Potter County, Pennsylvania
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Monitoring figures for Potter County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 11 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Potter County Compares
How Potter County Compares
Potter County scores 8 points above the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Potter County, Pennsylvania
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,394, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.492% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
72.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Potter County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,394
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,523 housing units in Potter County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Potter County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Potter County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Potter County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shinglehouse Boro Water Department | 1,250 | 56 |
| 2 | Coudersport Boro Authority | 3,166 | 46 |
| 3 | Charles Cole Memorial Hospital | 750 | 46 |
| 4 | Roulette Twp Water Authority | 1,300 | 34 |
| 5 | Genesee Twp Water Authority | 450 | 28 |
10 total water systems serve Potter County.
All ZIP Codes in Potter County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Potter County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16922 | Galeton | 74 | B | 9 (1 health) | $161K |
| 2 | 16923 | Genesee | 74 | B | 14 (1 health) | $167K |
| 3 | 16948 | Ulysses | 74 | B | 9 (1 health) | $146K |
| 4 | 16941 | Genesee | 71 | B | 14 (1 health) | $110K |
| 5 | 16720 | Austin | 67 | C | 11 | $93K |
| 6 | 16748 | Shinglehouse | 65 | C | 10 | $103K |
| 7 | 16915 | Coudersport | 64 | C | 46 | $174K |
| 8 | 16927 | Harrison Valley | 56 | C | 4 | $138K |
| 9 | 16937 | Mills | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 16943 | Sabinsville | 53 | D | 0 | $163K |
| 11 | 16746 | Roulette | 44 | D | 34 | $96K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Potter County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Potter County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Potter County in Pennsylvania covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
9 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.