The Compass

Summary: Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is pleased to issue the 2024 Water Quality Report for Cal Poly Pomona, which contains information about the source and quality of the campus drinking water and the efforts made by FP&M to continue providing quality water.

For more information: View or download the 2025 Water Quality Report.

If you have any questions, contact: Facilities Customer Service at Ext. 3030 or email fmcustomer@cpp.edu and a response will be provided in a timely manner.

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. (This report contains important information about your drinking water.)

Summary of disruption: The elevator in the Engineering Laboratories (Building 17) has been shut down for a project to modernize components. The work is expected to be completed by Thursday, Aug. 20.

Reason for disruption: Allow the elevator to undergo modernization, which will include new elevator infrastructure, cab furnishings and updated ADA compliance.  

How does this affect me? Use stairwells to access labs and classrooms on the upper floor of the building. For persons unable to navigate stairs, contact University Police at Ext. 3070 or Facilities Customer Service at Ext. 3030 for upper-floor access. For students, faculty and staff who need accommodations until the elevator work is completed, please contact Manuel Montilla, ADA Coordinator, at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu or (909) 869-4095.

What do I need to do? Please share this information with others who may have not received this message.

For any questions or more information, please contact: Joe Boyer, project manager, at Ext. 6391.

Summary of disruption: Demolition and replacement of asphalt along Citrus Lane will start at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 20 through Friday, Aug. 14. The work will generate noise, dust, and vibrations with mitigation measures taken to mitigate dust. The work is scheduled weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be completed in two phases. Please see map below for phase identification, detour routes, and closures.

Phase 1: Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 31

• This will require the closure of the east end of Citrus Lane, Parking Lot T, and the parking area at the entrance of Building 81.
• Access to the Bone Yard will be provided with a temporary route through Lot T for continuous use by Facilities personnel.
• The total closure on Lot T will be for one day only during the asphalt installation.
• Lot T will reopen at the completion of Phase 1.

Phase 2: Monday, Aug. 3 to Friday, Aug. 14

• This stage will require the closure of Citrus Lane from the intersection at Eucalyptus Lane to the entrance of Lot T. Lot S will be closed and Lots E1 and E2 may also be impacted. 
• Staff will be free to utilize parking areas in Lots E1, E2, and Lot S during Phase 1. Any sidewalks within the area will remain open for pedestrian traffic throughout the project. Should staff require crossing of Citrus Lane, traffic control and flagmen will be provided by contractor.
• The project is expected to be completed on or before Friday, Aug. 14.
• Administration office will remain open for those picking up keys. Parking lot locations and detour routes will apply.
• Buildings impacted for access are Buildings 28, 28E, 81, 81A, and 89.

 Reason for disruption: Replace dilapidated asphalt on Citrus Lane and Parking Lot T. Limited curb and sidewalk renovations will also be performed.

How does this affect me? Vehicle and pedestrian flow will be re-routed. Staff members can use Lot S and Lots E1 and E2 during construction. The lot adjacent to South Campus Drive will remain open. During Phase 2, Lot S will be closed and Lots T and the area in front of Building 81 will be reopened. Throughout the duration of the project during the hours between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., staff members located in buildings within the affected area will experience loud construction noise, moderate vibrations from equipment in use, asphalt and paint aromas, a possible increase in dust, and minor exhaust fumes from the use of heavy equipment. 

What do I need to do? Follow detour signs to get around the work areas and park in designated areas during the construction. Please share this information with others who may have not received this message.

For any questions or more information, please contact: Bernice Brosious, Project Manager, at Ext. 5035.

Summary of disruption: Elevator safety testing is scheduled at the College of Education & Integrative Studies (Building 6) and at the College of Science (Building 8) on Wednesday, July 15. Elevators in will be out of service during testing.  

The expected times of the testing:

College of Science: 8 a.m. to approximately 10 a.m.

College of Education & Integrative Studies: 10 a.m. to approximately noon.  

Reason for disruption: Ensure that elevators are in compliance with safety guidelines. 

How does this affect me? Use stairways during testing. For students, faculty and staff who need accommodations, please contact Manuel Montilla, ADA Coordinator, at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu or (909) 869-4095.  

What do I need to do? Please share this information with others in the buildings who may have not received this message.

For any questions or more information, please contact: Martin Cartagena, Electrical Shop supervisor, at Ext. 3044.

Summary of disruption: The testing of elevator safety systems at two labs in the Science Laboratory (Building 3) and Parking Structure 1 (Building 106) will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14. Elevators in will be out of service during testing.

Reason for disruption: Comply with state laws to ensure that elevator safety systems are working properly.

