JOURNAL VOLUME 32 AUGUST 2022 NUMBER 8 T exas W aT er U T ili T ies "Proudly Serving Education Excellence since 1918"
Texas Water Utilities Association Regional Training – 2022 MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2022 (Not all regions offer Surface 1 which is a 24 hour class these above dates reflect all regions starting on Monday and offering 24 hour classes. Once we receive all the schools fliers we will post if in fact the school begins on Monday at 1:00 or Tuesday at 8:00 ) Check the TWUA Website for the most up-to-date information related to TWUA Regional opportunities. If travel and being in crowds cause you concern or your employer has not approved travel, please look at the TWUA Computer Based Training options. (https://twua. Datesorg/online-class-dates)ForAnnualSchool 2022. The dates for the 104th Annual School in Corpus Christi are September 26th – 29th 2022. This will be Monday thru Thursday. The events have been pushed forward a day. Opening Session and Awards will be Monday. The school will begin Tuesday and conclude with vendor move out at noonDATESThursday.
Ft. Stockton will be August 22nd – 25th Longview will be October 10th – 13th Lubbock will be November 1st – 3rd
August 2022 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org 3 President Message ............................... 4 ED News ............................................. 6 If you want to get a complete look at lake levels, go to www.waterdatafortexas.org Safety News 8 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL ( ISSN – 1051709X) is published monthly by the Texas Water Utilities Association, located at 210 E. Hwy 79, Hutto, Texas 78634 for Operators, Engineers, Managers, Laboratory technicians, Customer service personnel, Vendors, and other Professionals employed in, or interested in, the water and or wastewater industry. Ten dollars of each annual membership dues payment to the Texas Water Utilities Association pays for a subscription. Nonmember subscriptions price: the USA $100.00 per year; $10.00 per single copy $125.00 per year outside the USA. Periodicals Postage Paid In Hutto, Tx. And Additional Mailing Offices. The Texas Water Utilities Association is wholly independent, and is not affiliated with the American Water Works Association, the Water Environment Federation, or any other National Organization. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Texas Water Utilities Association – Journal 210 E. Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Texas 78634. The Texas Water Utilities Association Journal is not responsible for facts and or opinions expressed by contributors or in advertisements herein. Editorials and comments do not necessarily represent the official policy of the Texas Water Utilities Association. All inquiries should be directed to: Texas Water Utilities Association, 210 E. Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Texas 78634. Phone 512-459-3124. Any materials accepted for publication is subject to revision and editing At the discretion of the publisher. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: William L. (Bill) Brown – Chair of Management Mike Norris – President Jim Siddall – President Elect Clarence L. Wittwer – Vice President John Krause - First Past President George Glispin – Second Past President Ric O’Conner – Vendor Rep. / Ex. Officio Russell Hamilton – Executive Director Front Cover Photo Courtesy of: Denton City ADVERTISERS: Ana-Lab............................................................................................ 25 EGSW ............................................................................................. 11 Garrison Minerals 25 Homa Pump ...................................................................................... 26 LSPS Solutions .................................................................................. 23 Oller Engineering, Inc. 5 Osha ................................................................................................ 24 Pape-Dawson Engineers .................................................................... 29 Pump Solutions, Inc. ......................................................................... 27 Samco Leak Detection ....................................................................... 25 Smith Pump Company, Inc 9 USA Bluebook ................................................................................... 34 Magna Flow ................................................................ Inside Back Cover TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: TWUA Training Schedule ........................................................ 12 In This Edition:
What does commitment and motivation mean to you? Do you have specific goals? What are you willing to do, or how committed are you to your dreams? Some might say I want a new pickup, but my current personal bank account is stretched pretty thin. How bad do you want the new truck? Bad enough to pick up extra shifts. Volunteer for on-call or weekend work. Bad enough to work a second part-time job? Perhaps another way to look at this is, is your goal or desire a want or a need, and are you putting forth the needed effort?
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What are the distractions that are keeping you from your goals? Experts say that you should make a list of items that take up your time. Maybe it is the television or social media? Maybe it is your friends? Perhaps your hobbies include hunting, fishing, boating, etc.? Can you turn off the television, computer, or smartphone for the hour you need to study? Can you tell your friends no or maybe later if they invite you over? Prioritizing and changing habits will lead you to success. It is important to focus on your goals but do not obsess over them. Remaining motivated is very important, but don’t forget to have fun and include family and friends when you accomplish one of your goals.
I pray that 2022 brings good health, prosperity, and purpose.
TWUA President Mike Norris
How bad do you want to become licensed by the state? What is holding you back from advancing your current license? Do you want this success bad enough to devote one hour each day to reading and understanding technical manuals? Do you ask a co-worker or supervisor if you have difficulty comprehending a treatment process or how a device functions? Do you use the computer and read about the item? There are still operators today that pay out of their pocket for training and testing. Again, how bad do you want a license or advance a license? Developing and maintaining a positive mindset is essential in reaching goals. Negative thoughts will come, but the success ful person finds a way to stay motivated and continue to try different approaches to the problem. “Remember, when things look bad, and it looks like you’re not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean. I mean plumb, mad-dog mean. ‘Cause if you lose your head and you give up, then you neither live nor win. That’s just the way it is.” – The Outlaw Josey Wales
I want to ask you to remember Annual School, September 26th – 28th, 2022, in Corpus Christi. If budgets allow you to be part of this tradition, please join your fellow operators and me for beneficial training in a great environment. It is up to us to keep the traditions of Annual School and in-person training
Knowledgethriving.andExperience are beautiful things.
