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Asbestos has been used widely in construction and insulation materials throughout the 20th century. Buildings constructed before the 1980's often contain asbestos; however, a health hazard does not exist unless the fibers become airborne. Most CSUDH campus buildings maintain a well-documented history of testing and abatement. 

Environmental Health and Safety tests older campus buildings for asbestos before any new construction or remodeling is conducted. A report is submitted annually that records every test result that was performed within the previous year. Earlier reports can be requested through the EHS office.

Asbestos training is provided to affected employees. However, anyone can take the online course through CSU Learn.

2025 Annual Asbestos Notification

Asbestos Awareness Presentation

In 2017, the California Water Board required all public water systems serving K-12 schools built before 2010 to conduct drinking water tests for lead. These tests were required to be completed before 2019. Lead rarely occurs naturally in California's drinking water sources but may become present when water passes through older plumbing fixtures or solder containing lead that connects plumbing.

The California Academy of Math and Science, a public high school, is located on the grounds of CSUDH. The community water system that serves the school also serves the university. Tests were performed in several key locations on campus. The results of the study are found in this report:

2017 Water Quality Report

CSUDH Potable Water Lead Sampling Results