What was found in ZIP 70605
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 460 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 300 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 228.5 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 31.65 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 29.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.4 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.795 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.545 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.89 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.7554 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.366 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00084 mg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 70605
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM | LA | 79,500 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 70605 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 70605 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 70605. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 70605?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 70605. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 70605's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.