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The Journal of the Association of Water Board Directors - Texas (AWBD) is published by the Association throughout the year in Houston, Texas. The materials contained in the Journal are compiled from various sources of information available to the AWBD and from articles submitted by individuals.

The opinions and representations contained herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Association, the Board of Trustees, or individual members, thereof, nor does the Association or the Board warrant the factual accuracy of all of the materials herein.

Readers are encouraged to read carefully, study the issues raised, and come to their own conclusions.

ON THE COVER:

The Texas wildflowers, growing fast in a field, symbolize the out-of-control inflation, plaguing the nation, as we approach the Spring of 2022.

Rising Inflation and MUDs From the President .............................................................................. 1 AWBD Board of Trustees...................................................................3 AWBD Advisory Council.....................................................................4 AWBD Committee Chairs..................................................................7 Welcome New Members ..................................................................9 AWBD Information................................................................................9 Mission & Vision Statement.......................................................9 AWBD Staff............................................................................................9 Contact AWBD....................................................................................9 Parks Meeting Schedule............................................................. 11 2022 PFIA Training ................................................................................8 Leading the Way: Keeping Your Community LCRR Compliant and Informed....................................................13 2022 AWBD Midwinter Conference Session Recap..........17 2022 AWBD Midwinter Photo Gallery...................................... 25 AWBD ‘21-’22 Calendar.............................. 29

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Boiling: How Rising Inflation Could Burn Water Districts ................................... 33 Rethinking Rate Orders in Strange Economic Times ........................................... 37 The Seawater Desalination Solution

2022 AWBD Midwinter Recap

to The Growing Need for Alternative Water................................................................... 45 Passages............................................................ 53

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FROM THE PRESIDENT director on my MUD for over 26 years, I am still learning. When I first became a director in 1996, MUDs did not have websites, park bonds didn’t exist, and lead and copper rules were definitely not a topic of conversation. As our industry moves forward, changes, evolves and is faced with new challenges and regulations, we must all take our education journey seriously. It doesn’t matter where you are – Year 1 or Year 27 – we all must keep learning.

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Dear AWBD Family, “The key to fitting in is participation.” I stole this quote from my Pastor at Church. Over the years, he used this phrase to impress upon the congregation the importance of doing more than just sitting in a pew on Sunday.

In my role as President of AWBD, I hope to impress upon you how important education and participation are to our communities. Virtual or In-Person, participating in AWBD’s educational opportunities are more convenient and even higher quality.

If you are reading this letter, please make 2022 the year you fully explore all AWBD’s educational offerings. If you’ve never attended a conference, attend one this year. If you’ve never attended Spring breakfast, sign up today. What about monthly virtual Parks meetings? Have you taken advantage of all the great programming we have in our growing video library on our website? Step outside of your comfort zone a bit and try participating in at least one way you have never attempted before.

My other passion is AWBD Membership. AWBD is the best investment a special district can make for its directors. It pains me to think there are MUD’s who have never heard of AWBD or have any idea that AWBD even exists. These districts are operating in silos with no education or networking opportunities, going it alone with no way to connect or learn from the industry. Some districts have been AWBD members, attended conferences, read the Journal, and then made a conscious decision that AWBD is not “their cup of tea”. While regrettable, at least these districts gave it a shot.

This desire to help fellow directors navigate challenges is what has led us to a create a new feature you may have seen on our website with a nautical theme, titled “Chart Your District’s Course”. This webpage is part of a larger campaign with matching mailers that launches a new initiative to find those districts who don’t know what AWBD has to offer and encourage them to join. We want new members and old to find and enjoy everything AWBD has to offer. Numerous committees, including Membership and Communications, have worked hand in hand with our talented staff to bring the Board’s vision to reality.

By constantly learning and improving—by participating—we as directors help our residents and industry thrive in our vibrant communities across Texas. H

Why am I so passionate about education? Because serving those communities that elected us is a great honor and responsibility. No matter how long you have served, there is always something new to learn.

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AWBD CHAIRS 2021-2022 COMMITTEE / SUBCOMMITTEE NAME Government Affairs Committee

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2022 PFIA TRAINING

2022 PFIA Training In conjunction with the 2022 Annual Conference, AWBD is sponsoring a Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) Training Workshop. Limited to 65 participants, the workshop is conducted under the auspices of the Center for Public Management from the University of North Texas. The workshop will meet the certification needs of those directors designated as investment officers for their utility districts, whether six-hour initial training or four-hour renewal training.

