Briggs, TX (78608) Home Safety Report
EPA data for Kempner Water Supply Corporation
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 78608 in Briggs, TX contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records since 2021.
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0093 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
- PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
- Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
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Out of every safety indicator logged for Briggs (78608), the high-priority category holds 1 - the critical category returns no results.
Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable
Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.
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Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.
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Safety & Health (6) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 78608 in Briggs, Texas is mapped to the water system Kempner Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1410028). This system provides water to approximately 17,721 people from surface water sources.
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Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 76549 (Killeen) - 9 mi - 15 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 76539 (Kempner) - 11 mi - 35 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 78605 (Bertram) - 14 mi - 10 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 76527 (Florence) - 14 mi - 22 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 76550 (Lampasas) - 16 mi - 44 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 76544 (Fort Hood) - 18 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 76542 (Killeen) - 19 mi - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 78642 (Liberty Hill) - 19 mi - 28 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 76522 (Copperas Cove) - 19 mi - 46 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 76541 (Killeen) - 19 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Kempner Water Supply Corporation (TX1410028) on EPA.gov.
5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
PFAS Contamination Detected
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 78608.
Detected compounds: PFBA, PFBS, PFPeA.
Highest measured level: 0.0094 µg/L
Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (7) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 78608 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 78608 (primary system: Kempner Water Supply Corporation), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 78608's water come from?
The recorded water source for Kempner Water Supply Corporation, a system mapped to ZIP code 78608, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 17,721 people.
How can I get my water tested in Briggs?
If Kempner Water Supply Corporation supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 78608 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 78608 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00926 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 78608?
78608 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Burnet County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 78608's water?
Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 78608. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Briggs, TX (78608) Home Safety Report. https://zipcheckup.com/report/78608/
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Page version: October 2026.
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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 78608
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76549 | Killeen, TX | 9.2 mi | B | 15 |
| 76539 | Kempner, TX | 11.0 mi | N/A | 35 |
| 78605 | Bertram, TX | 14.1 mi | N/A | 10 |
| 76527 | Florence, TX | 14.1 mi | N/A | 22 |
| 76550 | Lampasas, TX | 15.7 mi | N/A | 44 |
| 76544 | Fort Hood, TX | 18.1 mi | A | 1 |
| 76542 | Killeen, TX | 18.6 mi | B | 6 |
| 78642 | Liberty Hill, TX | 18.8 mi | N/A | 28 |
| 76522 | Copperas Cove, TX | 18.8 mi | N/A | 46 |
| 76541 | Killeen, TX | 19.2 mi | A | 1 |
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