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JOURNAL

VOLUME 30

DECEMBER 2020

"Proudly Serving Education Excellence since 1918"

NUMBER 12

Texas Water Utilities Association Regional Training – 2021 Far West Texas – Ft Stockton

March 1st – 4th 2021

Panhandle Region – Amarillo

March 30th – April 1st 2021

Southeast Texas Region – Beaumont

April 27th – 29th 2021

Central West Texas Region – Abilene

May 3rd – 6th 2021

North Texas Region – Arlington

May 17th -21st 2921

Central Texas Region – Killeen

June 14th – 17th 2021

Southwest Texas Region – San Marcos

July 5th – 8th 2021

Permian Basin Region – San Angelo

July 19th – 22nd 2021

East Texas Region – Tyler

August 23rd – 26th 2021

TWUA Annual School – Corpus Christi

September 26th – 29th 2021

West Texas Region – Lubbock

November 2nd – 4th 2021

In This Edition: 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.

President Message................................ 4

ED News ............................................. 6 If you want to get a complete look at lake levels, go to www.waterdatafortexas.org

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: John Krause – Chair of Management William L. (Bill) Brown – President Mike Norris – President Elect Jim Siddall – Vice President George A. Glispin – Second Past President Jim McCain – Ex Officio Russell Hamilton – Executive Director

_______________________________ Front Cover Photo Courtesy of: City of Jefferson, Texas December 2020

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President’s Message

President’s Thoughts

by William “Bill” Brown

Greetings, It is absolutely beyond my comprehension as I think about how rapidly time moves on and how quickly the 2020 calendar year is coming to a close. It has been an interesting, and at times, trying year. But placing all the distractions aside, from the bottom of my heart, I wish each and everyone reading this a most joyous Christmas. I pray that as you and your families gather together, you are blessed beyond happiness.

If I offend anyone with this statement, well, that can be a discussion for a future date. This is the time of year in which we celebrate Jesus’s birth. This is not Happy Holiday or Joyous Greetings, or even Seasons Greeting. As for me and my family, this is Merry Christmas. I’m okay with Happy Christ-mas’ (more Christ). If this offends the Muslims, Islamic, or non-believers, they can come to Hutto and tell me about it.

Happy Birthday, Jesus, and thank you for your gift of forgiveness.

What are your family Christmas traditions? We like to do a Christmas Eve service, then congregate at one of the family’s homes, where we devour tamales, caso, sausage balls, and enjoy the camaraderie and laughter of family. Might even be a cousin Eddie moment where we break out the eggnog along with the adult additive of choice. I can neither confirm nor deny that happens.

Then Christmas morning, the exchange of gifts. Then at some point the traditional Christmas meal.

How often do we stop and think about the people who work at treatment plants or in distribution and collections? How about our emergency services workers? How about the medical field? Hospitals don’t close just because it’s a holiday. People still need to flush toilets and need potable water. Thank You, Water and Wastewater Operators. Thanks to all those who work in Public Works. Thanks to our Police, Fire, EMS, Nurses, Doctors, our Military, and all who are separated from loved ones over all the holiday season.

On a different topic, I have mixed feelings about this “Virtual” or “Online” training. Call me old school, but when I teach a class, I like to walk around and look at the faces. My personal challenge is to engage everyone in the classroom. I understand that if public meetings are not currently happening, operator training must take place in some form. I have taught a few online classes, and in a lot of ways, it is effective, but my hope is that in 2021, we get back to the in-person TWUA Regional Events.

I have made a lot of friends and contacts through Regional Training Events.

For the record, I hired my last operator for Jonha Water as a result of interacting with him at a TWUA Regional School. Ryan took my class in Odessa, and I was impressed with his knowledge and commitment to the Profession. I planted the seed, and thankfully, he later contacted me, and we were able to reach an employment agreement. I talk to a lot of operators who rely similar stories where they were able to better themselves by contacts made at an in-person training.

TWUA is about to release the training schedule for the first six months of 2021, and it appears that the “Virtual or Online” events will continue for the full-time TWUA Instructors. Concerns related to public gatherings will be playing out as the new year comes in. Public meeting remains contingent upon events beyond the associations control.

Since May 2020, Central Office has been blessed, and quite honestly able to maintain, as a direct result of the virtual training market. I say this to say, unless TWUA sees a significant drop in electronic classroom attendance, the predominant delivery of the associations training program for 2021 will be electronic, with support for the live Regional Events, along with Annual School.