Under HB 675, which became effective in May, 2001, special requirements apply to districts governed by Chapters 36 and 49 of the Texas Water Code. Specifically, for these districts, the investment officer must take six hours of initial training and four hours of renewal training every two years thereafter.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AWBD extends a warm welcome to the following members who have recently joined the Association. If you know of a district or firm interested in joining AWBD, the Membership Committee would be happy to visit with them. Contact the AWBD office or visit awbd.org for a copy of the Membership application.

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AWBD STAFF The AWBD staff is dedicated to assisting Association members in a professional and efficient manner at all times - whether at a conference, at the office or in response to your e-mailed questions during the year. Please contact staff members by phone or e-mail Augustus “AUGGIE” Campbell Executive Director acampbell@awbd-tx.org

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CONTACT AWBD Association of Water Board Directors - Texas Energy Tower 11700 Katy Freeway, Suite 450 | Houston, TX 77079 Office phone: 281/350-7090 or Toll free: 800/597-0122 FAX: 281/350-7092 website: www.awbd.org

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LEADING THE WAY: KEEPING YOUR COMMUNITY LCRR COMPLIANT AND INFORMED Your district may be able to wait to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (“LCRR”) that went into effect December 16, 2021, but we suggest water districts act now. Directors should speak with their lawyers, engineers, operators, and financial advisors to prepare for these changes.

The Lead Up. The Lead and Copper Rule is not new, which is good news for newer communities. Communities built before the early 1990s will have greater potential compliance issues. Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1986, banning lead in on-premises plumbing and required the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to develop lead and copper rules. In 1991, the first Lead and Copper Rules went into effect, setting limits on lead and copper constituents in drinking water systems. The EPA revised these rules in 1996, 2000, and 2007. Then in 2014, the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis brought national attention to the dangers of lead in drinking water.

The EPA announced in 2019 that it would develop the LCRR. Compliance with the LCRR will require a more meticulous approach than the previous Lead and Copper Rule. Texas water districts will know substantially more about how to implement the LCRR after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) releases its draft LCRR implementation rules later this year. After the LCRR went into effect in December 2021, the EPA then announced that it intends

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to release new Lead and Copper Rule improvements after the LCRR goes into effect in 2024. Consequently, water districts will need to stay attentive.

Old Lines. Communities built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes and fixtures and will need to spend more time and effort on LCRR compliance than newer communities. Communities that have detected lead in the past, even if under the 15 parts per billion (“ppb”) action level, are much more likely to hit the new trigger level of 10 ppb, especially with the new sampling requirements. By October 16, 2024, water districts must inventory service lines, verify the line material, noting any lead service line, and make the inventory information available to the public.

Triggered. The LCRR will require water systems to identify locations most likely to have elevated levels of lead and then test those areas most likely to show elevated lead levels. The LCRR standardizes testing requirements and requires water utilities to request tests inside homes and buildings. These testing changes make it more likely that water systems will find samples that meet or exceed the trigger level.

Water systems that exceed the trigger level will need to meet additional testing and inventory requirements.

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ment of a service within 45 days of the date the landowner completes a line replacement. After exceeding the trigger levels, districts must also reconsider their corrosion control plan.

Schooling the Community. The LCRR requires water systems to test all schools and child-facilities for lead levels within five years. AWBD’s experts suggest that you test these sites sooner and coordinate with them ahead of time. AWBD’s experts also suggest that you educate your community early—utilities are in a better provide good information early rather than attempt to correct rumors later. The LCRR requires water utilities to develop communication plans resources to share with residents, including health information, “financing solutions”, and landowner options online replacement.

By 2024, communities with lead service lines, including galvanized pipe, and other types of lead fixtures will have to develop replacement plans by 2024, but these plans can take a decade or more to implement.

Communities with replacement plans will also have more stringent replacement requirements.

Getting the Gist. While not required, many industry experts are already recommending geographic information system (“GIS”) based project management software. The GIS software can track the service line inventory, track testing/sampling requirements and results, helping ensure and demonstrate compliance.

Stay Tuned. For more information, please see AWBD’s 2022 Midwinter Program, Getting the Lead Out, which goes into more depth and is a good starting point to start thinking through. AWBD will continue to provide more information and resources on LCRR at Summer Conference and through the AWBD Pipeline. H

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AWBD MID-WINTER CONFERENCE SESSION RECAP

BY NICOLE SEGURA

The Association of Water Board Directors hosted its Midwinter conference in January in Galveston.

AWBD offered 10 sessions that covered many important issues including legislative updates, new EPA lead and copper rule revisions, and Nitrification Action Plans. A summary of each session is below.

