Building Better Futures

As one of the nation’s leading water and wastewater treatment construction companies, Rice Lake has been ensuring healthier communities and better environments across the Upper Midwest since 1984. As an ENR Top 200 Environmental Contractor, we leverage our expertise to provide best-in-class, self-performing construction services to municipal and private water and wastewater clients and commercial and industrial markets. Because when it comes to building better futures, our innovation and commitment know no boundaries.

What We Build

Whether it’s water and wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, pump houses, industrial facilities, or commercial buildings, we are fully dedicated to delivering unmatched excellence and success with the utmost level of quality, value, integrity, and safety on every project we build.

Upper Midwest Premier Builder

Nationally recognized but locally focused, we’ve been proudly serving the Upper Midwest for 39 years with quality construction services.

Mission-Driven.
Values- Led.

Safety
Integrity
Quality & Value
Learning
Relationships
Employees
Loyalty

Building Better Together

Innovative. Collaborative. Inclusive. Just a few of the words that describe how we roll.

Passionate People. Powerful Solutions

At Rice Lake, people are our greatest asset.

Project Updates

New Wastewater Facility for Hartford, SD

New Wastewater Facility for Hartford, SD

The City of Hartford, South Dakota's current aging lagoon and residential growth had prompted the city for a new Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). Rice Lake was awarded the CMAR contract and the new wastewater treatment facility broke ground in mid-September of...

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Latest News

Meet our President, Wade Leonard!

Meet our President, Wade Leonard!

Wade is an iconic symbol in the water and wastewater construction industry. Even before he stepped foot into college to receive his degree in civil engineering from the University of MN, he spent most of his youth in or around the construction site with his father,...

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Rice Lake Launches New Website

Rice Lake Launches New Website

We are excited to announce the launch of our refreshed website. Now, you can explore Rice Lake's exceptional services, impressive portfolio of completed projects, and meet our talented leadership team. The website also has a blog section where we will share industry...

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