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TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Boiling: How Rising Inflation Could Burn Water Districts .................................. 33 Rethinking Rate Orders in Strange Economic Times .......................................... 37 The Seawater Desalination Solution to The Growing Need for Alternative Water 45 Passages ........................................................... 53 15 33 2022 AWBD Midwinter Recap Rising Inflation and MUDs AWBD - TEXAS JOURNAL | Spring 2022 The Journal of the Association of Water Board Directors - Tex as (AWBD) is published by the Association throughout the year in Houston, Texas. The ma terials contained in the Jour nal are compiled from various sources of information avail able to the AWBD and from ar ticles submitted by individuals. The opinions and represen tations contained herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Association, the Board of Trustees, or individu al 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 is sues raised, and come to their own conclusions. ON THE COVER: The Texas wildflowers, grow ing fast in a field, symbolize the out-of-control inflation, plagu ing the nation, as we approach the Spring of 2022.
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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 participa tion 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 of ferings. If you’ve never attended a conference, at tend one this year. If you’ve never attended Spring breakfast, sign up today. What about monthly vir tual 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. 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. New directors sometimes feel like they are drinking from a fire hose in their educational journey. As a director on my MUD for over 26 years, I am still learn ing. 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 con versation. As our industry moves forward, changes, evolves and is faced with new challenges and reg ulations, we must all take our education journey se riously. It doesn’t matter where you are – Year 1 or Year 27 – we all must keep learning.
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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 operat ing in silos with no education or networking oppor tunities, 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 chal lenges 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 mem bers and old to find and enjoy everything AWBD has to offer. Numerous committees, including Mem bership 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 participat ing—we as directors help our residents and industry
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AWBD - TEXAS JOURNAL | Spring 2022 6 With over 60 Years of property tax assessment and collection experience, Mike Arterburn, RTA, and JoAnn Ramos, RTA, are ready to put that knowledge to work for you. Utility Tax Service, LLC was established in October 2004 and we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality service in the property tax industry. Currently we represent 100 Special Districts in Aransas, Brazoria, Cameron, Chambers, Collin, Denton, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Harris, Kaufman, Kendall, Liberty, Montgomery, Tarrant, Travis, Waller, Williamson, and Wise Counties. Thank you to all our Districts for your continuing support. We know the propertybusinesstax TA X ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS SERVICE, UTILIT Y TA X LLC W W W . U T I L I T Y T A X S E R V I C E . C O M 11500 Northwest F r wy, Suite 150 | Houston, Texas 77092 | Toll F ree: (877) 688-3855 | Voice: (713) 688-3855 | F ax: (713) 688-3931 | Email: utilitytaxser vice@sbcglobal.net
AWBD - TEXAS JOURNAL | Spring 20227 AWBD COMMITTEE CHAIRS AWBD CHAIRS 2021-2022 COMMITTEE / SUBCOMMITTEE NAME CHAIR / CO-CHAIRS Government Affairs Committee Jerry Homan Legislative Planning Subcommittee Trey Lary Local Government Subcommittee Larry Goldberg Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee Ken Heroy, P.E. Coordination Subcommittee Kristen Hogan Programs & Education Committee Trisha Frederick, P.E. Conferences Subcommittee ElizaBeth Reeves Exhibitors & Sponsorship Subcommittee Daniel “Dano” Lozano Emerging Leaders Subcommittee Breah Campbell Special Programs & Parks Tara Klein Subcommittee Nominating Committee Trisha Frederick, P.E. Strategic Planning Committee Ellen Hughes Bylaws & Policy Subcommittee CO-CHAIRS: Robin Bobbitt & Dwayne Mason Office Relations Subcommittee Linda Backlund Communications Subcommittee Rebecca Marcucci Finance & Budget Subcommittee Dwayne Mason Membership Committee Rick Ellis Outreach & Engagement Subcommittee CO-CHAIRS: Bob Jarvis & Wendy Duncan Regional Initiatives Subcommittee CO-CHAIRS: Linda Backlund & Zac Evans Water Smart Subcommittee CO-CHAIRS: Margaret Cox & Bear Oakley Recognition Subcommittee Mike Rozell
Schedule of Event 9:30 am - Continental Breakfast 10 am & Check In 10 am - Morning Session12 pm Full Training 12 pm - Box Lunch Provided 12:30 pm (Renewal Training includes lunch) 12:30pm - Afternoon Session 4 :30 pm Renewal Training Cost of Event
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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 ini tial training or four-hour renewal training.