Legislative Session Update Cole Karr, National Special Districts Coalition Trey Lary, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP The AWBD is now a member of the National Special Districts Coalition (NSDC) which works with many state associations and special districts to provide them with representation in Washington, D.C. NS-

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DC’s goal is to ensure that districts and their priorities are top of mind to federal legislators. In 2021, Congress passed the Infrastructure Investments and Job Act which provides $1 trillion in contributions to water and wastewater projects. Some areas that will receive funding include: $55 billion in new water authorizations over the next five years directly to districts via federal/state grants; $14.65 billion in Drinking Water State Revolving Funds through FY 2026; $510 million for assistance to disadvantaged communities; expansion of programs to purchase filters to remove contaminants from public water systems; Operational Sustainability Program for small water systems; and the Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program.

NSDC is also tracking pending legislation including: Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects (HELP) Act–Lets districts act as they await FEMA funds.

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act–Allows the Department of Homeland Security to share threat resources with local governments.

Reforming Disaster Recovery Act–Creates a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that can be used for infrastructure service.

This sets up long term disaster recovery programs for cities, towns, etc., but excludes special districts.

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Build Back Better Act–Includes critical infrastructure needs like lead remediation and cybersecurity issues that could positively impact water districts.

In Texas legislative issues, the 2020 census revealed that Texas has gained almost 4 million new residents and, as a result, gained two congressional districts (Austin and Houston). Several senators and representatives that have been supportive of water districts have retired. Looking to the 88th legislative session, important topics include: new water district member education; obtaining better options for hosting virtual meetings; the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Sunset process; and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) discharge permits.

Is your Well ‘Well’? A guide for Water Well Rehabilitation, Maintenance, and Testing Jim Caldwell, C&C Water Services Garrett Huebner, C&C Water Services Common well problems include a pumping rate decrease; hearing sounds like rattling or vibration; sand, gravel, or brass shavings; and a change in the quality of water. Problems in the well can be due to mineral build up; interference of other wells; a decline in static water level; and structure failure. Issues with the pump are often worn parts; holes in column parts; reduced motor RPM; and dropped impeller. Rattles and vibrations can be due to lack of lubrication; motor bearing failure; worn pump or shaft bearings; or plugged lineshaft bearings. As always, it’s important to maintain equipment to prevent costly failures and downtime!

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Legislative Session Cole Karr, National Special Districts Coalition speaking after being introduced by AWBD Executive Vice President Jerry Homan

Getting the Lead Out: EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) Auggie Campbell, Executive Director, AWBD Jerry Homan, GM Harris Co FWSD 61 Erich Peterson, P.E. Mike Thornhill, Si Environmental The EPA’s new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) took effect Dec. 16, 2021, and have a compliance deadline of Oct. 16, 2024. LCRR changes include: A Testing and “Trigger Level”. EPA retains the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 15 ppb and testing regimen. A system-wide reading above 10 ppb requires water systems to take further treatment, monitoring, and public notification actions.

Lead Service Line (LSL) inventory. Water systems are required to investigate, catalog, and make available records on public and private lines, noting any LSL. LSL Replacement Plan. A water system must have a plan for LSL replacement meeting all LCRR requirements by the compliance deadline.

Tap Sampling. Clarifies tap sampling procedures.

School & Childcare Monitoring. Public water systems are required to monitor for lead at elementary schools and child-care facilities.

Public Education and Notification. New requirements.

Public Funding Opportunities. $15 billion that includes $221 million for Texas; however, it’s very hard for MUDs to qualify. The EPA FITS Tool located here can offer some assistance.

The panel said it’s essential for districts to make plans now!

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Identity Theft & Fraud Awareness, How to Avoid becoming a Victim Sergeant Roy Guinn, Harris County Constable Pct. 5 There are 4.7 million reported cases of fraud annually in the United States, costing consumers more than $3.3 billion a year. The most common schemes are imposter cons, followed by online shopping and COVID-19 related scams. Scams like phishing–which look like genuine emails from a bank, for example– are hard to distinguish from authentic communication. It’s essential for consumers who use electronic communications for personal or business purposes take the time to protect against fraud. There are a variety of services like virus protection, internet security, and identity protection products as well as personal credit monitoring solutions that can help prevent or detect fraud.

Does Your Sewer System Need a Laxative?

