Public water system · LA1019029
ActiveCity of Lake Charles Water System
Community water system in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
79,500
Service connections
34,273
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-05-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2006-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1992-01-15 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR) · code 21 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Archived |
All 4 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
City of Lake Charles Water System: frequently asked questions
Is City of Lake Charles Water System's water safe to drink?
City of Lake Charles Water System is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the LA state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs City of Lake Charles Water System?
City of Lake Charles Water System (PWSID LA1019029) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the LA state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Lake Charles Water System serve?
City of Lake Charles Water System reports serving 79,500 people through 34,273 service connections in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana.
Where does City of Lake Charles Water System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Calcasieu Parish County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur City of Water System | Calcasieu Parish | 24,489 | Community | Groundwater |
| Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 1 | Calcasieu Parish | 20,837 | Community | Groundwater |
| Calcasieu Parish Ww Dist 9 Carlyss | Calcasieu Parish | 14,502 | Community | Groundwater |
| Houston River Waterworks District 11 | Calcasieu Parish | 6,915 | Community | Groundwater |
| Calcasieu Parish Ww District 8 | Calcasieu Parish | 6,834 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lawco - Dequincy Water System | Calcasieu Parish | 5,370 | Community | Groundwater |
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