Utility · TX1010908
RICE UNIVERSITY
RICE UNIVERSITY (PWSID TX1010908) is an active community water system in Texas serving about 8,415 people through roughly 75 service connections. Its primary source is listed as purchased surface water. Cities/areas associated with this system in EPA geographic data: Houston. In recent EPA records indexed here, we found 16 violation record(s), including 4 health-based and 0 still listed as addressed/unaddressed (not fully resolved). This page summarizes public EPA SDWA/ECHO data for educational purposes. It is not a substitute for your utility’s official Consumer Confidence Report or public notices.
System facts
- PWSID: TX1010908
- Type: Community water system (active)
- Primary source: Purchased surface water
- Owner type: Private
- Wholesaler flag: No
- Phone (EPA record): 713-348-5050
- Address (EPA record): PO BOX 1892, Houston 77251
Recent violation records (indexed subset)
Showing up to 40 recent violation identities (2021+ when dated), deduplicated from SDWA_VIOLATIONS_ENFORCEMENT. Status meanings come from EPA’s data dictionary (Resolved / Addressed / Unaddressed / Archived).
| Begin | Contaminant / issue | Violation | Category | Health-based | Status | Result / MCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | MON | No | Resolved | — |
| 11/01/2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) | MCL | Yes | Resolved | — |
| 10/17/2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | LSL Inventory | TT | Yes | Resolved | — |
| 10/17/2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | LSL Reporting | RPT | No | Resolved | — |
| 10/01/2023 | TTHM | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | MR | No | Resolved | — / MCL 0.080 mg/L |
| 10/01/2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | MR | No | Resolved | — / MCL 0.060 mg/L |
| 07/01/2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Other | No | Resolved | — / MCL |
| 06/09/2023 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Resolved | — / MCL |
| 06/01/2021 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Resolved | — / MCL |
| 04/01/2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | MON | No | Resolved | — |
| 04/01/2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation | TT | Yes | Resolved | — / MCL TT |
| 03/31/2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation | TT | Yes | Resolved | — / MCL TT |
| 01/01/2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Water Quality Parameter M/R | MR | No | Archived | — / MCL TT |
| 01/01/2022 | TTHM | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | MR | No | Archived | — / MCL 0.080 mg/L |
| 01/01/2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | MR | No | Archived | — / MCL 0.060 mg/L |
| — | Unspecified | — | No | — | — |
Lead & copper rule sample highlights
Codes PB90 / CU90 in SDWIS typically represent 90th percentile lead/copper monitoring results under the Lead and Copper Rule.
Lead (PB90)
- 12/31/2025: .0201 mg/L
- 12/31/2022: .005 mg/L
- 12/31/2021: .0069 mg/L
- 12/31/2018: .0025 mg/L
- 12/31/2017: .0088 mg/L
- 12/31/2014: .0052 mg/L
- 12/31/2013: .006 mg/L
- 12/31/2010: .00251 mg/L
FAQs
What does PWSID TX1010908 mean?
A Public Water System Identification number uniquely identifies a system in EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Texas IDs start with TX.
How current is this page?
Systems and geography reflect the EPA SDWA quarterly snapshot used for this build. Violation rows are a filtered recent subset (generally 2021+) and capped for readability—always confirm on ECHO and your CCR.
What should I do if I see a health-based violation?
Read the dates and status. Contact the utility for context, check for public notices, and review the newest Consumer Confidence Report. For medical concerns, talk with a clinician—this site is educational only.
Do lead/copper samples mean my home is safe?
LCR samples are utility monitoring results (often 90th percentile summary codes like PB90/CU90), not a test of every tap. Home plumbing can differ. Consider a certified lab test if you have reason for concern.
Citations
- EPA SDWIS via ECHO SDWA downloads: systems, geographic areas, violations/enforcement, LCR samples — SDWA Data Download Summary
- Explore the system in EPA tools using PWSID
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