Chris Meeks, San Jacinto River Authority Jason Williams, San Jacinto River Authority Bill Rackley, AEI Engineering, a Baxter & Woodman Company A good sewer system is a healthy sewer system! A typical utility district sanitary sewer system spans from the residential tap, down the collection system, through the lift station, into the wastewater treatment plant, and finally discharges into the receiving stream. There are important considerations

Jerry Homan, AWBD Executive Vice President & Linda Backlund, North Texas Trustee

for a healthy system: the condition of the tap; the condition of the sanitary sewer pipe (including pipe

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joints, sags, root intrusion, and other taps); lift station considerations (maintenance items vs. capital items); and what might ail a force main. It’s important to make sure the wastewater plant is also operating at maximum functionality: Is the color of the sewage correct for the appropriate basin? Does it smell right? Is there enough air? What might be happening at the clarifier? Is your treated effluent dechlorinated when it hits the receiving stream? It’s essential to conduct checkups because routine inspection and maintenance are key. Inspections are always worth the cost–don’t put them off! And it’s always a good reminder: No Wipes in the Pipes!

This campaign educates customers on how flushing wipes can wreak havoc on a sewer system.

NAPS–Nitrification Action Plans: A Wake-Up Call Steve C. Grychka, Water Utility Services, Inc. Nitrification Action Plans (NAPS) are required by the TCEQ for all systems that utilize chloramines as disinfectants. Most public water systems that receive surface water fall into this category. Understanding nitrification and the problems associated with it enables system operators to maintain adequate chlorine residuals throughout the system. As a director on a board of a district that utilizes chloramines, it’s important to understand nitrification due to the additional costs a district will incur to implement and maintain a nitrification action plan. Ground water requires minimal treatment, just a shot of free chlorine for disinfection and that’s about it. Surface water, however, requires extensive treatment. Nitrification is a bacteriological process in which amAWBD - TEXAS JOURNAL | Spring 2022

monia and organic nitrogen in water is reduced into nitrite and then nitrate. This should not occur in a water system, so it’s important for systems treating with chloramines to monitor for it. A copy of the NAP must be located onsite and made available to the TCEQ when requested. The NAP requires systems to monitor for multiple parameters for testing, sampling, and frequency.

Pay Me Now, or Pay Me Later: The Benefits of a Preventive Maintenance Program Will Morefield, North Side Electric Motors David Neil, Neil Technical Services Preventative maintenance is highly encouraged as districts will save money by implementing a preventative plan as it’s more expensive to service equipment after it fails. Abide by the 3 P’s: periodic maintenance, predictive maintenance, and preventative maintenance. Water plant directors should study and follow equipment operations manuals; know the environment where equipment is located; and use experience to finetune a maintenance schedule. Districts that do not deploy preventative maintenance often suffer very expensive maintenance cost that are often not in the budget.

MUD Life Cycle: From Developing to Developed Linda Backlund, McKinney MUD 1 F. J. Jones, Brazoria Co MUD 21 Alex Kamkar, Bold Fox Development Since Texas water districts began in the 1960’s, the development landscape and annexation expectations have changed significantly. The general philosophy back then was that once development was complete the district would be annexed into a city and the city would take over the infrastructure. But as that concept has changed over the years, the life cycle of a district has changed and expanded. Developers, consultants, and directors have traversed through these changes all while still creating thriving communities across Texas.

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for the development and transition phase; and 10 years or more to reach full development. The TCEQ requires detailed plans prior to approval as MUDS must comply with their regulations.

But WAIT, there’s more! Secrets of the Rate Order Revealed!

Calvin C. Browne, Jr., Municipal District Services Kathryn Foss, Municipal Financial Services, LP Adisa Harrington, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP A well-structured Rate Order can provide the building blocks for a district in all stages of its lifecycle.

According to the TCEQ, “districts may adopt rules to govern their methods, terms, and conditions of service. These rules also may address water distribution, water conservation, and the safety and sanitation of sewer systems.”

Rate Orders typically cover the following: • Types of users/customers.

• What a ‘connection’ is and other important definitions.

• Components of a district’s system.

• Tap and inspection requirements.

• Plumbing and sewer rules.

• Water and sewer rates.

• Procedures for termination of service, wastewater quality requirements, and penalties/enforcement mechanisms.

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Districts can enforce Rate Orders for offenses including: • Violating any provision of the Rate Order.

• Unauthorized use of district services or facilities.

• Unauthorized or unapproved development.

• Stealing, destroying, or damaging district facilities or property.

• Using a septic tank in the district.

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LANDSCAPING PARKS & TRAILS

HARRIS COUNTY MUD 173 David Tinney, Rick Raymor

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LANDSCAPING PARKS & TRAILS

TIMBER LANE UTILITY DISTRICT Alfred Gessel, Eric Landstaff, Daniel Meacham, James Messer, Robert Schenck

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BOILING: HOW RISING INFLATION COULD BURN WATER DISTRICTS Whether at the gas pump or in the grocery store, we all notice when prices rise and fall. A little inflation is a sign of a healthy economy. Too much inflation signals that too many dollars are chasing too few goods and services. Inflation pumps up prices, deflates the value of savings, and can seriously undermine a water district’s planning and financial plumbing in surprising ways.

