Asbestos Levels in Virginia and South Carolina

The plant now processes vermiculite from Virginia, South Carolina and South Africa. Studies of vermiculite from these areas show undetectable or very low asbestos levels.

The ATSDR public health consultation is available for review at the Robert W. Saunders Sr. Public Library, 1505 Nebraska Ave., Tampa.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral containing fibers, some so small they are invisible unless magnified. When inhaled, asbestos fibers can remain stuck in lungs for a lifetime. In some cases, asbestos fibers in lungs for many years can cause illness and even death from lung disease.