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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. Specif ically, for these districts, the investment officer must take six hours of initial training and four hours of re newal training every two years thereafter. Certificates will be provided to those who complete the course reflecting the hours of attendance.
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$210 2022 PFIA Training Location When: Thursday, June 23, 2022 Where: Fort Worth Convention Center 1201 Houston St. Room: 201A Fort Worth,
AWBD - TEXAS JOURNAL | Spring 20229 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AWBD extends a warm welcome to the following members who have recently joined the Associ ation. 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. Double Eagle Erosion Solutions, LLC Elevation Land Solutions, LLC Fort Bend Co MUD 174 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Harris Co MUD 257 Harris Co MUD 62 Houston Inspections Live Oak Bank Mitchell & Zientek, LLP Montgomery Co MUD 126 Montgomery Co MUD 180 Montgomery Co MUD 183 North Austin MUD 1 Stephen H. DonCarlos, PLLC Stewart Thornhill, PLLC Zenner USA The Association of Water Board Directors - Texas is dedicated to the betterment of Texas water district operation and manage ment through education, unification, and advocacy. MISSION STATEMENT VISION STATEMENT The Association of Water Board DirectorsTexas is the industry expert and source of education in Texas. AWBD STAFF 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 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 FinancePamacampbell@awbd-tx.orgDirectorG.HartonandAdministrative Manager jrutherford@awbd-tx.orgAdministrativeJazlynglopez@awbd-tx.orgCommunicationsGabrielpharton@awbd-tx.orgLopezIIIManagerRutherfordSpecialist Taylor L. Cavnar Deputy wmousa@awbd-tx.orgMemberWaadldominguez@awbd-tx.orgSpecialistMediaElizabethsalbright@awbd-tx.orgProgramSaratcavnar@awbd-tx.orgDirectorM.AlbrightSpecialistDominguez&CommunicationsMousaSpecialist
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AWBD - TEXAS JOURNAL | Spring 202211 AWBD PARKS COMMITTEE SCHEDULE April 1, 2022 - NOON Managing a Park Nick Cooke Mike Stone Associates NEXT THREE MEETINGS On the first Friday of each month the AWBD Parks Committee will continue to host their regularly scheduled meetings. Due to COVID-19 social distancing recommendations these event will take place virtually. For more information visit: https://register.awbd-tx.org May 6, 2022 - NOON Water to Parks - How Water Facilities can Relate to Park Spaces: Study from Denmark Tara Klein AWBD June 3, 2022 - NOON We have Parkland- Now What? Susan White City of West University Place 2022 AWBD SPRING BREAKFAST THE HGAC TOOL KIT: How COGs Can Help MUDs and Other Districts. Friday, April 22, 2022 HOUSTON MARRIOTT WESTCHASE REGISTER TODAY! SCHEDULE OF EVENT 7:30 am Check-in; Breakfast Served 8:00 am Program 9:15 am ConclusionScheduled Visit awbd.org for pricing and more details .
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Water districts with lead service lines will need to or ganize contracting and financial resources to respond quickly because the district must complete replace
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 detect ed lead in the past, even if under the 15 parts per bil lion (“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.
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.
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Triggered. The LCRR will require water systems to identify locations most likely to have elevated lev els of lead and then test those areas most likely to show elevated lead levels. The LCRR standardizes testing requirements and requires water utilities to re quest 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.
The Lead Up. The Lead and Copper Rule is not new, which is good news for newer communities. Commu nities built before the early 1990s will have greater po tential compliance issues. Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1986, banning lead in on-prem ises plumbing and required the Environmental Pro tection 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 constitu ents 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 sub stantially more about how to implement the LCRR af ter the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) releases its draft LCRR implementation rules later this year. After the LCRR went into effect in De cember 2021, the EPA then announced that it intends to release new Lead and Copper Rule improvements after the LCRR goes into effect in 2024. Consequently, water districts will need to stay attentive.
