Water System Report NY

Center Healthcare

EPA ID: NY3830079 · 304 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Center Healthcare has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 304 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

304
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$309K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$70,977
Median Household Income
4,536
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Center Healthcare serves a community with a median household income of $70,977 and an estimated 4,536 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Center Healthcare's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Otsego County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

68 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Center Healthcare (EPA ID: NY3830079) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 304 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 13326 in Cooperstown.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Center Healthcare (NY3830079) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Center Healthcare water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Center Healthcare has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Center Healthcare serve?

Center Healthcare serves approximately 304 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Center Healthcare get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
2
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2015-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 304
Reported to New York

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Center Healthcare meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Center Healthcare serve?
Center Healthcare serves approximately 304 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Center Healthcare's water source?
Center Healthcare draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Center Healthcare's service area?
The Center Healthcare service area has a median household income of $70,977. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Center Healthcare get its water?
Center Healthcare's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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