Lake Charles, LA (70629): No EPA Water System
No EPA-registered water system mapped - county-level context only
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 70629 in Lake Charles, LA do not contain a complete violation count and source window. ZipCheckup does not infer a clean record from missing or partial data.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
- Flood 1 cumulative NFIP claim record. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
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Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable
Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (3) MODERATE
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Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 70602 (Lake Charles) - <1 mi
- 70606 (Lake Charles) - <1 mi
- 70609 (Lake Charles) - <1 mi
- 70612 (Lake Charles) - <1 mi
- 70616 (Lake Charles) - <1 mi
- 70664 (Sulphur) - <1 mi
- 70669 (Westlake) - 3 mi - 16 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 70663 (Sulphur) - 4 mi - 16 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 70611 (Lake Charles) - 8 mi
- 70665 (Sulphur) - 8 mi - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). No EPA-registered water system is mapped to ZIP 70629. To look up the system serving a specific address, use the state SDWIS search tool.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (2) OK
Cost & Community (5) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Protect Your Home in Lake Charles
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Lake Charles has 1 FEMA flood claim on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 70629 safe to drink?
No EPA-registered public water system is mapped to ZIP 70629, so there is no federal water quality record to assess. Residents in this area typically rely on private wells or very small systems below EPA reporting thresholds. If you rely on a private well, the CDC recommends testing it at least once a year. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 70629's water come from?
There is no community water system directly registered with the EPA for ZIP 70629. Most residents rely on private wells drawing from groundwater, or are served by a neighboring district that isn't cross-referenced to this ZIP in federal data. Check with your local county health department to confirm your source.
How can I get my water tested in Lake Charles?
Since no EPA-registered water utility is mapped to ZIP 70629, contact your local county health department or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends testing private wells at least once a year.
What is the radon risk for 70629?
70629 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Calcasieu County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 70629?
FEMA records contain 1 flood insurance claim filed in ZIP code 70629; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Lake Charles, LA (70629): No EPA Water System. https://zipcheckup.com/report/70629/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 70629
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70602 | Lake Charles, LA | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 70606 | Lake Charles, LA | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 70609 | Lake Charles, LA | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 70612 | Lake Charles, LA | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 70616 | Lake Charles, LA | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 70664 | Sulphur, LA | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 70669 | Westlake, LA | 3.4 mi | B | 16 |
| 70663 | Sulphur, LA | 3.8 mi | B | 16 |
| 70611 | Lake Charles, LA | 8.0 mi | A | 0 |
| 70665 | Sulphur, LA | 8.3 mi | B | 9 |
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