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Getting the Gist. While not required, many industry experts are already recommending geographic in formation 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. By 2024, communities with lead service lines, includ ing 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.
Schooling the Community. The LCRR requires wa ter 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 re sources to share with residents, including health in formation, “financing solutions”, and landowner op tions online replacement.
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 offered 10 sessions that covered many im portant issues including legislative updates, new EPA lead and copper rule revisions, and Nitrification Action Plans. A summary of each session is below.
The Association of Water Board Directors hosted its Midwinter conference in January in Galveston.
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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–Al lows the Department of Homeland Security to share threat resources with local governments.
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 DC’s goal is to ensure that districts and their prior ities 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 au thorizations over the next five years directly to dis tricts via federal/state grants; $14.65 billion in Drink ing Water State Revolving Funds through FY 2026; $510 million for assistance to disadvantaged com munities; 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 Infrastruc ture Resilience and Sustainability Program.
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Cole Karr, National Special Districts Coalition
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
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The EPA’s new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) took effect Dec. 16, 2021, and have a compli ance deadline of Oct. 16, 2024. LCRR changes include: A Testing and “Trigger Level”. EPA retains the Max imum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 15 ppb and test ing 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 require ments by the compliance deadline.
Legislative Session Cole Karr, National Special Districts Coalition speaking after being introduced by AWBD Executive Vice President Jerry Homan
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Common well problems include a pumping rate de crease; 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 vibra tions 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!
Build Back Better Act–Includes critical infrastruc ture 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 represen tatives 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 virtu al meetings; the Texas Commission on Environmen tal Quality (TCEQ) Sunset process; and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) discharge permits.
Getting the Lead Out: EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR)
Tap Sampling. Clarifies tap sampling procedures. School & Childcare Monitoring. Public water sys tems are required to monitor for lead at elementary schools and child-care facilities.
Public Education and Notification. New require ments. Public Funding Opportunities. $15 billion that in cludes $221 million for Texas; however, it’s very hard for MUDs to qualify. The EPA FITS Tool located here can offer some assistance.
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Jason Williams, San Jacinto River Authority Bill Rackley, AEI Engineering, a Baxter & Woodman ACompanygoodsewer system is a healthy sewer system! A typical utility district sanitary sewer system spans from the residential tap, down the collection sys tem, through the lift station, into the wastewater treatment plant, and finally discharges into the re ceiving stream. There are important considerations for a healthy system: the condition of the tap; the condition of the sanitary sewer pipe (including pipe joints, sags, root intrusion, and other taps); lift sta tion considerations (maintenance items vs. capital items); and what might ail a force main. It’s import ant to make sure the wastewater plant is also oper ating 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 in spection 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 flush ing wipes can wreak havoc on a sewer system.
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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 dis infectants. Most public water systems that receive surface water fall into this category. Understanding nitrification and the problems associated with it en ables system operators to maintain adequate chlo rine 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 wa ter requires minimal treatment, just a shot of free chlorine for disinfection and that’s about it. Surface water, however, requires extensive treatment. Ni trification is a bacteriological process in which am Jerry Homan, AWBD Executive Vice President & Linda Backlund, North Texas Trustee AWBD Delegates Checking In on the first day at Moody Gardens
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There are 4.7 million reported cases of fraud annu ally 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 communica tion. 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 se curity, and identity protection products as well as personal credit monitoring solutions that can help prevent or detect fraud.
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A well-structured Rate Order can provide the build ing 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 distri bution, water conservation, and the safety and san itation of sewer systems.”
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Preventative maintenance is highly encouraged as districts will save money by implementing a pre ventative plan as it’s more expensive to service equipment after it fails. Abide by the 3 P’s: periodic maintenance, predictive maintenance, and preven tative maintenance. Water plant directors should study and follow equipment operations manuals; know the environment where equipment is locat ed; and use experience to finetune a maintenance schedule. Districts that do not deploy preventative maintenance often suffer very expensive mainte nance cost that are often not in the budget.