“You bring about what you think about.” “Our greatest weakness lies in GIVING Up. The most certain way to SUCCEED is always to try just one more time – Thomas Edison.” Success means different things to different people. Success does not come without putting in the effort. Unless you were born into royalty or your family is blessed with generational wealth, success boils down to hard work.
This article finds us in a battle between summer heat and scarce rainfall, and currently, it appears the heat is whipping the rainfall. It is encouraging when the weatherman reports that today is going to be 10 degrees cooler than yesterday. Then they report the high for the day is still going to be 100 degrees. And no rain is expected in the 10-day forecast. Drought contingency plans and water conservation implementation are common across the state. It has been reported that some water supplies are estimating that based on current usage, and without the blessing of abundant rainfall, the entity will have water for another 120 days. Please join me in prayer for widespread rainfall for Texas.
Greetings, Fellow Members and Operators by Mike Norris
August 2022 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org 5 IF NOT, WHY? Do you know that TWUA members: • Receive a discount (from 10% to 35%) on TWUA training • Receive a subscription to the monthly TWUA Journal • Receive free updates on regulatory and technology changes • Have easy access to industry matter experts, vendors, and product providers • Have the opportunity to apply for scholarship assistance for yourself or your legal tax dependent MEMBERSHIPchildrenPLANS BEGINNING AT $60/YEAR!! CONTACT TWUA AT (888) 367-8982 TO SIGN UP. Water Systems | Wastewater | Water Storage Tanks | Water Supply | Environmental, and more. We are a water resources firm focused on quality services and solutions. Lubbock | Houston | San Antonio | Austin Rich Oller, PE | rich.oller@oei-eng.com806.993.6227 www.oei-eng.comOller Engineering, Inc.
6 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org August 2022 by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director Central Office News F ather, we bow our heads in respect and humbly say thank you, as we acknowledge that you are the creator. We take comfort in knowing that You remain in charge and control of life as we understand it. We need You, and we welcome You in all we do. We come into Your presence, seeking Your grace, Your calm, Your guidance, and forgiveness. Father, we pray for Your mercy and ask that You guide, direct, protect, and bless TWUA and its members. Father, we thank you for your blessing of abundant rainfall. Amen In West Texas, Lake Spence is sitting at 20.6 % (- 1.5 %). White River is sitting at 13.9 % (- 2.8 %). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 30.9 % (- 1.7 %) and Greenbelt is at 14.1 % (- 1.0 %). If you want a complete look at current lake levels, go to waterdatafortexas.org.
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The week of August 22nd will be the Ft. Stockton Regional School. We remain optimistic that this training event will be successful, but your participation is needed if you are in this part of the state. In-person, Live training events are struggling to attract students. As of this writing, there were 13 registrations for Ft. Stockton. Historical attendance for this school has been as much as 120, but typical expectations are 65 to 75. Join with us and help us reach our needed goal. We need to average 2.5 registrations daily for the next 22 days. Norma and Tom would love to have you come to Ft. Stockton and participate in this event. How is the QR code for advertising training events working? Central Office would love to have feedback and get your thoughts on this method of advertising training. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Norma Clark (n.clark@twua.org).
What does the acronym DATL represent ? There is an old saying; you are not through until the paperwork is done well, you are not registered for a state exam until you Designate A Testing Location. Call the TCEQ staff in licensing for more information or the official statement related to the Exams, Licensing, and Com puter-Based Testing. 512-239-6133
A utility operator was in restful sleep when a vivid dream entered his thoughts. The dream began with a person walk ing alone down a seemingly abandoned highway. Some will interpret this dream as a person searching for guidance and Thisdirection.dreamer had walked for the better part of a day, and the sun was beginning to slip behind a grove of trees. In the distance, but in front of the trees, this person could ever so slightly identify where the road being traveled dead-ended. Soon, a decision would have to be made. Should the person in this dream stay at the intersection, go right, or go left? As this person neared the intersection, he saw an older whitehaired gentleman sitting on a cooler beneath the road sign. A handmade sign leaned against the cooler, which read, directions $10.00. Directions and Fortunes told $100.00, including a free container of water.
Dates For Annual School 2022. The 104th Annual School in Corpus Christi dates is September 26th – 29th, 2022. This will be Monday thru Thursday. The events have been pushed forward a day. The Opening Session and Awards will be Monday. The school will begin Tuesday and conclude with the vendors moving out at noon Thursday. We will update the information on the website soon, and the form will be live, so you could go ahead and preregister if you are looking for a legitimate budget expense.
