Mo. gets new group home sprinkler law
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Missouri's governor signed new fire safety requirements Friday for the state's long-term care facilities in response to a deadly fire at a group home for the mentally ill and disabled.
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By David Hendee, Omaha World-Herald, Neb.  Dec. 14--LINCOLN -- Water managers and irrigators in Nebraska's Republican River Valley will face gut-wrenching decisions in coming years if Gov. Dave Heineman carries out a new plan to prevent another legal clash with Kansas.
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By Bob Shaw, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.  Jun. 27--A chemical manufactured by the 3M Corp. has been found in a new area of Cottage Grove -- at high enough levels so the state is providing bottled water to six homes.
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By Leslie Griffy, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Dec. 13--A water leak in a fire sprinkler system Wednesday morning partially flooded an Apple Computer office on Tantau Avenue, officials with the California Water Service Co. said.
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By Carl Mario Nudi, The Bradenton Herald, Fla.  Dec. 17--PALMETTO -- Property owners will pay double what they pay now for the city to keep their neighborhood from flooding, if the city commission adopts a new fee schedule at a meeting Monday.
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By Scott M. Larson, Savannah Morning News, Ga.  Sep. 7--Town council had stopped a development because it didn't have  sprinklers, but judge ruled that wasn't proper.
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Protection of fresh water needs prompt clarification and strengthening in the United States.
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A far reaching consultation into plans to upgrade flood protection across the country is to be unveiled.
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By Shelley Byrne, The Paducah Sun, Ky.  Sep. 25--The rain is over, but the trouble is just beginning for some of those who live near creeks and rivers.
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By John Myers, Duluth News-Tribune, Minn.  May 24--The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources must start work on statewide regulations for new construction along Minnesota lakes and rivers under orders from the Minnesota Legislature.
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By John Raby  John Valleau's front lawn is bright green, the result of tirelessly lugging the sprinkler around his Kanawha County home.
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By Lisa Vorderbrueggen, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif.  Jan. 31--Freshman Rep. Jerry McNerney's first bill, which calls for increasing funds for water conservation pilot projects, is set for a hearing today in Washington.
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By Bob Shaw, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.  Mar. 7--3M Co. has a message for Washington and Dakota counties: Stop worrying about your water.
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By JULIAN WALKER  The State Water Control Board has another lawsuit on its hands related to a proposed 165-acre mixed-use development in Chesterfield County.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued new national water regulations yesterday that it said will help reduce lead in drinking water, keep utilities honest in testing for lead and warn the public when water poses a health risk.
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By Karen Nelson, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Dec. 14--PASCAGOULA -- A judge's ruling has allowed a utility that serves subdivisions along the Coast to almost double its rates for water service, even though state regulators said "no" to the increase.
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By Beth Lucas, The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz.  Sep. 4--Stealing or wasting water in Gilbert will become a misdemeanor crime under new ordinances approved by the Town Council.