Inflation Trends. For years, the U.S. has seen relatively weak inflation, averaging 2.25% annually since 2000, slightly lower than the average of 2.92% inflation rate since 1900. Low inflation has been good for consumers and water districts, which have seen low interest rates. However, since 2021, prices increases have been less predictable. The pandemic, a housing boom, and an energy crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have all contributed to the highest inflation in over 40 years.

Index Issues. Certain types of price increases, and inflation, matter to water districts more than others.

The price of pizza may not matter, for instance, but the price of pumps and steel can be game changers. The U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bureau of Labor Statistics measure inflation and track indexes or bundles of goods and services. The two main indexes are the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI). CPI includes items like pizza, gas, house prices, doctor bills, water bills, and other costs paid by

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ratepayers but not utility districts. PPI includes items like labor costs, gas, office rents, employer health insurance premiums, chemical costs, and other goods and services paid by businesses.

In 2021, PPI increased by 9.7% while CPI rose by 7.0%, so inflation has been even worse for water districts than ratepayers. Some water districts may face less exposure to inflation than others, depending on how the districts’ contracts and project cycle. Many water districts obtain goods and services under contracts that provide some initial buffers. Such price increases may also undo engineering estimates, bonding capacity, and other planning considerations.

Caustic Concerns. Districts may see steep increases in operations and capital costs as new contracts include updated terms for pricing, reflecting the rise in PPI. Chemical prices of key inputs, like caustic soda, increased by more than 15% in 2021, which will drive water district operational costs up sharply. A shrinking number of licensed operators and a tight labor market will likely require wage increases.

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a “capped” PPI index in 2010. This indexed rate-rise saved ratepayers money over time because repair costs and the cost of borrowing would have been drastically more expensive without the indexed increases. Access to capital allows utilities to build when prices are low and operations are more flexible.

When contracts are too favorable to water utilities and resources are scarce, contractors, especially vendors, will be under pressure to sell to whoever is offering to pay the best price. When a vendor does not have enough resources to cover all its contract obligations, the buyer with the “best deal” is often the first to get cut off. The only thing more expensive than paying higher prices for key commodities is going without.

Re-procuring commodities and services can be extremely costly, so working with operators, engineers, attorneys, and financial advisors, to maintain operations and prepare for the future, while frustrating, will be critical.

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AWBD plans to offer more information and professional advice on dealing with inflation between now and annual conference.

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RETHINKING RATE ORDERS IN STRANGE ECONOMIC TIMES

BY KATHRYN FOSS & ADISA HARRINGTON

We took a light-hearted approach to our session for this year’s Midwinter conference and had a lot of fun preparing and giving the presentation. However, we did not dive into detail about how powerful the Rate Order document really is. As we come out of a global pandemic and establish our new normal, the ongoing economic impact will be felt for some time, and Rate Orders may be a tool that water districts should consider.

We are seeing the ripple effect of supply chain shortages, labor shortages and inflation in our industry. Unprecedented price increases are occurring and forcing everyone to take a closer look, not only at expenses, but also at the revenues we de-

pend on to cover them. We mentioned in our session that Rate Orders can be a strategic part of the budgeting process for every District. Water and sewer revenues are one of the few ways to fund district operations. Now, more than ever, it’s important to have an up-to-date Rate Order that, at a minimum, is designed to provide the revenue needed to cover the related operational expenses.

Every water district providing water and wastewater service has a Rate Order, be it simple or complex.

If your water district’s Rate Order works well as-is and does everything that your water district needs, there is no need to change or update it. If you aren’t sure if your district is getting the most out of its Rate Order, the questions outlined below are a good place to start a discussion.

1. If your district provides garbage service, are the water and sewer revenues sufficient to cover the garbage expense? Do you update rates whenever such expenses increase (such as when there is a CPI or PPI increase)?

2. If you buy surface water or pay pumpage fees to a wholesale water provider, are you passing these costs on to your retail customers? Are you updating your Rate Order every time there is a published rate

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increase, or is your Rate Order provision automatically adjusting to include the increased rates?

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Have you considered conservation and other incentives and disincentives to encourage residents and potentially businesses to reduce water use, take waste disposal seriously, and adopt “good behaviors” that reduce operational costs?

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Have you considered language to assist with compliance issues, like the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, and other regulatory requirements and the related costs?

