What was found in ZIP 70615
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 460 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1767 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 · 5,088 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| 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 | 2/3 | 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
Highest in the ZIP: 725 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 · 5,088 people · 2019 | 3/3 | 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
Highest in the ZIP: 300 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 8 · 6,834 people · 2018 | 3/3 | 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
Highest in the ZIP: 44.89 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 8 · 6,834 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 29.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 35.7 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 · 5,088 people · 2024 | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| 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
Highest in the ZIP: 20.09 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 8 · 6,834 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 18.525 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 · 5,088 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 16.175 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 · 5,088 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 14.33 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 8 · 6,834 people · 2019 | 3/3 | 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 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 8 · 6,834 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9.32 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 8 · 6,834 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.545 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.353 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 · 5,088 people · 2019 | 3/3 | 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
Highest in the ZIP: 5.85 pCi/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 · 5,088 people · 2019 | 3/3 | 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
Highest in the ZIP: 5.8 pCi/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 · 5,088 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 8 · 6,834 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM · 79,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.345 µg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 · 5,088 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.14 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 · 5,088 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 8 · 6,834 people · 2018 | 2/3 | 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 | 3/3 | 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 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.6600 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 · 5,088 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 0.2600 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 · 5,088 people · 2019 | 1/3 | 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
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0040 mg/L — CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 · 5,088 people · 2025 | 3/3 | 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 70615
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM | LA | 79,500 |
| CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 8 | LA | 6,834 |
| CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5 | LA | 5,088 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 70615 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 70615 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 70615. 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 70615?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 70615. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 70615's water?
EPA monitoring detected Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.