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AWBD - TEXAS JOURNAL | Spring 202221 Districts can enforce Rate Orders for offenses in •cluding:Violating any provision of the Rate Order. • Unauthorized use of district services or facilities. • Unauthorized or unapproved development. • Stealing, destroying, or damaging district facili ties or property. • Using a septic tank in the district. For the Greater Good–The Langham Creek Resource Sharing Group Frank Garcia, Texas Water Systems Management & Consulting Abrey Rubinsky, Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P. Chad A. Walker, PE, Jones|Carter Natural disasters like Hurricane Ike in 2008 (and Winter Storm Uri in 2021!) cause power outages and damage that can force districts to rely on gen erators. As an alternative to the typical emergency response plan, 5 water districts within the Lang ham Creek area sharing emergency waterline inter connections developed a plan to share resources during emergencies when multiple water districts within the group are without power. The plan allows 3 of the 10 water plants within the group to run during each phase and provide water service throughout all 5 water districts while the re maining facilities conserve their generators and fuel supplies. This proactive approach utilizes the group’s existing facilities (water plant facilities, emergency power generators, emergency waterline interconnec tions, etc.) to provide continuous water service to the customers of the group while at the same time uti lizing the least amount of the group’s total resources (such as generator fuel supplies).
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DECEMBER 2021 JANUARY 2022 FEBRUARY 2022 MARCH 2022 APRIL 2022 MAY 2022 Dates are subject to change. Visit www.awbd.org for more details RECURRING EVENTS 1 st Friday of each month 12pm PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING (unless noted below) 16 th - No refunds and late fees are in effect for Midwinter Conference 27 th - 29 th - 2022 MoodyGalvestonConferenceMidwinterAWBDGardens 22 nd AWBD Spring Breakfast Houston 6 th Candidate Information Due 10 th - Deadline for receipt of Resolutions nominating candidates for AWBD Trustee election Certification of candidates and finalization of ballot position by Nominating Committee. 11 th Regular Registration Rates End for Annual Conference 12 th Late Fees Begin & No refunds for Annual Conference AWBD OFFICE CLOSURES April 15 - 18, 2022 - Easter Holidays May 30, 2022 - Memorial Day July 4, 2022 - Fourth of July Sept. 5, 2022 - Labor Day Nov. 21-25, 2022 - Thanksgiving Holiday Week Dec. 23 - 26, 2022 - Christmas Holidays Dec. 31, 2022 - New Year’s Holiday 16 th - forRegistration2022AnnualConferencesopens 30 th - Early Bird fees End 2021-2022 AWBD CALENDAREVENT
JULY 2022 AUGUST 2022 SEPTEMBER 2022 OCTOBER 2022 NOVEMBER 2022 JUNE 2022 Dates are subject to change. Visit www.awbd.org for more details FUTURE CONFERENCES Annual – 2022 Thursday, 6/23 – Saturday, 6/25 Fort Worth Midwinter – 2023 Friday, 1/27 – Saturday, 1/28 JW Marriott Austin, Austin Annual – 2023 Thursday, 6/22 – Saturday, 6/24 AmericanBank Center, Corpus Christi Midwinter – 2024 Friday, 1/19 – Saturday, 1/20 Hyatt Reunion, Dallas Annual – 2024 Thursday 6/13 – Saturday, 6/15 Fort Worth Convention Center Midwinter – 2025 Friday 1/24 – Saturday, 1/25 JW Marriott Austin, Austin 23 rd - 25 th - 2022 FortAnnualAWBDConferenceWorth 23 rd - Campaigning Begins at the 2022 Annual Conference 24 th - Candidate Speeches at General session Annual – 2025 Thursday 6/12– Saturday, 6/14 San Antonio Midwinter – 2026 Friday 1/23 - Saturday 1/24 Marriott Marquis, Houston Annual – 2026 Thursday 6/25 – Saturday, 6/27 Gaylord Texan, Grapevine Midwinter – 2027 Friday 1/22 – Saturday, 1/23 Fairmont Austin, Austin Annual – 2027 Thursday 6/10 – Saturday, 6/12 Fort Worth Convention Center 19 th - Director’s 101 Seminar 31 st - Fall Seminar
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BOILING: HOW RISING INFLATION COULD BURN WATER DISTRICTS
Inflation Trends. For years, the U.S. has seen rela tively weak inflation, averaging 2.25% annually since 2000, slightly lower than the average of 2.92% infla tion 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 hous ing boom, and an energy crisis caused by Russia’s in vasion of Ukraine have all contributed to the highest inflation in over 40 years.
