City Of Lake Charles Water System

Calcasieu Parish County, LA
LA1019029
People Served
85K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Calcasieu Parish County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • 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.

    335.000 ppb
    EPA limit 50.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

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
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