Public water system · TX1010908
ActiveRice University
Community water system in Harris County, Texas, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
8,415
Service connections
75
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Archived |
| 2025-11-01 | 1A | 8000 | Yes | Archived |
| 2024-10-17 | 2E | 5200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | 4G | 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-06-01 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-09-15 | 34 | 3014 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-05-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-01-04 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
Rice University: frequently asked questions
Is Rice University's water safe to drink?
Rice University is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the TX state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Rice University?
Rice University (PWSID TX1010908) is a private-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does Rice University serve?
Rice University reports serving 8,415 people through 75 service connections in Harris County, Texas.
Where does Rice University get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Harris County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Houston | Harris | 2,970,543 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Pasadena | Harris | 152,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Clear Lake City Water Authority | Harris | 89,702 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Baytown | Harris | 86,004 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Houston Ud 5 - Kingwood | Harris | 80,073 | Community | Groundwater |
| Harris County MUD 165 | Harris | 40,503 | Community | Purchased surface water |