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Lake Charles, Louisiana — Flood Zone, Tap Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards

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Public U.S. EPA records track 1,830 regulated facilities in Lake Charles, Louisiana (Calcasieu County), including 69 High-Risk sites (3.8%) and 131 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Lake Charles properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (979 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 10 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 3 — Low Potential (< 2.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites
1,830
High-Risk (3.8% vs 3.9% State)
69
Active Violators (7.2%)
131
Drinking & Clean Water
979
Federal Penalties
$938,979

Lake Charles, LA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

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🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History
Calcasieu County: 10 FEMA Declarations (7 Flood/Storm)
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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table
Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: HIGH • Pipe Corrosion: High
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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check
25 SDWIS Systems • 954 NPDES Permits
🔒 822 Impaired Water (303d) & 239 Violation Dockets Locked
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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole
EPA Zone 3 — Low Potential (< 2.0 pCi/L)
Low / Non-Karst Bedrock & Alluvial Formation
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📊 Lake Charles, LA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)
1. Municipal Regulatory & Water Program Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 776 (42.4%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 979 (53.5%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 131 (7.2%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 69 (3.8%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively High (95.7/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 7/10 • High Hazard
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
☀️ Extreme Heat 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 9/10 • Very High Hazard
🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard
3. City vs. County & State Benchmark
Lake Charles High-Risk Rate 3.8%
Calcasieu County Average 4.4%
Louisiana (LA) Statewide Avg 3.9%
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ZIP Codes in Lake Charles, LA

ZIP 70601 (575 sites • 7 High Risk) ZIP 70611 (325 sites • 28 High Risk) ZIP 70605 (288 sites • 15 High Risk) ZIP 70615 (186 sites • 11 High Risk) ZIP 70607 (141 sites • 8 High Risk) ZIP 70602 (91 sites • 0 High Risk) ZIP 70606 (38 sites • 5 High Risk) ZIP 70612 (21 sites • 1 High Risk) ZIP 70616 (19 sites • 0 High Risk) ZIP 70604 (2 sites • 0 High Risk) ZIP 70609 (1 sites • 0 High Risk) ZIP 70629 (1 sites • 0 High Risk)

Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Lake Charles, LA

100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).

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Facility Name / Hazard Type Sector Location (Street Redacted) Risk Tier & Score Compliance Status Enforcement / Unlock
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE CHARLES, LA (ZIP 70615 Sector) HIGH (83/100) Significant Violation (10 qtrs NC) 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE CHARLES, LA (ZIP 70605 Sector) HIGH (79/100) Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE CHARLES, LA (ZIP 70607 Sector) HIGH (78/100) Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE CHARLES, LA (ZIP 70615 Sector) HIGH (74/100) Significant Violation (10 qtrs NC) 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE CHARLES, LA (ZIP 70605 Sector) HIGH (74/100) Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE CHARLES, LA (ZIP 70000 Sector) HIGH (72/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE CHARLES, LA (ZIP 70611 Sector) HIGH (71/100) Significant Violation (8 qtrs NC) 🔒 8 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LAKE CHARLES, LA (ZIP 70611 Sector) HIGH (70/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock →
COUNTRY CLUB PAINT & BODY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 3001 COUNTRY CLUB RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605 LOW (24/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
UNIVERSAL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 8619 BUD STELL ROAD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605 LOW (19/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
BEARS AUTO RPR FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 316 WHITE ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601 LOW (16/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
TXP OPERATING CO SL 9101 #1 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) LAT29 30 50.55 LONG91 43 27.01, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70602 LOW (16/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
🔒 + 1,818 Additional Regulated & Enforcement Records in Lake Charles, LA Redacted from Public Directory Run 1-Mile Property Scan to Unlock All Records →

Frequently Asked Questions — Lake Charles, Louisiana Environmental Risk & Radon

How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Lake Charles, LA?

U.S. EPA records track 1,830 regulated facilities in Lake Charles, Louisiana, including 69 high-risk sites (3.8%), 131 active violators (7.2%), and 776 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (42.4%).

Which ZIP codes in Lake Charles, LA have the most EPA-tracked sites?

Within Lake Charles, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 70601 (575 sites), ZIP 70611 (325 sites), ZIP 70605 (288 sites), ZIP 70615 (186 sites).

How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Lake Charles, LA?

Enter the exact street address in Lake Charles into the FullPropertyReport radius scanner to screen all EPA ECHO, FRS, RCRA, TRI, USDA soil foundation shrink-swell, drinking water (SDWIS), FEMA flood zone, and county radon records within 0.5 to 3.0 miles.

Is tap water safe in Lake Charles, LA and how many EPA water permits exist?

In Lake Charles, LA, federal registries track 25 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 954 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 822 impaired water body dischargers.

What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Lake Charles, LA?

USDA regional soil screening for Lake Charles indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and Calcasieu County has recorded 10 federal FEMA disaster declarations (7 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.

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