Residents and individuals working in downtown Washington, D.C have been given cause for concern regarding exposure to asbestos due to a dust cloud that purportedly came from a construction site located not far from the Whitehouse. The cloud was located on 17th and H Streets Northwest. Construction crews are working at the site to build a new office building.

Due to the age of the buildings existing on the site there is inevitably some asbestos that must be removed which is why those in the area are concerned as to what they may be breathing in.

Exposure to asbestos-fibers can lead to the development of one of many diseases caused by the dangerous toxin. These diseases include but are not limited to asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Due to the long latency period of such diseases those diagnosed are often left with very few treatment options.

Those individuals that have been near the site have reported burning eyes and that they can feel and taste particles in their mouths. Those individuals are wondering if their health is being adversely affected and want to know how long the dust and particles will be around.

Concrete is being broken up on the site and is usually kept wet in order to keep dust from being released into the air, but according to construction crews it has been difficult to get a water line to the site.

Construction workers have also reported trouble breathing due to dust for almost a month.

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