Rice Lake
EPA ID: MN1690049 · 1,085 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rice Lake (MN1690049): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Rice Lake - the supplier serving 1,085 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rice Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rice Lake serves a community with a median household income of $91,064 and an estimated 45,702 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rice Lake's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Minnesota
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Rice Lake (EPA ID: MN1690049) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 1,085 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MN or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rice Lake (MN1690049) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rice Lake water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Rice Lake in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Rice Lake serve?
Rice Lake serves approximately 1,085 people across 2 ZIP codes in Minnesota.
Where does Rice Lake get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rice Lake Water Quality Report, MN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1690049/
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