CITY REPORT LA HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 33

Lake Charles, LA: 33 Health Violations - Home Safety 90/100

11 ZIP codes · 11 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Lake Charles: A.

The model grade is high, but the records on this page include findings worth reviewing.

Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (33 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →

Within Lake Charles, LA, the available records add up to an upper-tier grade; that grade describes records, not the water at a given faucet.

How Lake Charles Compares

Lake Charles90/100
Louisiana avg92/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

11
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems
3
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 90
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$172K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

Water Quality Map: Lake Charles, LA

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Score Distribution

Distribution of Home Safety grades across Lake Charles.

A
2
B
3
C
0
D
0
F
0

Lake Charles Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 66 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0022 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.91.

Water Systems Serving Lake Charles

Among 11 systems linked to Lake Charles, LA, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 11 ZIP codes in Lake Charles, Louisiana, covering 11 community water systems serving approximately 135,457 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 11 ZIP codes.

3 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (50%) have recorded EPA violations. 33 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Lake Charles: A (90/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Lake Charles water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0022 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

11 of 11 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Groundwater Rule Treatment Technique 52 3
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 23 3
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 18 3
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 15 2
Public Notice Rule Reporting 13 3

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
70607 B 49 31 City of Lake Charles Water System
70605 B 31 15 City of Lake Charles Water System
70615 B 23 11 City of Lake Charles Water System

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
70601 A City of Lake Charles Water System 79,500
70609 — City of Lake Charles Water System 79,500
70611 A Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 1 20,837

All ZIP Codes in Lake Charles

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Lake Charles

10.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14.2%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
19%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.2% ↑
Diabetes 14.2% ↑
Mental Health 19% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Lake Charles

Groundwater Rule 52 violations
Treatment Technique
Consumer Confidence Rule 23 violations
Reporting
Lead and Copper Rule 18 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Lake Charles: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Lake Charles is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.

Median Home Value
$171,700
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Estimated remediation costs in Lake Charles can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 1% above the Louisiana average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Lake Charles

0.0022
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Available area-level lead records for Lake Charles do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Lake Charles

8,568
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$40,144
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
60%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Lake Charles contains 8,568 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $40,144. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 60% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $600 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Lake Charles, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Lake Charles, LA?
Lake Charles has an average Home Safety Score of 90/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 66 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Lake Charles?
EPA records list 66 EPA violations, including 33 health-based violations for Lake Charles water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 11 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Lake Charles water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Lake Charles is 0.0022 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Lake Charles compare to Louisiana average?
Lake Charles has an average Home Safety Score of 90/100, which is below the Louisiana state average of 92/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Lake Charles?
Our records map 11 water systems to 11 ZIP codes in Lake Charles. The related population figure in our data is approximately 135,457 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Lake Charles?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Lake Charles: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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