Rate Orders are powerful, but they have limits and requirements, which means that boards and consultants should work together to think through how your Rate Order should work. H

3. Overall, are your water and sewer revenues covering the expenses of your portion of the corresponding facilities?

If the answer is ‘No’ to any of these, you may want to start a conversation on your Rate Order with your consultants. When we start looking at strategic budgeting for a district, we take a deeper dive and look at some of the following components: 1.

Rate Order usage structure can have a big impact. How tiered is your usage? Do you charge one rate for any amount of water used? Do you have a flat wastewater rate or do you have a tiered rate based on usage?

When we structure a Rate Order with conservation in mind, residents who use less water rarely see significant increases in their monthly bills.

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Have you updated your tap connection fees lately? As mentioned earlier, we are seeing large increases in materials, including pipes.

The price of copper and other metal also has increased. Making sure your Rate Order keeps up with material increases will ensure that you continue to cover these expenses.

3. Have you considered an administrative component to “decouple” rates from us age?

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2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Your quick Guide To 2022 Annual Conference Fort Worth is ready to welcome AWBD’s Annual Conference back to its exciting city. We are looking forward to bringing to you an informative yet fun Conference!

According to the AWBD office, registrations for this event in June have been enthusiastic since registration opened in late February. Delegates planning to attend Annual Conference are strongly encouraged to com-plete their Conference registration immediately to secure all amenities available.

Conference Registration and Fees: Date: Thursday, June 23 - Saturday, June 25, 2022 Location: Fort Worth Convention Center Hit the trail to the Fort Worth Convention Center for Summer Conference. An AWBD favorite and an easy drive, the Center boasts a wide-open feel and a great stage for this premier Texas water Industry event.

The Conferences Subcommittee is rounding up a grade-A line up of water industry experts. The 2,000+ delegates and guests will enjoy saying “howdy” to friends, colleagues, consultants, and exhibitors. Whether delegates need training or a round of golf, AWBD Summer Conference will get you heading in the right direction.

General sessions on regulations and innovation, and at least 9 outstanding breakout seminars will provide delegates with a wide range of topics and ideas to explore.

Starting with the welcome Reception on Thursday evening, then opening of the Exhibitor’s Area, this conference is set to shine.

Delegates once again will enjoy lunch in the exhibitor’s area on Friday, giving them more opportunities to see the 100+ exhibits on display.

Vote for Trustees immediately following the conclusion of the General Session on Friday.

Awards, new AWBD Trustees, and 2022 Water Smart Partners will be announced at the closing luncheon on Saturday.

Take a gander at the AWBD website and the tentative Annual Conference Schedule for the latest information on programming. Complete Program Notes and the full conference schedule will be printed in the Summer edition of the AWBD Journal.

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So, get ready to pack your bags and head to Fort Worth in June!

Conference Registration and Fees: Deadline for “Early Bird” Registration is March 30, 2022 Registrations received no later than the close of business March 30, 2022 will be charged at the rate of $425.00 for members and $850.00 for non-members. Registrations made after March 30, 2022 will be charged at the rate of $475.00 for members and $950.00 for nonmembers. Any registration accepted after May 11, 2022 will be charged $575.00 for members and $1150.00 for non-members per registration and do not guarantee the registrant seating at food functions nor receipt of conference materials or hospitality items.

Cancellation Policy: All Cancellations must be made in writing. A $50.00 administrative fee is assessed for each conference registration canceled on or before May 11, 2022.

There will be no refunds after May 11, 2022. All registrations are non-transferable.

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THE SEAWATER DESALINATION SOLUTION TO THE GROWING NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE WATER

BY MATT NICHOLLS, VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, INVENERGY; MARK ELLISON, REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR, IDE; AND NAYELI GALLARDO, ASSOCIATE, INVENERGY

The Seawater Desalination Solution to The Growing Need for Alternative Water Texas experiencing rapid population andDevelopment, industrial living in a location under severe drought.

Matt isNicholls, Vice President of Business Invenergy; Mark Ellison, Regional Sales This hisgrowth that is only projected to continue. Between toric Texas drought, including the severe drought in Director, IDE; and Nayeli Gallardo, Associate, Invenergy 2010 and 2020, the state’s population grew by 16%- 2011, cost the state $17B in economic damages and - Texas twiceisas much as the restpopulation of the country.