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 increas es may also undo engineering estimates, bonding ca pacity, and other planning considerations.
Coping Mechanisms. Districts, and water utilities in general, will need to think carefully about how they respond. Facing potential rating downgrades, the City of Houston set its rates to rise annually based on
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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 Statis tics 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 ratepayers but not utility districts. PPI includes items like labor costs, gas, office rents, employer health in surance premiums, chemical costs, and other goods and services paid by businesses.
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 sig nals 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.
Caustic Concerns. Districts may see steep increas es in operations and capital costs as new contracts include updated terms for pricing, reflecting the rise in PPI. Chemical prices of key inputs, like caus tic soda, increased by more than 15% in 2021, which will drive water district operational costs up sharp ly. A shrinking number of licensed operators and a tight labor market will likely require wage increases. Not many parents encourage their children to pur sue careers in wastewater treatment.
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Inflation 101 (ac cessed Feb. 28, 2022) org/our-research/center-for-inflation-research/https://www.clevelandfed. inflation-101.aspx AWWA, Rate Survey: Water Cost Increases Outpacing Other U.S. Goods and Service (May 9, 2019)
AWBD - TEXAS JOURNAL | Spring 2022 34 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 in creases. 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 ex tremely costly, so working with operators, engineers, attorneys, and financial advisors, to maintain opera tions and prepare for the future, while frustrating, will be critical.
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RETHINKING RATE ORDERS IN STRANGE ECONOMIC TIMES BY KATHRYN FOSS & ADISA HARRINGTON
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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
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. How ever, 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 dis tricts should consider. We are seeing the ripple effect of supply chain shortages, labor shortages and inflation in our in dustry. Unprecedented price increases are occur ring 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 ses sion 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 dis trict operations. Now, more than ever, it’s important to have an up-to-date Rate Order that, at a mini mum, 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 ar en’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)?
4. 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?
5. 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 con sultants should work together to think through how your Rate Order should work. H
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.
2. 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.
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3. Have you considered an administrative component to “decouple” rates from usage?
2022 AWBD Golf Tournament Thursday, June 23, 2022 3401 Clubgate Dr Fort Worth, TX 76137 (817) 847-1900 Schedule of Event 6:30 AM - CHECK IN 7:15 AM - INSTRUCTIONS 7:30 AM - TEE OFF AWBD REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations must be in writing; you may email tcavnar@awbd-tx.org. NO refunds for golf registrations beginning on Tuesday, 5/24/22. THE GOLF CLUB FOSSIL CREEK Cost of Event $105* Soft drinks (water and Powerade) and lunch will be provided. * Trophies will be awarded for: • Top 3 teams • Closest to pin • Longest drive
AWBD - TEXAS JOURNAL | Spring 2022 40 FWTX 2220 2022 AWBD ANNUALConference REGISTer Today! Thursday, June 23 – Saturday June 25, 2022 Fort Worth Convention Center - Fort Worth, TX Visit awbd.org for pricing and more details.
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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.
Delegates once again will enjoy lunch in the exhibitor’s area on Friday, giving them more oppor tunities to see the 100+ exhibits on display.
Fort Worth is ready to welcome AWBD’s Annual Conference back to its exciting city. We are look ing 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 strong ly encouraged to com-plete their Conference registration immediately to secure all amenities available.
Your quick Guide To 2022 Annual Conference
Starting with the welcome Reception on Thursday evening, then opening of the Exhibitor’s Area, this conference is set to shine.
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.
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.
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.
Vote for Trustees immediately following the conclusion of the General Session on Friday.
Date: Thursday, June 23 - Saturday, June 25, 2022
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AWBD - TEXAS JOURNAL | Spring 2022 42 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 reg istrant 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. To register for the 2022 Annual Conference, you must complete both the Comprehen sive Conference Registration Form and the Emergency Data Form provided online through the AWBD website (www.awbd.org) HOUSTON 11821 Telge Rd. | 281.304.0200 SAN ANTONIO 4630 N Loop 1604 W. | 210.598.0710 CIVILTECHENG.COM WATER RESOURCES | TRANSPORTATION | STRUCTURES | GIS | INFRASTRUCTURE | LAND DEVELOPMENT | CONSTRUCTION SERVICES We serve our clients at every step of the development and District process. Whether it’s conducting feasibility studies, creation reports, hydraulic and hydrology investigations, cost analysis, traffic studies, bond issues or subdivision platting. Our team will provide the experience to keep your development and municipal district moving forward.
