A99/100
Rice — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,161 people · Minnesota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MN1050002
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1994.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About Rice
Is Rice water safe to drink?
Rice water receives a grade of A (99/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has Rice detected?
1 contaminants were tested in Rice's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does Rice have any EPA violations?
Yes, Rice has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1994. Violation types include MR.
How many people does Rice serve?
Rice serves approximately 2,161 people, Minnesota.
What type of water does Rice provide?
Rice sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MN1050002.
How does Rice compare to other utilities in Minnesota?
Rice scores 99/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Minnesota state page for a full comparison of water systems.