This person walking had become quite thirsty. And judging by his age, the man on the cooler gave the appearance that he had witnessed what awaited in both directions, making the traveler curious.
The drought has never left for some. Mark your calendar for the remaining 2022 Regional oppor tunities – Ft. Stockton will be August 22nd – 25th. Longview will be October 10th – 13th. Lubbock will be November 1st – 3rd. The links to all the fliers will be activated as soon as possible so that you can register for any region now, making use of budgets more efficiently.
The older man nodded and said, it will have challenges of its own, but allow me to share what is in store should you go Left. Both paths will have to deal with the pandemic and the im pacts thereof. The leaders of the road traveled Left invested in technology. The training you seek will be readily available, but it will be delivered by the internet and offered electronically to your computer wherever sufficient bandwidth is available. Can I not seek both methods of training? For a time, both methods will be provided. But local utility decision-makers will favor the computer version of operator training. Primarily because of the convenience factor and costs associated with sending staff to live events. The live events will slowly fade, and training providers will struggle to justify hosting live events. This can be avoided with strong participation in live events. Sir, I’m old school. I believe there is value in in-person training events. How will a person easily make contacts with other operators and have access to the vendor representatives who are the source of needed materials and supplies? What if you did not grow up in the computer age and struggle to do much more than email?
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You have the ability to drive the future of operator training. Which path will you choose ?
The dreamer gave the older man $100.00 and said he would like to have water and advice on which way to proceed.
A considerable amount of time passed without a word spoken. Finally, the older man stood up, offered another container of water, and asked, which path have you chosen?
The older man stood up, opened the cooler, and gave the traveler water. Then he motioned for the person to take a seat on a rock nearby.
Oh, a noble profession. Before I share with you the future of going right or left, allow me to offer a fellow operator another container of water. Sit back, and I will share the vision should you decide to go Right. There will be a pandemic, and all in-person gatherings will be temporarily suspended. There will be no possibility of public gathering for more than a year, and operator training, as you know it, will be extremely rare. Eventually, the pandemic will end, but the economy will be impacted to the point that fuel will be $5.00 per gallon, supplies will become scarce, and product delivery will become delayed. In general, the leftover effects of the pandemic will linger, making participation in live training events a challenge. Both for the operator and the training provider.
As I stated earlier, there will be challenges down each path. The good news is that neither approach is a one-way street. You will have the ability to train using both methods as long as in-person remains viable.
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The operator finished his water and said, well, I am hoping the other path has more promise.
This dream analogy is realistic. TWUA Regional events and Annual School are in danger of not being able to justify their continuation as the participation numbers fall. Product vendors and representatives will stop participating as the attendance numbers drop. For a time, the TWUA events will consolidate. Numbers and demand drive training. A lack of participants will impact all live training events.
The older man then asked, what brings you to this remote Iintersection?amautility operator, and I am searching for training.
Which path will your employer choose ? Stay Safe, and Remember – we do not need all the operators in Texas to be a member of TWUA – JUST YOU ! ! ! !
What were the immediate effects of the law?
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT AND WORKERS’ HEALTH
TSCA and Workers
8 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org August 2022 Safety News methods, and other information. This collaboration should strengthen the risk evaluations for workers and provide robust, evidence-based evaluations to protect worker health.
How has the law impacted state laws and regulations?
Generally, state action on a chemical is preempted only when EPA has acted – either by finding a chemical to be safe or by regulating a chemical to address identified risks. State action is also temporarily “paused” when EPA is evaluating a chemical, although states can avail themselves of a mandatory waiver from the “pause” if they still seek to pursue their own regulation.
A group of individuals within the general population identified by the Administrator who, due to either great susceptibility or greater exposure, may be at greater risk than the general population of adverse health effects from exposure to a chem ical substance or mixture, such as infants, children, pregnant women, workers, or the elderly.
The most immediate effects have been on the new chemicals review process. EPA is now required to make an affirmative determination on a new chemical or significant new use of an existing chemical before manufacturing can commence.
When did the law take effect?
The law took effect immediately upon signature by the Pres ident, which occurred on June 22, 2016.
The Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 gave the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to regulate chemical substances and mixtures that present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. TSCA was amended in June 2016 by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. Among other changes, this amendment made specific changes to TSCA, mandating that • existing chemicals are evaluated, with clear and enforceable deadlines; • chemicals are assessed against a risk-based safety standard; and • unreasonable risks identified in the risk evaluation are eliminated. Under this act, EPA is also required to assess and update the existing chemicals inventory, prioritize chemicals for risk evaluation, and identify the steps in the risk evaluation and prioritization processes.
States can continue to act on any chemical, or particular uses or risks from a chemical that EPA has not yet addressed. States also retain authority to address local environmental concerns related to air, water, waste treatment, and disposal. For state and federal requirements that are identical, states retain the ability to partner with the federal government on enforcement. Finally, the law preserves state laws already on the books (as of April 22, 2016).
