Water Quality in Lake Charles, LA (70630)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70630.

Past Health-Based Violations

6 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,478

Population

6

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

City Of Lake Charles Water System

Groundwater 79,500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.84 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sulphur City Of Water System

Groundwater 24,489 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 1

Groundwater 20,837 people served
0 violations

Cameron Parish Ww District 11-Sweet Lake

3 health-based
Groundwater 3,507 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Cameron Parish Ww District 11 - Big Lake

3 health-based
Groundwater 1,620 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Bell City Water System

Groundwater 228 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.84 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Lake Charles (70630) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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