Cal Poly Pomona · Civil Engineering Senior Project
Rubidoux's Water Improvements and Education Center
Cleaner Water. Stronger Community.
- ~39,000 Residents Served
- 4.5 MGD Treatment Capacity
- 87% Water Recovery Rate
- Gold Envision Target
About the Project
Rubidoux Community Services District serves approximately 39,000 residents who rely entirely on local groundwater that contains elevated levels of total dissolved solids, nitrate, perchlorate, and PFAS "forever chemicals." The RO Pros team at Cal Poly Pomona has designed a phased Reverse Osmosis Treatment Facility to address these contaminants, expand water production capacity for a projected population doubling by 2050, and create a community Education Center and demonstration rain garden.
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About the Project
RCSD, the challenge, and our solution for Rubidoux
Water Quality
What's in Rubidoux's groundwater and why it matters
Treatment Design
How the RO facility removes contaminants
Site & Civil Design
Wells, pipelines, structures, and the project site
Education Center
A community space for learning and engagement
Sustainability
Envision framework ratings and environmental goals
Cost & Funding
Project budget, phasing, and grant opportunities
Permits & Environment
Regulatory approvals and environmental review
Meet the Team
The twelve engineers behind the preliminary design
Glossary
Definitions for technical terms and acronyms
Designed for the Community
Nearly half of RCSD's service area qualifies as a Disadvantaged Community, and a third as Severely Disadvantaged. This project is designed with specific consideration for Rubidoux's residents by providing safer water, public educational space, and long-term infrastructure that serves the community for decades.