This means that EPA will evaluate workplace chemical ex posures as well as environmental exposures. As the leading occupational safety and health research agency, NIOSH works with EPA to provide information on occupational uses of chemicals, chemical exposures, occupational risk assessment
As part of its chemical evaluation, EPA has a new responsibil ity to assess risks to workers. Specifically, EPA must consider chemical exposures to a “potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulation,” which has been defined as:
For more information, google Frank R. Lautenberg, Chemical Safety Act.
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10 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org August 2022 SAM HOUSTON WATER UTILITY ASSOCIATION 71st ANNUAL ALL-DAY CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022 8 am to 5 pm Humble Civic Center 8233 Will Clayton Parkway TRAINING CREDIT WATER AND WASTEWATER CERTIFICATION 8 Hrs. Credit (TCEQ Designation of Water/Wastewater) APPROVAL PENDING REGISTRATION AND SESSIONS Registration Time: 7:00 am - Classes start at 8:00 am Morning and Afternoon Sessions: Combined Water and Wastewater Credit Lunch Provided for attendees with wristbands SESSIONS SCHEDULED: Water Utilities Calculations Water and Wastewater Laboratory (2 hour) Water Reuse Our Future Chlorine Gas Handling Safety Emergency Stand by Generators Operation and Maintenance Water Utilities Safety Understanding State Permit Parameters and Water Quality Standards EXHIBITORS BOOTHS Open 7:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Vendor Prize Drawings and Awards During Lunch WRISTBAND REQUIRED FOR LUNCH Costs (For Obtaining Training Hours Credit): Current Sam Houston District Members: Free T.W.U.A. Members: No Charge New Members: $90.00 Visitors Requiring Training Hours: $90 For exhibitor information contact Sarah Guzman at 713-412-8159 or by email at Sguzman@badgermeter.com Program information contact Ben Connelley at 713 296 9698 or by email at ben.connelley@inframark.com You can obtain further information at the Association’s web site at www.shwua.org or contact one of the Sam Houston Executive Board Directors for additional information.
August 2022 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org 11 Troy troy@egsw512-569-6476Najar.uswww.egsw.us5 8 0 4 B a b c o c k R d . # 1 6 9 S a n A n t o n i o , T X 7 8 2 4 0 E G S W Eliminating Grease and Odor with Micro-Solve® and Odor- Solve Systems. Micro-Solve® conditions grease which releases nutrients that feed existing microorganisms. Collection systems stay clean, corrosion is prevented and grease will not re-solidify. Micro-Solve® aides in water/oil phase separation. NOT AN ENZYME , A BACTERIA, OR A QUICK-FIX EMULSIFIER TCEQ Occupational Licensing Exams are Going Paperless! The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Occupational Licensing section has been diligently working on revising and converting all licensing exams from paper to computer-based testing (CBT). We are pleased to announce that beginning September 1, 2022, all TCEQ administered exams will be available at approved CBT centers. TCEQ will no longer conduct paper exam sessions, with exceptions for Americans with Disabilities Act requests. The only two exams not offered via CBT are the OSSF Site Evaluator and the Landscape Irrigator exams, which are currently being administered by the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).
12 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org August 2022 To register for any TWUA Training Classes – the preferred method of registration is using the online computer based electronic process, activated by clicking on specific event(s). For those who do not have internet as an option you may complete the registration form and fax to (512) 459-7124 and additionally you may contact TWUA Central Office @ 888-367-8982. Please Note – Due to recent increases for training materials, class costs have changed. Early Bird preregistration is defined to mean 30-days prior to any training event. All registrations received after the Early Bird period must pay additional registration fee. Central Office strongly encourages everyone to take advantage of the Early Bird pricing and utilize the computer based (electronic) registration. 20-Hour Classes: (Early Bird Pre-registration) $325 member $425 Non-member Onsite $375 member $475 Non-member 24-Hour Classes: (Early Bird Pre-registration) $385 member $485 Non-member Onsite $435 member $535 Non-member You may register on line by following the training tab drop downs or HTTP://TWUA.ORG/TRAINING.PHP COMPUTER BASED TRAINING MAY VARY. TEXAS WATER UTILITIES TRAINING SCHEDULE ONLINE CLASS DATES TWUA LIVE, INSTRUCTOR LED - COMPUTER BASED TRAINING REGIONAL SCHOOL DATES TWUA IN PERSON TRAINING TRAINING CALENDAR ALL TWUA SCHEDULED TRAINING http://twua.memberize.com/clubportal/Calendar.cfm?clubID=1715https://twua.org/regional-school-dateshttps://twua.org/online-class-dates
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Working in a toxic environment will very quickly erode your resilience. While it is advisable to remove yourself from a toxic workplace, that is not always possible. And while senior leadership should take action to eliminate toxicity, the reality is that many leaders do not remove toxic people from the office.
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Unfortunately, many people report that their worst stress stems from having a toxic workplace, a work environment that is poisonous, has excessive personal drama, includes mean-spirited leaders or colleagues, and allows destructive behaviors such as bullying and sexual harassment.
Over the past few years, I’ve interviewed hundreds of employees about the types of chronic stress they experience in their lives.
