Historical Compliance Records PA

Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp

EPA ID: PA1150186 ยท 2,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp (PA1150186): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Despite the 4 historical violations in its record, Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 2,000 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$303K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$88,852
Median Household Income
55,671
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp serves a community with a median household income of $88,852 and an estimated 55,671 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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1 violation
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3 violations
Duncannon Muni Water
2,000 people
50 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp (EPA ID: PA1150186) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,000 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 19320 in Coatesville.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp (PA1150186) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp serve?

Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp serves approximately 2,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp serve?
Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp serves approximately 2,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp's water source?
Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp's service area?
The Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp service area has a median household income of $88,852. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp get its water?
Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp (PA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1150186/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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