Rice, MN · Benton County
Rice Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Rice must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Rice.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Minnesota’s official records. Always confirm current status with Minnesota before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- MN1050002
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 2,187
- Service connections
- 721
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Rice is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 2,187 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.
Violation history
No violations on record for this system.
Enforcement actions
- April 15, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- September 30, 1989State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 30, 1983State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Rice required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Rice is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is Rice’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Rice’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Rice have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Rice.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
Rice City Council
3203932280
Rice, MN 56367