Create a positive workspace While you may not be able to control or influence very much in your work environment, you can usually decide how to decorate your workspace. Hang relaxing posters, have pictures of people you love, and post up positive quotes. Remind yourself that your job is not everything and that you have a happy life. Don’t take negativity home with you While your workplace may be filled with negativity, have a strategy for transitioning to a more positive outlook before you arrive home in the evening. If you have to work from home, set limits on when you’ll do your work. If you start thinking about work after hours, find something to distract you. Seek social support Find a supportive friend who will let you vent and release pent-up frustration. Let your friend know that you don’t need a problem solver, just a safe space to talk. Balance time with that friend by doing positive activities that involve fun and laughter, so you don’t burn out your friend. Avoid drama Don’t gossip or get drawn into constant chatter about a toxic employee or boss. If you need to report events to a colleague or supervisor, focus on the behavior you observed and not stories you’ve heard. Stay grounded in reality. Take action Report inappropriate behavior that you witnessed to appropriate authorities, such as senior leaders and/or HR. If you work for the government, consider reporting behavior to your Office of Inspector General, the Office of Civil Rights, or your Ombudsman. Even if the people to whom you report the behavior do not take the action you’d like them to take, you’ll know you did the right thing by reporting bad behavior. Stay true to yourself Resist being drawn into acting badly. Remind yourself of your core values, remain authentic, and stay on the high road. Resist the temptation to “win” against a toxic employee by compromising your principles. Toxic people often try to manipulate colleagues into engaging in bad behavior in order to have someone to blame later if they are held accountable. WAYS TO SURVIVE A TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENT
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If you find yourself working in a toxic office, here are some suggestions for boosting your resilience until you can leave, the toxic person is removed, or a toxic culture is eliminated: Establish boundaries While it is hard to set boundaries and say no, it is critical to do so in a toxic work environment. Write down clear and concise boundaries, such as taking your lunch break, not coming in early or staying late, not working on the weekends, or not responding to your boss at all hours of the day. Remember your boundaries and stick to them.
While it may not be easy to leave your job, create an exit strategy and take small steps towards a better future. This signals your brain that your current situation won’t last forever.
Avoid associating your happiness and self-worth only with your job. Your career is important, but so are family, friends, physical health, mental health, hobbies, your residence, and your community engagement. When things are not going well at work, focus on building up the parts of your life outside of work so that unhappiness with work will not dominate your feelings about life in general. Protect yourself Communicate clearly and keep notes of conversations. Keep all of your written communications. Don’t let problems fester but confront them immediately and professionally.
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Look for the good Write down everything positive about your situation and when you are particularly down, read your list. Add to it. Keep your focus on the positive as much as possible. Remember that your job isn’t everything
Ask for help Working in a toxic environment can quickly erode mental health. If you find that you are experiencing characteristics of low resilience that are severe and last for long periods of time, or they interfere with your normal functioning, seek help through your company’s Employee Assistance Program or your own personal physician or mental health professional.
Remember what you are working towards and what you are creating instead of what is happening right now. S
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August 2022 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org 15 2022 ANNUAL SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MONDAY 26TH 12:00 Noon Best Tasting Water Contest Lobby - American Bank Center 4:00 pm Management Committee Meeting 3rd Floor Omni Hotel Boardroom 5:00 pm Final Board Meeting 3rd Floor Omi – Corpus A & B 6:30 pm Opening Session 3rd Floor Omi – Corpus A & B 8:00 pm TWUA Awards Reception 3rd Floor Omi – Corpus C TUESDAY 27TH 6:30 am Instructors Breakfast 2nd Floor Omni - Glass Pavilion 7:00 am Registration Opens Lobby - American Bank Center 8:00 am All Classes Begin American Bank Center 8:00 am Exhibitor Move In American Bank Center Exhibit Hall A 10:00 am ALL CLASSES BREAK Registration Area 12:00 Noon Double A Luncheon Omni 3rd Floor – Corpus Christi C A Club Luncheon Omni 3rd