Some growth 100,000 in isjobs experiencing rapid and industrial that onlylost. projected to continue. Between Texas counties experienced even larger growth with 2010 and 2020, the state’s population grew by 16%‐‐ twice as much as the rest of the country. Some Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties on the Gulf Coast Subsidence caused by ground compaction due to Texas counties experienced even larger growth with Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties on the Gulf Coast growing about 29% and 19%, respectively. aquifer depletion is causing land around Houston to growing about 29% and 19%, respectively. sink, aggravating flooding, reducing the capacity of AAreliable aquifers to store water, and damaging infrastructure reliablewater watersupply supplyisiscritical criticalto tosupport support this this concontinued growth; however, water is a scarce resource. tinued growth; however, water is a scarce resource. and municipal and industrial customers are seeing Most surface water rights are fully allocated throughout Texas and surface water depends on rain Most surface water rights are fully allocated through- access to groundwater restricted. Houston has sunk patterns Southwest is undergoing a historic drought with more than 50% of and the Texas out Texas and andthe surface waterUS depends on rain pat- up to eight feet in some areas the Houston repopulation living in a location under severe drought.

This historic Texas drought, including the severe terns and the Southwest US is undergoing a historic gion has established subsidence districts for Fort droughtwith in 2011, the state $17B in economic damages andGalveston, 100,000 inand jobsHarris lost. Counties to transition drought morecost than 50% of the Texas population Bend,

Figure 1: Texas drought timeline (source: US Drought Monitor – March 3, 2022) Figure 3: Regional benefits from the Invenergy and IDE seawater desalination facility (Brazosport Seawater Desalination Center).

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Subsidence caused by ground compaction due to aquifer depletion is causing land around Houston to sink, aggravating flooding, reducing the capacity of aquifers to store water, and damaging infrastructure and municipal and industrial customers are seeing access to groundwater Houston |hasSpring sunk 2022 AWBDrestricted.

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Galveston, and Harris Counties to transition customers from groundwater to surface water to reduce the detrimental and irreversible impacts of subsidence. The subsidence districts are critical to protecting the long‐term viability of the water supply and safety of the region. The main tool is a requirement for municipal and industrial customers to transition to surface water while paying a penalty of up to twice the cost of surface water to continue using groundwater. customers from by groundwater to surface water to A 2021 study engineering firm CDM Smith reduce the detrimental and irreversible impacts evaluated municipal water demand growth in of subsidence.

TheFort subsidence districts are by critical to Brazoria and Bend Counties driven protecting the long-term viability of the water suppopulation and surface water transition. It ply and safety of the region. The main tool is a redetermined that the Brazosport Water Authority quirement for municipal and industrial customers to (BWA),to which serves water userspaying in these transition surface water while a penalty counties, may million water gallonstoa continue day of up to twice theneed cost ~30 of surface using groundwater.

(MGD) of new capacity to serve existing and new

2040 Water Demand & Source Options for Brazoria & Ft Bend

water users by 2040 (Figure 2This level of

Figure 2. BWA water supply requirements to support 2040 A 2021 studywater by engineering firm further CDM Smith industrial demand would stressevalthe demands (source: CDM Smith 2021 study) Figure 2. BWA water supply requirements to support 2040 demands uated municipal water demand growth in Brazoria (source: CDM Smith 2021 study) and Fort Bend Counties driven by population and surface water transition. It determined that the Brazosport Water Authority (BWA), which serves water people globally, and the Brazoria region has access users in these counties, may need ~30 million gal- to seawater. The 2022 Texas Water Plan calls for aplons a day (MGD) of new capacity to serve existing proximately 160 MGD (179,000 acre-feet per year) of and new water users by 2040 (Figure 2This level of desalination capacity in Region H by 2030. Similarindustrial water demand would further stress the ly, the CDM Smith study found desalination to be a existing water supplies in the system. Fort Bend suitable option to meet this growing need. Invenergy County’s total water demand is expected to grow has identified additional regional benefits (Figure 3) supplies the system.

Fort by Bend County’s waterdesalination demand is expected to grow by of a total seawater plant in the region. byexisting more water than 25% and in Brazoria County’s nearthan 25%according and Brazoria nearly 15% by 2040, according to the 2022 Texas Water Plan. lymore 15% by 2040, to County’s the 2022by Texas Water Invenergy and datacenters, IDE Technologies (IDE) are developPlan.

