What was found in ZIP 70615
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 1830 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1800 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52.4 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 36 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 35.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 31 µg/L 207% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 19.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 17.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.68 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 7.12 pCi/L 142% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.53 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.14 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.71 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.6600 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 0.2600 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 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 single worst sample on
record — 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, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.