How does this affect me? Use stairways during testing. For students, faculty and staff who need accommodations, please contact Manuel Montilla, ADA Coordinator, at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu or (909) 869-4095.  

What do I need to do? Please share this information with others in the buildings who may have not received this message.

For any questions or more information, please contact: Martin Cartagena, Electrical Shop supervisor, at Ext. 3044.

Summary of disruption: The testing of fire safety systems at the College of Science (Building 8) and the College of Environmental Design (Building 7) is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 10. Elevators in both buildings will be out of service intermittently during testing. Fire alarms and strobe lights will be briefly activated at the start of the tests.

The expected times of the testing:

College of Science: 8 a.m. to approximately 11 a.m.

College of Environmental Design: 10 a.m. to approximately 1 p.m.

Reason for disruption: Comply with state laws to ensure that fire safety systems are working properly.

How does this affect me? Fire alarms and strobe lights will be briefly activated. HVAC systems may undergo temporary shutdowns. Elevators will be out of service. Please use stairways if elevators are shut down.    

What do I need to do? If audible fire alarms are heard and strobe lights are activated after the testing period, evacuate the building. Please share this information with others in the buildings who may have not received this message.

For any questions or more information, please contact: Martin Cartagena, Electrical Shop supervisor, at Ext. 3044.

To the Campus Community:

In compliance with Section 141.85, 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), Facilities Planning & Management delivers notice to persons served by the campus water system of monitoring results for lead and copper in the tap water at the sites indicated in the following notice (link below):

Tap Water Monitoring Results (PDF)

Please share this information with staff, faculty and students, or anyone who may not have received this email.

If you have any questions, contact: Water Treatment Plant Supervisor at Ext. 5189 or email   wateroperations@cpp.edu and a response will be provided in a timely manner.

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable.

(This report contains important information about your drinking water.)

Update on disruption: The elevator in Building One has undergone repairs and has returned to service. Issues with recurrent power interruptions have been resolved.

How does this affect me? The elevator is available for everyday use.    

What do I need to do? Please share this information with others in the building who may have not received this message.

For any questions or more information, please contact: Facilities Customer Service at Ext. 3030.

Summary of disruption: Contractor crews will begin demolition of the roof at the Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture (Building 2) starting on Monday, March 30. Crews will perform the work on weekdays from approximately 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Access around the building will be limited during the work. Equipment trucks will periodically and temporarily obstruct a pathway and loading area north of the building. Precautions will be taken to minimize the noise generated during removal and replacement of the roof. The project is expected to be completed by Monday, June 22.

Reason for disruption: Allow contractor crews to demolish the old roof and install the new covering.

How does this affect me? Walkways and areas around the building may be closed periodically and temporarily because of the project. Vehicular parking and pedestrian access to the building will be affected.

What do I need to do? Building users, pedestrians and drivers of campus vehicles are urged to exercise caution and use detours around any closed walkways and access points. Please share this information with others in the building who may have not received this message.

For any questions or more information, please contact: Lelyn Scurlark, Project Manager, at Ext. 5107.

Summary of disruption: The lobby escalator that serves the University Library (Building 15) remains inoperable because a safety-related piece of equipment needs replacement. The escalator will remain out of service until the part can be located and shipped. There is no timeline for repairs at this juncture.  

Reason for disruption: Allow a contractor crew to replace a damaged safety-related part in the escalator.

How does this affect me? Library staff and visitors are urged to use stairways and elevators in the building until the escalator repair is completed.

What do I need to do? For students, faculty and staff who need accommodations, please contact Manuel Montilla, ADA Coordinator, at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu or (909) 869-4095. Please share this information with others who may have not received this message.

For any questions or more information, please contact: Facilities Customer Service at Ext. 3030.

To the Campus Community:

In compliance with Section 141.85, 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), Facilities Planning & Management delivers notice to persons served by the campus water system of monitoring results for 2024 in the following notice (link below):

2024 Water Quality Report (PDF)

Please share this information with staff, faculty and students, or anyone who may not have received this email.

If you have any questions, contact: Water Treatment Plant Supervisor at Ext. 5189 or email   wateroperations@cpp.edu and a response will be provided in a timely manner.

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable.

(This report contains important information about your drinking water.)

To the Campus Community:

 In compliance with Section 141.85, 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), Facilities Planning & Management delivers notice to persons served by the campus water system of monitoring results for lead and copper in the tap water at the sites indicated in the following notice (link below):

Tap Water Monitoring Results (PDF)

Please share this information with staff, faculty and students, or anyone who may not have received this email.

If you have any questions, contact: Water Treatment Plant Supervisor at Ext. 5189 or email   wateroperations@cpp.edu and a response will be provided in a timely manner.

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable.

(This report contains important information about your drinking water.)