Additional demand industrial growth, in- chemical Additional demand from from industrial growth, including plants, semiconductor ingrequire a state-of-the-art seawater desalination plant in cluding chemical plants, datacenters,will semiconducfabricators, and auto manufacturing create jobs, but substantial reliable water supply that Freeport, Texas to deliver these benefits as part of tor fabricators, and auto manufacturing will create will increase this water stress. jobs, but require substantial reliable water supply a regional solution. The Brazosport Seawater Desalination Centerimmediate will deliverlimitations reliable, drought-proof that willchallenges increase this These callwater for a stress. new and reliable water solution to address and clean water supply to meet the increasing challengenable further economic growth. Seawater desalination provides reliable water for industry and 300 These challenges call for a new and reliable water es of the region with benefits for the entire Brazos million people globally, and the Brazoria region has access to seawater. The 2022 Texas Water Plan calls solution to address immediate limitations and en- River Basin. The project is designed to supply 25 for approximately 160 MGD (179,000 acre‐feet per year) of desalination capacity in Region H by 2030. able further economic growth. Seawater desalination MGD, scalable to 50 MGD based on customer needs, Similarly,reliable the CDM Smith found desalination a suitable option to meet this growing need. with conveyance through BWA’s pipelines in Brazoria provides water forstudy industry and 300 millionto be

Invenergy has identified additional regional benefits (Figure 3) of a seawater desalination continued plant in the on page 45 region.

Figure Regional benefits from the Invenergy and IDE seawater desalination Seawater Desalination Center).

Figure 3:3:Regional benefits from the Invenergy and IDE seawater desalination facility (Brazosport facility Seawater(Brazosport Desalination Center).

Invenergy and IDE Technologies (IDE) are developing a state‐of‐the‐art seawater desalination plant in Freeport, Texas to deliver| these AWBD - TEXAS JOURNAL Springbenefits 2022 as part of a regional solution. The Brazosport Seawater Desalination Center will deliver reliable, drought‐proof clean water supply to meet the increasing

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Figure 4: Brazosport Seawater Desalination Center project overview.

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As the economic and population growth of the Brazos River Basin continues the Brazosport Desalination Center can address the water supply risks ensuring that Texans and Texas businesses of have a reliable and sustainable water supply. The scalable project approach, distribution partnership with BWA, and experience of the development team position this project for success. There is also a unique opportunity for government support to enable this project via infrastructure funding. These components position

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As the economic and population growth of the Brazos River Basin continues the Brazosport Desalination Center can address the water supply risks ensuring Figure 5: World class development, engineering, and operation capabilities. that Texans and Texas Figure 5: World class development, engineering, and operation capabilities. businesses of have a As the economic and population growth of the Brazos River Basin continues the Brazosport Desalination reliable andofsustainable country, more $45 in Texas Center canhave addresscompleted the water supply risks than ensuring thatbillion Texans and businesses have a reliablewater supply. The scalable and sustainablefor water supply.

The scalable project including approach, distribution partnership with BWA, and approach, distribution partnership with BWA, transactions built across its portfolio, 21 project experience of the development team position this project for success.

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PASSAGES On behalf of the membership, the Board of Trustees extends its deepest sympathies to our members and friends who have lost loved ones. May shared memories and the warmth of sincere friendship bring you comfort in your time of grief.

We are diminished by the passing of:

Bill Cheves

Faulkey Gully MUD Age 74, went to his heavenly home on Friday, the 7th of January, 2022, while surrounded by his beloved family. Bill was a highly regarded and long-standing sales professional, respected by his clients and his peers, alike. He excelled in territory sales and sales management roles throughout his career, predominant of which was his long tenure and success with Matthew Bender Legal Publisher. He was awarded a multitude of President’s Club Sales and Sales Management awards. Bill later retired from Legal Sales with The Bureau of National Affairs. In retirement, Bill kept busy by mentoring students in several local schools over the years. He was an Bill Cheves Faulkey Gully MUD ‐ Age 74, went to his heavenly home on Friday, the 7th of January, elected volunteer board member of his community’s Homeowners Associa2022, while surrounded by his beloved family. Bill was a highly regarded and long-standing sales tion, and a Faulkey Gully MUD Water Board member

professional, respected by his clients and his peers, alike. He excelled in territory sales and sales Barbararoles Evans management throughout his career, predominant of which was his long tenure and success Faulkey Gully MUD with Matthew Bender Legal Publisher. He was awarded a multitude of President’s Club Sales and TheManagement District Administrator from Sales awards. Bill later1980-2020 retired from Legal Sales with The Bureau of National Affairs.

In retirement, Bill kept busy by mentoring students in several local schools over the years. He was Mary L. Purzer anHarris elected volunteer co Mud 147 board member of his community’s Homeowners Association, and a Faulkey Gully MUD Water Boardon member Long-time Director Harris County MUD 147, AWBD Trustee from 1993-1995, a graduate of Texas A&M, and a professional engineer, focusing on environmental projects in recent years.

Barbara Evans – Faulkey Gully MUD’s District Administrator from 1980‐2020

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