Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona
EPA ID: CA1910022 · 29,854 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona (CA1910022): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona has 2 EPA violations listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 29,854 people fall within its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona have a median household income of $76,313 and about 34,921 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 49% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 6 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona (EPA ID: CA1910022) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 29,854 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 91768 in Pomona.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 21 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | CHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | MCL Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0008 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 91768 - Pomona
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona (CA1910022) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona serve?
Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona serves approximately 29,854 people across 1 ZIP code in California.
Where does Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona: 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca1910022/
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