Sonoma State University
EPA ID: CA4910027 · 10,986 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sonoma State University (CA4910027): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Sonoma State University recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 10,986 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sonoma State University Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sonoma State University serves a community with a median household income of $96,622 and an estimated 46,463 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sonoma State University's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in California
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
Sonoma State University (EPA ID: CA4910027) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 10,986 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 94928 in Rohnert Park.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 94928 - Rohnert Park
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sonoma State University (CA4910027) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sonoma State University water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sonoma State University in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Sonoma State University serve?
Sonoma State University serves approximately 10,986 people across 1 ZIP code in California.
Where does Sonoma State University get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sonoma State University, CA: Serves 11K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca4910027/
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