New Study Examines Naturally Occurring Asbestos Carried in Sumas River Sediment

New Study Examines Naturally Occurring Asbestos Carried in Sumas River SedimentUnited States Geological Survey (press release)During a two-year study, USGS scientists measured the amount of sediment carried by the Sumas River during normal and wet years and assessed the settling and transport characteristics of asbestos fibers in river water. Heavier sediment such as sand and …