Floor – Corpus Christi A 1:30 pm All Classes Resume American Bank Center 3:00 pm ALL CLASSES BREAK Lobby American Bank Center 5:30 pm All Classes Dismiss 5:30 pm MEET & GREET Exhibit Hall A 7:30 pm WASHER TOURNAMENT Omni 3rd Floor – Corpus Room WEDNESDAY 28TH 7:30 am Exhibit Hall Opens Exhibit Hall A 8:00am All Classes Resume American Bank Center 10:00 am All CLASSES BREAK Exhibit Hall A 12:00 noon Lunch 1:30 pm All Classes Resume American Bank Center 1:30pm Southwest Tx. Regional Board American Bank Center - Selena Rotunda 3:00 pm All CLASSES BREAK Exhibit Hall A 4:00 pm Exhibit Hall Closes 5:30pm All Classes Dismiss 7:00 pm CASINO NIGHT 3rd Floor Omni – Nueces Ballroom THURSDAY 29TH 7:30 am Exhibit Hall Opens American Bank Center 8:00 am All Classes Resume American Bank Center 8:00 am 2022 First TWUA Board Meeting 3rd Floor Omni 10:00 am All CLASSES BREAK Exhibit Hall A 11:00 am Exhibit Hall Closes 12:00 noon All Classes Dismiss 1:30 pm TCEQ W & WW Exams ??? 3rd Floor Omni – Nueces Room TIME EVENT LOCATION
16 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org August 2022 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION 73rd WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL LUBBOCK MEMORIAL CIVIC CENTER 1501 Mac Davis Lane NOVEMBER 1st 3rd, 2022 Academic Offerings (circle one) WASTEWATER WATER WATER/WASTEWATER Basic Wastewater Basic Water Water Utilities Safety Wastewater Treatment Water Distribution Water Utilities Management Wastewater Collection Ground Water Production ***Surface Water I Water Laboratory Water Utilities Calculations Pump and Pumping **Special*CCC/CSITopics Course schedule Tuesday 8:30 to12:00 and 1:00 to 5:30 *CCC/CSI = 20hrs Water, CSI, BPAT & 10hrs Wastewater, Irrigation Wednesday 8:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 5:00 **20 hrs W/WW, subject to TCEQ approval Thursday 8:00 to 12:00 *** Surface Water I (24 Hour Class) Starts October 31 at 1:00 Lunch Included Tue, Wed, Thu, 12:00 to 1:00 Registration and Fees TWUA Member Price Non Member Price Pre Registration Until September 30th, 2022 $ 300 $ 400 Pre Registration Until October 14th , 2022 $ 360 $ 460 Registration After October 24th or On Site (Cash, Check, Money Order, or Credit Card) $ 400 with Proof of TWUA Membership $ 500 Pre registration via Mail or Internet (preferred) www.TWUA.org with Master Card or Visa. All students are provided study manuals, necessary classroom supplies, and a quality lunch daily If testing, you must make arrangements with TCEQ ** You must Pre Register 30 Days prior. (Before October 3) (Online Application) ** https://www.tceq.texas.gov/licensingHotelInformation MCM Elegante (Host Hotel), 801 Ave Q, Lubbock, TX 79401. (806) 763 1200 Group rate $85.00. Reservation cutoff date is October 27, 2022 ✄ ✄ ✄ Pre Registration Form 73rd WTRWUS School Name: .SS# or TCEQ Operator License# . Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: Home Phone: Work Phone:_______________________________ Course Selection: ______________________________ Representing (Organization): _____________________________________Job Title: TWUA District/chapter: __________ Check #/ Amount $_______________________ Credit Card # Name on Card: Exp Date: .Billing Zip: .3 Digit # .(Back Of Card) / Amount $_ . Email Address: ___________________________ Proof of Registration Needed (For Testing) Make checks payable to WTRWUS. No purchase orders accepted no refunds after October 27, 2022 Please mail Pre Registration Form and payment to: Attn: Secretary / Treasurer, P.O. Box 5068, Lubbock TX 79408 If you have any questions, please call Renata Martinez at (806) 775 2613 or email RMartinez@mylubbock.us
August 2022 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org 17 Texas Water Utilities Association 66THAnnual East Texas Regional School Classes Start October 11th thru 13th, 2022 (Except Instructional Design 2) Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview, Texas 75604 COURSE OFFERINGS WATER WASTEWATER Water and Wastewater Basic Water Basic Wastewater Utilities Safety Ground Water Production Wastewater Treatment Utilities Management Water Distribution Wastewater Collection Utilities Calculations Instructional Design & Evaluation Instructor 2 Course 40 Hour course that starts at 8:30 AM on October 10th Requires Pre Registration Member $720 Non Member $820 Pre-Registration check-in and On-Site Registration will be from 7:30 9:00 AM, October 11th Classes start at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 11th, 2022. (Except Instructional Design 2) Final class room locations will be available at registration table THERE WILL BE NO WALK UP TESTING PRE APPROVAL PAPERWORK MUST BE SUBMITTED TO TCEQ 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TESTING. Exams for Class “B, C, D” and Class “I, II, & III” Certifications will be given at 1:30 pm, October 13th Class “A” exams are at 8:30am on October 12th. Contact TCEQ (512 239 6133) in advance to schedule “A” exam. HOTEL INFORMATION Holiday Inn 300 Tuttle Circle, Longview, TX 75605 Phone: 903-663-6464 $95.00+tax for King / Double Rooms