Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona
EPA ID: CA1910022 · 29,854 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona (CA1910022): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. With 2 unresolved EPA violations, Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona is currently out of full compliance - approximately 29,854 people in 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
Service Area Demographics
The Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona serves a community with a median household income of $76,313 and an estimated 34,921 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 49% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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
Detected Contaminants
How Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | HAA9 | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | Yes |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00079 mg/L | No | N/A |
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 the full compliance record 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.
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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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