Water Quality in Lake Charles, LA (70657)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70657.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved.
More violations than 29% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,254
Population
6
Water Systems
1
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)
City Of Lake Charles Water System
Sulphur City Of Water System
Beauregard Water Works Dist #3
Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 1
City Of Deridder Water System
1 health-basedTexas Eastern Gas Transmission
Contaminants Found
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Lake Charles (70657) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.