Worried About Naturally Occurring Asbestos? We Can Test for That!

Naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) is the term applied to the natural geologic occurrence of various types of asbestos. NOA is present in the majority of counties in California. It is commonly found in ultramafic rock formations, including serpentine, and in soils where these rock types are located.

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Guzi-West Now Testing for Naturally Occurring Asbestos in California

In California, regulations have been implemented to protect the public from exposure to Naturally Occurring Asbestos. The most common type of NOA asbestos is chrysotile, other types such as tremolite and actinolite are also found in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) identified all asbestos fibers, irrespective of length, with an aspect ratio greater than or equal to 3, equally hazardous to public health.  

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