Lake Charles, LA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
11 ZIP codes · 103 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 11 ZIP codes across Lake Charles, LA. The area averages a grade A (90/100); 3 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Lake Charles, LA. We compared 11 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade A (90/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | 40% |
| B | 3 | 60% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Lake Charles ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70601 | 100 | A | 0 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 2 | 70611 | 100 | A | 0 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 3 | 70605 | 83 | B | 31 | 0.0008 mg/L |
| 4 | 70607 | 83 | B | 49 | 0.0017 mg/L |
| 5 | 70615 | 83 | B | 23 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 6 | 70602 | — | — | — | No data |
| 7 | 70606 | — | — | — | No data |
| 8 | 70609 | — | — | 0 | 0.0008 mg/L |
| 9 | 70612 | — | — | — | No data |
| 10 | 70616 | — | — | — | No data |
| 11 | 70629 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 2 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 103 total violations across Lake Charles
- 57 health-based violations
- 3 of 6 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 6 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | 39 | 3 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 15 | 3 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 13 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 12 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 10 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Lake Charles?
ZIP code 70601 has the highest safety score in Lake Charles at 100/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Lake Charles water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 6 directly mapped ZIP records, 103 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 6 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.