Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona

In 2017, approximately 55% of Pomona's water was extracted from groundwater wells. These wells draw from three distinct groundwater aquifers:

• Chino Basin
• Six Basins
• Spadra Basin

Wells are strategically located throughout Pomona. Water treatment varies based on specific contaminant types and concentrations detected. Current treatment facilities include:

• Multiple air stripping facilities that remove volatile organic compounds
• Four ion exchange facilities that eliminate nitrate and perchlorate

Twelve percent of the municipal supply originates from the San Gabriel Mountains, flowing through San Antonio Canyon. This water undergoes filtration and disinfection at the Open G. Pedley Funeral Filtration Plant.

The remaining 33% comes from State Water Project supplies purchased from Three Miles Municipal Water District (TVMWD), which imports surface water from Northern California. These resources are drawn from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and transported to Southern California via the 441-mile California Aqueduct. This water receives treatment at Metropolitan Water District's Weymouth Treatment Plant in La Verne and at TVMWD's Miramar Water Treatment Plant in Claremont.

Berkeley County Recycling and Waste Management FAQ

1. What items can be recycled in Berkeley County?
   Mixed Paper and Corrugated Cardboard can be recycled at any convenience facility or recycling drop-off location. Aluminum and metal cans are accepted only at the convenience centers.
2. Is curbside recycling available in Berkeley County?
   Yes. Contact Republic Services at (843)873-4810 to establish an account for weekly single-stream curbside service. Recycling containers are available for purchase through Republic Services.
3. What additional items are accepted at the nine Convenience Centers?
   Used Motor Oil, filters, and containers; Electronic waste (TVs, computers, monitors, printers - limit five per day); Large Appliances; Scrap Metal; and Tires (limit five per day).
4. Does Berkeley County have a paint recycling program?
   Berkeley County does not offer paint recycling. We suggest donating unused paint. For disposal, paint must be solidified using materials such as kitty litter or mortar mix before placing in regular trash. The landfill cannot accept liquids.
5. Does Berkeley County accept mixed oil & gasoline or antifreeze?
   Mixed oil and gasoline are accepted at Gravel Hill Road, Oakley Road, and Ranger Drive Convenience Centers. Antifreeze is accepted at Oakley Road and Gravel Hill Convenience Centers.
6. Can businesses use Berkeley County Recycling Drop-Off Sites or Convenience Centers?
   Businesses may use Recycling Drop-Off sites only for cardboard and co-mingled recyclables. Businesses are not permitted to use the nine residential Convenience Centers.
7. Does Berkeley County accept cooking oil?
   Yes. Please filter out any food particles before recycling cooking oil in the GOFER oil containers available at all Convenience Centers.
8. What types of batteries does Berkeley County recycle?
   Residents can recycle Lead-Acid batteries (automotive, marine, lawn mower) at the convenience centers. We also accept rechargeable Nickel-cadmium batteries from cordless phones, cell phones, cameras, laptops, and power tools.
9. What vehicles are prohibited from Berkeley County Convenience Centers?
   Double-axle trailers up to 12 feet are permitted. Box trucks and trailers longer than 12 feet are prohibited, as are dump trucks.
10. What are the operating hours for the nine Convenience Centers?
    Oakley Road is open Monday-Saturday 7AM-7PM and Sunday 3PM-7PM. All other locations operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7AM-7PM and Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday 3PM-7PM.