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SEAWATER DESALINATION SOLUTION TO THE GROWING NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE WATER
A reliable water supply is critical to support this con tinued growth; however, water is a scarce resource.
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 restricted. Houston has sunk up to eight feet in some areas and the Houston region has established subsidence districts for Fort Bend, Figure 3: Regional benefits from the Invenergy and IDE seawater desalination facility (Brazosport Seawater Desalination Center).
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 restricted. Houston has sunk up to eight feet in some areas and the Houston re gion has established subsidence districts for Fort Bend, Galveston, and Harris Counties to transition
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Most surface water rights are fully allocated through out Texas and surface water depends on rain pat terns and the Southwest US is undergoing a historic drought with more than 50% of the Texas population living in a location under severe drought. This his toric Texas drought, including the severe drought in 2011, cost the state $17B in economic damages and 100,000 in jobs lost.
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 is experiencing rapid population and industrial growth that is only projected to continue. Between 2010 and 2020, the state’s population grew by 16%‐‐ twice as much as the rest of the country. Some Texas counties experienced even larger growth with Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties on the Gulf Coast growing about 29% and 19%, respectively. A reliable water supply is critical to support this continued growth; however, water is a scarce resource. Most surface water rights are fully allocated throughout Texas and surface water depends on rain patterns and the Southwest US is undergoing a historic drought with more than 50% of the Texas population living in a location under severe drought. This historic Texas drought, including the severe drought in 2011, cost the state $17B in economic damages and 100,000 in jobs lost.
Figure 1: Texas drought timeline (source: US Drought Monitor March 3, 2022)
Texas is experiencing rapid population and industrial growth that is only projected to continue. Between 2010 and 2020, the state’s population grew by 16%- twice as much as the rest of the country. Some Texas counties experienced even larger growth with Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties on the Gulf Coast growing about 29% and 19%, respectively.
Figure 3: Regional benefits from the Invenergy and IDE seawater desalination facility (Brazosport Seawater Desalination Center).
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Invenergy and IDE Technologies (IDE) are developing a state of the art seawater desalination plant in Freeport, Texas to deliver these benefits as part of a regional solution. The Brazosport Seawater Desalination Center will deliver reliable, drought proof clean water supply to meet the increasing are to 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.
2040 Water Demand & Source Options for Brazoria & Ft Bend
Figure 2. BWA water supply requirements to support 2040 demands (source: CDM Smith 2021 study)
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Invenergy has identified additional regional benefits (Figure 3) of a seawater desalination plant in the region.
A 2021 study by engineering firm CDM Smith eval uated municipal water demand growth in Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties driven by population and surface water transition. It determined that the Bra zosport Water Authority (BWA), which serves water users in these counties, may need ~30 million gal lons a day (MGD) of new capacity to serve existing and new water users by 2040 (Figure 2This level of industrial water demand would further stress the existing water supplies in the system. Fort Bend County’s total water demand is expected to grow by more than 25% and Brazoria County’s by near ly 15% by 2040, according to the 2022 Texas Water Plan. Additional demand from industrial growth, in cluding chemical plants, datacenters, semiconduc tor fabricators, and auto manufacturing will create jobs, but require substantial reliable water supply that will increase this water stress. These challenges call for a new and reliable water solution to address immediate limitations and en able further economic growth. Seawater desalination provides reliable water for industry and 300 million people globally, and the Brazoria region has access to seawater. The 2022 Texas Water Plan calls for ap proximately 160 MGD (179,000 acre-feet per year) of desalination capacity in Region H by 2030. Similar ly, the CDM Smith study found desalination to be a suitable option to meet this growing need. Invenergy has identified additional regional benefits (Figure 3) of a seawater desalination plant in the region. Invenergy and IDE Technologies (IDE) are develop ing a state-of-the-art seawater desalination plant in Freeport, Texas to deliver these benefits as part of a regional solution. The Brazosport Seawater De salination Center will deliver reliable, drought-proof clean water supply to meet the increasing challeng es of the region with benefits for the entire Brazos River Basin. The project is designed to supply 25 MGD, scalable to 50 MGD based on customer needs, with conveyance through BWA’s pipelines in Brazoria existing water supplies in the system. Fort Bend County’s total water demand is expected to grow by more than 25% and Brazoria County’s by nearly 15% by 2040, according to the 2022 Texas Water Plan. Additional demand from industrial growth, including chemical plants, datacenters, semiconductor fabricators, and auto manufacturing will create jobs, but require substantial reliable water supply that will increase this water stress. These challenges call for a new and reliable water solution to address immediate limitations and enable further economic growth. Seawater desalination provides reliable water for industry and 300 million people globally, and the Brazoria region has access to seawater. The 2022 Texas Water Plan calls for approximately 160 MGD (179,000 acre feet per year) of desalination capacity in Region H by 2030. Similarly, the CDM Smith study found desalination to be a suitable option to meet this growing need.
