Public water system record
Westlake City of Water System
Serves an area of Calcasieu Parish, LA that includes Westlake · 4,858 people served
Federal records show 4 health-based violations and 3 monitoring/reporting issues for Westlake City of Water System in the last ten years, including an unresolved Groundwater Rule violation.
System profile
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 4
- Resolved
- 0
- Unresolved
- 4
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 3
Key facts
- Westlake City of Water System draws water from 6 wells.
- Record on file since 1995, with 7 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 3,040 unknown out of 3,322 service lines.
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Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Dec 5, 2023 | Active | No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Dec 5, 2023 | Active | No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Dec 5, 2023 | Active | No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Dec 5, 2023 | Active | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Dec 18, 2024 | Active |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Oct 1, 2017 | Resolved |
Full record since 1995
EPA's records for Westlake City of Water System go back to 1995. Before October 19, 2016 they list 7 health-based violations (2 resolved, 5 archived by EPA without a recorded fix) and 6 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 0 |
| 2000s | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 2 | 5 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020s | 4 | 2 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Total Coliform, began February 2012, Resolved.
Show all 7 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Feb 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Sep 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Nov 1, 2007 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 2007 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Sep 1, 2007 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jun 15, 2001 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 15, 1995 | Archived |
What the violations mean
Groundwater Rule
4 incidentsThe system did not complete a treatment step or action that the Groundwater Rule requires (a treatment technique violation).
The utility had to notify customers about each of these violations.
Where the water comes from
Westlake City of Water System draws water from 6 wells. 1 other community water system buys water from Westlake City of Water System. 1 other public water system has an emergency connection to Westlake City of Water System.
Community systems that buy water from it
- Mossville WW District No 2 Lake Charles, LA
Annual water quality report
Westlake City of Water System must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Where the state allows it, systems serving fewer than 10,000 people may publish the report in a local newspaper or news site instead of mailing it, and must provide a copy on request.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by Louisiana.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells