CITY REPORT
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Lake Charles, LA Water Quality Report
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated 2026-03-16
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-03-16
1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
0
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Lake Charles, Louisiana, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 79,500 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Lake Charles — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Water Sources
Lake Charles water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Lake Charles
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70601 | — | CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM | 79,500 |
All ZIP Codes in Lake Charles
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.