Asbestos was found in a Columbus, Ohio school due to flooding that was the result of a pipe bursting that occurred at the school last week. A letter was sent home to parents of Moler Elementary School students on Tuesday explaining the flooding and the reasoning for it but the letter made no mention of asbestos.

The school district did confirm though that tiles were uprooted from the flood and that some of those tiles did in fact contain asbestos. According to officials the air was tested for any traces of asbestos fibers but none were found.

Exposure to asbestos fibers may lead to the development of any one of a number of asbestos-related health problems. Not only can exposure cause severe respiratory problems but diseases such as asbestosis, malignant mesothelioma, and lung cancer as well. Typically such health problems do not show on tests until they are well into advanced stages making the task of finding effective treatment options very difficult and in many cases impossible.

With the safety of students and staff at Moler Elementary in mind the Columbus City School District isn’t taking any chances despite the fact that the tiles allegedly pose no health risks. The district has hired a licensed asbestos removal contractor to safely rid the school of the contaminated tiles.

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