City Of Lake Charles Water System
Calcasieu Parish County, LA
LA1019029
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- MA
Manganese
Manganese is a metal found in rocks and soil. It enters water through erosion and industrial processes. While essential in small amounts, excess can harm the nervous system.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Aluminum
| Avg: | 0.030 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Antimony
| Avg: | 1.300 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 6.000 ppb |
Barium
| Avg: | 0.425 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Chloride
| Avg: | 294.000 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Combined Chlorine
| Avg: | 1.800 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
| Avg: | 1.152 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 pci/l |
Contaminants tested
Summary
- People Served
- 85K
- Groundwater
- Calcasieu Parish County
- Data from 2022-2023
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