Water Service Line Material Notification

The City of Rice Lake has completed and submitted our service line materials inventory to the Minnesota Department of Health. The service line inventory is publicly available and you can check the materials for your service line by visiting the Lead Inventory Tracking Tool (LITT) at https://maps.umn.edu/LSL/ you may also contact us at 218-249-0917. 

If your address lists your service line as unknown call 218-249-0818 to set up an appointment for City staff to come and identify.

 Utilities – Public Works

The Utilities Department provides for the operation and maintenance of the city's water and sewer systems. Providing clean and safe water and reducing inflow and infiltration into our Sanitary Sewer System.  This is done through regularly scheduled inspections, water testing, and routine maintenance.

Shayne Downey – Supervisor
218-249-0818
Shayne@ricelakecitymn.com

Robin Murphy – Clerk
218-249-0917
robin@RiceLakeCityMN.com

Justin Schendel – Certified Utility Worker
Justin@RiceLakeCityMN.com

You can access and manage your Utility Account and make online payments by selecting the link below.

How much does your utilities cost per month and why?

What's happening in your community?

Selling your home and have city sewer?  You will need to contact the Utility Clerk to schedule a sewer lateral inspection prior to closing on your home unless a passing inspection was completed within the last five years.  A Certificate of Compliance letter from the City would have been sent to you after the inspection and expires within five years of date on letter. If you choose to hire a licensed plumber to do the inspection, they will need to complete the Sewer Lateral Inspection Form and provide the video for the City to review.

Buying or building a home that has or will have city sewer and/or water?  Complete the Water/Sewer Application form.

Connecting to city sewer and/or water for the first time? 

City water – is it safe for drinking? Review the latest Consumer Confidence Report (links below) or stop by City Hall to request a printed copy.

Water meters 

Hydrant Use Permit

Sewer Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG)

Sanitary Sewer Overflows

Summer Sewer and Snowbird Applicant Forms & Policy

Utility Ordinances and Policies

City Ordinances

    • Ordinance #25 – Sewer
    • Ordinance #27 – Water
    • Ordinance #28 – FOG (fats, oils, grease)
    • Ordinance #44 – Establishment of Sewer & Water Trunk Areas, Trunk Fees, and Connection Fees with the City of Rice Lake
  • FOG Inspection Policy
  • Sewer Inspection Policy

Utility Contractor Permit