Breakfast Included (Cutoff Date October 1, 2022) Specify TWUA East Texas Regional Water School REGISTRATION FEES Registration fees include lunch on October 11th and 12th. Extra lunch tickets may be purchased for $15 Join TWUA and save $$$. You will also receive all the benefits of being a TWUA member. PRE-REGISTRATION (DEADLINE 9/30/2022) On-Site Registration TWUA Members Only $300.00 $350.00 Non Members $400.00 $450.00 Pre-Registration check-in and On-Site Registration will be from 7:30 9:00 AM, October 11th REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PERSON COPY AS REQUIRED, PRINT CLEARLY PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30th, 2022 For Pre Registration: mail, call or fax completed form with credit card information, check or money order payable to T.W.U.A. / 210 E. Highway 79, Suite 101 / Hutto, TX 78634 www.twua.org Credit card payments may be mailed, called (888 367 8982) or faxed (512 459 7124) to T.W.U.A. PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 1508 WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE SEPT. 1, 2017, THIS NOTICE SHALL SERVE TO INFORM THAT SPECIFIC CRIMINAL HISTORY COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT AND AFFECT A PERSON’S ABILITY TO RECEIV E A TCEQ ISSUED OPERATOR’S LICENSE. PARTICIPATING IN ANY TWUA AFFILIATED OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE(S) DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR IN ANY WAY IMPLY YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO TEST OR RECEIVE A STATE ISSUED OPERATOR’S LICENSE. On-Site Registration have form completed with check, cash, or money order payable to ETRS Name: SS# or License # : Course Selection: E-mail: Representing: Day Phone: Fax: Address: City: State: Zip: T.W.U.A. District/Chapter (If Member): Credit Card: Master Card or Visa (circle one) If you have any questions contact: TWUA @ 1 888 367 8982 or Mike Norris @ 903 939 mnorris@tylertexas.com8278 Card Number: CVV# Signature: Expires On: /
TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION 17TH ANNUAL FAR WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL AUGUST 23-25, 2022 PECOS COUNTY CIVIC CENTER, 1574 AIRPORT DR., FORT STOCKTON, TX ACADEMIC OFFERINGS WATER WASTEWATER WATER/WASTEWATER Basic Water Basic Wastewater Safety Water Distribution Wastewater Collection CCC/CSI REGISTRATION FEES TWUA Member Non Member Pre Registration (by August 12, 2022) $300 $400 On-Site Registration $350 $450 Registration fees include course materials and refreshments. Lunch will not be provided. TCEQ exams will be given at 1:00 on Thursday, August 25. 2022. Anyone wanting to TEST at the conclusion of the training MUST pre-register electronically with TCEQ 30 days prior to event and pay the $111.00 fee online at the TCEQ website. HOTEL INFORMATION The Fairfield Inn & Suites located at 2751 West IH 10 has offered participants of the school a special rate of $159 per room Please contact them at (432) 299 2252 and mention the Far West Texas Water School GOLF TOURNAMENT A Golf Tournament will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, August 22 at the Desert Pines Golf Course. Cost is $75 per person which includes green fee, cart, and prizes. POOL & DART TOURNAMENTS Pool & Dart Tournaments will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23 at Stixx, 1216 N Hwy 285 in Fort Stockton Cost is $20 per person per tournament. Each tournament is a double elimination, blind draw team event. REGISTRATION FORM PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 1508 WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE SEPT. 1, 2017, THIS NOTICE SHALL SERVE TO INFORM THAT SPECIFIC CRIMINAL HISTORY COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT AND AFFECT A PERSON’S ABILITY TO RECEIVE A TCEQ ISSUED OPERATOR’S LICENSE. PARTICIPATING IN ANY TWUA AFFILIATED OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE(S) DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR IN ANY WAY IMPLY YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO TEST OR RECEIVE A STATE ISSUED OPERATOR’S LICENSE. Name _________________________ Social Security or TCEQ License # Address __________________ ___________________City __________________ State _____ Zip_______ Daytime Phone _______________________ Representing _________________________________________ Email Address Course Selection ________ TWUA Member ____Yes ____No Will you be taking a TCEQ License Exam _____Yes _____No Credit Card # Exp. Date ________ Security Code ______ Cardholder Name (Printed)________________ Credit Card Billing Address______________________________________________________________________ Email Address for Receipt _______ Payment MUST accompany registration. No purchase orders accepted. No refunds will be made; however, substitutions are allowed. Credit card registrations may be mailed, or faxed to (512) 459-7124 You can register online at www.twua.org Make checks payable to Permian Basin Regional School and mail to TWUA, 210 E. Highway 79, Hutto, TX, 78634 If you have any questions, please contact Norma Clark at (512) 279-8123.
