract for the Surfside Homeowners Association. An estimated seven to nine current and former workers were exposed to asbestos.  The asbestos imbroglio is already costing the association and district tens of thousands of dollars.    Read the article………………….

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