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Open records request reveals extent of asbestos pipes

A records request found no uploaded asbestos testing records, and city officials said a contractor will advise on precautions and replacement steps.

Public Works Director George Allen spoke of the need to update the water and sewer lines during the July 16 meeting of the Americus City Council. A recent open records request revealed the City has 4.9 miles of asbestos cement pipes among its water lines.According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, asbestos cement pipes, or A/C, pose little danger when in good condition. “However, over the course of time, certain forc…

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Americus Times-Recorder broke the news in Americus, United States on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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