August 2022 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org 19 2022 TWUA 104th Annual School REGISTRATION FORM SEPTEMBER 26 SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 WATER COURSES (20 hrs Water) WASTEWATER COURSES (20 hrs Wastewater) WATER/WASTEWATER COURSES (20 hrs Dual) Special Notes: **These courses are pending TCEQ approval / Surface Water Production I is a 24 hr courses all other courses are 20 hours BASIC WATER BASIC WASTEWATER CCC/CSI GROUND WATER PRODUCTION WASTEWATER TREATMENT SPECIAL TOPICS FOR MANAGERS ** WATER DISTRIBUTION WASTEWATER COLLECTION CALCULATIONS SURFACE WATER PRODUCTION I (24 HR) WASTEWATER LABORATORY CHLORINATOR MAINTENANCE SURFACE WATER PRODUCTION II PUMP & PUMPING WATER LABORATORY WATER UTILITIES SAFETY WATER UTILITIES MANAGEMENT LAS SPECIAL TOPICS** TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DISCOUNTS BEING OFFERED PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION FOR EACH REGISTRANT – (PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY) Name: SS# or License #: Badge Name (Nickname): Course Selection: BillingEmployer:Address: EMail: City: State: Zip: Phone: TWUA Member: YES NO (Circle One) REGION / DISTRICT / CHAPTER / SECTION Name: PAYMENT DETAILS NOTE: Refunds cannot be made SUBSTITUTIONS ONLY Payment Method: (Circle One) VISA MasterCard Discover AMEX Check #_____________ Cardholder Name: Credit Card #: Exp Date: CVV Code: Zip Code: Authorized Signature: If a receipt is needed please provide your email: Email:_____________________________________ TICKETS FOR THE FOLLOWING MUST BE PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY: AA Club Luncheon Ticket $35.00 (Monday) A Club Luncheon Ticket $35.00 (Monday) Event Parking Pass $15.00 (Mon Wed) Annual School Registration Fee (See Back Side of This Form for Annual School Pricing) TOTAL ENCLOSED: $
20 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org August 2022 REGISTRATION FEES JUNE Early Bird Registration Fee until June 30, 2022 COURSE MEMBER NON MEMBER Water and/or Wastewater 20 hr courses $295.00 $395.00 Surface Water I $345.00 $445.00 JULY Pre Registration Fee until July 31, 2022 COURSE MEMBER NON MEMBER Water and/or Wastewater $345.00 $445.00 Surface Water I $395.00 $495.00 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Registration Fee until September 15, 2022 COURSE MEMBER NON MEMBER Water and/or Wastewater $365.00 $465.00 Surface Water I $415.00 $515.00 ONSITE (AFTER SEPTEMBER 15, 2021) COURSE MEMBER NON MEMBER Water and/or Wastewater $390.00 $490.00 Surface Water I $445.00 $545.00 TO RECEIVE THE ABOVE DISCOUNTS, ALL PAYMENTS AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY CENTRAL OFFICE WITHIN THE MONTH OF SAID DISCOUNT
August 2022 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org 21 Process Control Technology 8-Hours TCEQ Approved for Wastewater Development, Troubleshooting,Assessments,ControlTools Information & Discussion to assist in making wastewater treatment more effective. Presented by: Tanny Busby & Laura Bonjonia Special Topics Format: Topics presented in designated time blocks. When: September 27, 2022 Time: 8:00 am 5:00 pm Where: Corpus Christi American Bank Center (in conjunction with 104th TWUA Annual School) Cost: Pre-Registration: Member - $160.00 Non-Member $220.00 Onsite: Member $210.00. Non-Member $270.00 Reserve Your Seat Now Who should attend: Chief Operators, Lead Operators, those who need wastewater renewal credit with interest in wastewater treatment. Operators or those desiring to become operators who are interested in expanding knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, to gain a better understanding of chemistry and hydraulics of flow, retention time, loading, identification of organisms, sampling, loading, data interpretation, and much more. To register, go to the TWUA website (www.twua.org) and click on the training tab then Annual School 2022.
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. With the onset of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the Governor’s Proclamation of a state of disaster in Texas, TCEQ intends to offer flexibility to licensees and applicants who were in the process of renewing or receiving an occupational license and were impacted by this outbreak. Operators desiring to TEST, should contact TCEQ in regards to testing. There are some computer-based testing centers that remain open. To schedule a computer-based exam, please contact the CBT centers near you to verify if they are still operating. For other questions or concerns, please email licenses@ tceq.texas.gov Regional School 22nd – 25th 2022 Information Call Clark – 432-528-1608 Texas (Longview) Regional School 11th – 13th 2022 call Clark – 432-528-1608 Exam Application due 30 days prior to event forget if you are testing to Designate Test Location.
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August 2022 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org 29 Texas Engineering Firm #470 WATER DISTRIBUTION & WASTEWATER COLLECTION | WATER SUPPLY INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN | WASTEWATER TREATMENT DESIGN There are 3 steps in the TCEQ exam process. 1. application/payment 2. approval/conditional approval 3. designate testing location You are not through the process if you have not designated a testing location with TCEQ! TWUA.org
August 2022 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org 31 TEXAS WATER ASSOCIATIONUTILITIES Individual Membership Application Use this form to: 1) Join TWUA "At Large" 2) Join TWUA and a District/Chapter 3) Renew your TWUA Membership Please Print Clearly Application for: o Active Member o Full-Time Student o Retired Member o Membership Renewal o New Member "At Large" or District/Chapter Name: Membership for year 20____ SS#Name:_______ - _______ - __________ Home Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: ( ) Work Phone: ( ) E-Mail AmountJobEmployer:Address:Title:ofDues Enclosed: $ Signature of Member: Today's Date: A portion of your TWUA Dues is allocated for a subscription to the Tex as Water Utilities Journal. Submit all dues to the TWUA Central Office: TWUA Central Office, 210 East Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Tx. 78634 For more information, Ms. Adee at: 512-279-8129. Fax: 512-459-7124.
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