Figure 3: Regional benefits from the Invenergy and IDE seawater desalination facility (Brazosport Seawater Desalination Center).
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AWBD - TEXAS JOURNAL | Spring 2022 46 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 sup ply and safety of the region. The main tool is a re quirement 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.
A 2021 study by engineering firm CDM Smith evaluated municipal water demand growth in Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties driven by population and surface water transition. It determined that the Brazosport Water Authority (BWA), which serves water users in these counties, may need ~30 million gallons a day (MGD) of new capacity to serve existing and new water users by 2040 (Figure 2This level of industrial water demand would further stress the demands (source: CDM Smith 2021 study)
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The development team for this complex project brings together world class partners in sustainable infrastructure (Figure 5). Invenergy is the largest privately held sustainable energy developer in the country, have completed more than $45 billion in transactions for built across its portfolio, including 21 clean energy projects in Texas, including the largest solar project in the US. IDE Technologies is the leading desalination engineering company, based in Israel, and is operating the largest desalination plant in the US. The team is working with leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms (EPCs) who have experience designing and building large scale desalination projects.
Figure 5: World class development, engineering, and operation capabilities. 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
Figure 4: Brazosport Seawater Desalination Center project overview.
The development team for this complex project brings together world class partners in sustainable infrastructure (Figure 5). Invenergy is the largest privately held sustainable energy developer in the PARTNER OF CHOICE
County and delivery to subsidence regions in Fort Bend County (Figure 4). The project is under devel opment and soliciting offtake commitments, with the intent to be operational by the end of 2025. The parties intend to power the desalination facility with renewable energy, reducing cost and minimizing environmental impacts.
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Figure 4: Brazosport Seawater Desalination Center project overview.
As the economic and population growth of the Brazos River Basin continues the Brazosport Desali nation 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 op portunity for government support to enable this proj ect via infrastructure funding. These components position this project as a critical solution to meet the long-term water demands for the Brazos River Basin and the south Houston area.
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(Figure 5). Invenergy largest privately energy developer
country, have completed more than $45 billion in transactions for built across its portfolio, including 21 clean energy projects in Texas, including the largest solar project in the US. IDE Technologies is the leading desalination engineering company, based in Israel, and is operating the largest desalination plant in the US. The team is working with leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms (EPCs) who have experience designing and building large scale desalination projects.
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
country, have completed more than $45 billion in transactions for built across its portfolio, including 21 clean energy projects in Texas, including the largest solar project in the US. IDE Technologies is the lead ing desalination engineering company, based in Isra el, and is operating the largest desalination plant in the US. The team is working with leading Engineer ing, Procurement, and Construction firms (EPCs) who have experience designing and building large scale desalination projects.
Figure 5: World class development, engineering, and operation capabilities.
Figure 5: World class development, engineering, and operation capabilities.
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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 elected volunteer board member of his community’s Homeowners Association, and a Faulkey Gully MUD Water Board member
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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 elected volunteer board member of his community’s Homeowners Association, and a Faulkey Gully MUD Water Board member
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.
Barbara Evans Faulkey Gully MUD’s District Administrator from 1980 2020 Mary L. Purzer long time director of Harris co Mud 147; and AWBD Board of Trustee 1993 1995
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