It was named for the nation of Sweden, the native country of its early pioneer settlers.

[4] The Coudersport Area Municipal Authority (CAMA) became involved in a controversial proposal for a fracking wastewater plant in early 2018.

The treated wastewater then will be transferred to CAMA for disposal into the headwaters of the Allegheny River.

[8][9][10][11] The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection fined JKLM $472,317 in 2016 for groundwater contamination caused by the use of an unapproved surfactant during the drilling of a natural gas well.

The contamination impacted six private drinking water wells in Sweden and Eulalia townships, Potter County.

[12] The Cattaugus County, New York, legislature as well as New York State Senator Catharine Young have joined the Seneca Nation in opposition to the proposed fracking wastewater plant.

18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.