Charles Cole Memorial Hospital
EPA ID: PA6530015 · 750 people served · 1 ZIP code
EPA monitoring data for Charles Cole Memorial Hospital shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 750 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Charles Cole Memorial Hospital Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Charles Cole Memorial Hospital serves a community with a median household income of $65,677 and an estimated 5,911 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 60% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital'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.
About 3% of homes in Potter County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital (EPA ID: PA6530015) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 750 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 16915 in Coudersport.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 16915 — Coudersport
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Charles Cole Memorial Hospital (PA6530015) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charles Cole Memorial Hospital water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Charles Cole Memorial Hospital has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Charles Cole Memorial Hospital serve?
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital serves approximately 750 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Charles Cole Memorial Hospital get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.