Water Quality in LAKE CHARLES, LA (70601)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70601.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

4 of 12 violations have been resolved. 8 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 4 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 53 Population served: 83,573

Violations Detail (12 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 1, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 24, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 24, 2023	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 10, 2022	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 1, 2022	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 1, 2022	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 1, 2022	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 1, 2022	Active	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(1)

Public Notice

Jan 1Active

2023(2)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 24Active

How Does This Compare?

LAKE CHARLES (70601) has 12 recorded violations, including 8 health-based. 8 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.