The electronic 2-hour District Meetings will continue in 2021, and those are “User Paced.” The attendees have the ability to access 24/7. There will also be User Paced 20-hour classes. So TWUA will be covering all the bases.

Thank everyone who utilizes TWUA for your training needs. The TWUA Management Committee would love to hear from you, and I pledge to take all feedback and offer it at management meetings.

May the Blessings of Heaven Rest upon you and all Water and Wastewater Professionals!

Bill Brown

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by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director

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ather, in this time, we pause to acknowledge the birth of Jesus. We want to say thank you for the greatest gift of all. We recognize that uncertainty may be around us, but 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 mercy, Your calm, Your guidance, and forgiveness. Father, continue to bless us as only You can. We pray for Your favor and ask that You direct, protect, watch over, guide, and bless TWUA and its members. Amen As we prepare for this time of Christmas, the TWUA Management Committee and Central Office Staff and I sincerely hope everyone experiences a truly blessed and joyous Christmas. This is the time in which Christians profess their beliefs in the birth of Jesus. In these current times, it may be hard for some to get into the spirit of Christmas, but we all have life and the assurance of grace, love, and forgiveness. This is a time for family, kindness, keeping the traditions going, and helping the less fortunate. To those who will be working this holiday, thank you for your devotion and for your part in making this day more enjoyable for others. We urge you to remember our troops and their families.

In West Texas, Lake Spence is sitting at 23.3 % (- 0.9 %). White River is sitting at 12.6 % (-1.3 %). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 36.2 % (- 1.0 %) and Greenbelt is at 17.0 % (- 0.5 %). If you want to get a complete look at current lake levels, go to waterdatafortexas.org. The drought has never left for some and is returning for some.

We believe we are getting the 2-hour On-Demand training working as it should. If you have not tried this training opportunity and are looking for an alternative to the traditional monthly district meetings, please go to the training calendar and sign up. The electronic offering is 2-hours and requires the attendee to provide a voice print, but after that step, the training is available 24 / 7. We are the first to admit that in-person training is the preferred method, but to fill in the gap, this is an effective means of renewal training, and to the best of our ability, continue to provide.

Another issue that we are working to resolve is related to the video or content. The user must allow the video to download before attempting to watch. Those with limited bandwidth or restrictions on download speed are experiencing issues. For now, if you would make sure that the video has completely downloaded before attempting to play.

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Dates for Annual School 2021 The Management Committee decided to reschedule Annual School dates in the 2021 year.

The new Annual School dates for 2021 are September 26th – 29th 2021.

The Story Goes Something Like This – In a time not so long ago, there was a family with three children.

The oldest was 13, the next was 9, and the youngest was 7. The children grew up on a farm in the Mid-West. One bitterly cold December night, the children were to have an adult sitter who would stay while the parents attended a social event just a short distance away.

As luck would have it, the sitter was forced to cancel last minute. The children were all well-mannered and responsible, so the parents agreed the oldest would be in charge while the parents made a brief appearance at the nearby party.

The father built a warming fire in the fireplace, and the children had just taken baths and were busying themselves with various things while awaiting bedtime and their parents return.

All at once, they heard a faint knock, and the oldest went to open the door, thinking it was the sitter who had somehow been able to come.

There in the darkness, illuminated by the dim porch light, stood a child who looked to be around 10, with no shoes on his feet, and he only had thin, tattered clothes and a frayed blanket for a coat. He was shivering, and in a weak voice, “he asked if he might come in and warm himself and possibly take shelter in the barn with the livestock.”

“Yes, please come in and have a seat by our fire. Warm yourself.”

This stranger graciously accepted.

The oldest child commented that the stranger “had loving eyes, and there seemed to be something special about him. He had a calm like none they been around.”

One of the children stated, “you look as though you could use something to eat. Mom made a delicious meat stew for dinner, and we have plenty. Would you care for a bowl?”

The shivering boy nodded and stated, “if it’s not too much trouble.”

After a while, the oldest child asked the stranger “if he would want to have a warm bath and some clean clothes?”

The stranger smiled and stated, “if it’s not too much trouble.”

When the stranger had finished his bath and was wearing clean, December 2020

warm clothes and shoes, the children noticed a sound of music coming from outside.

The children looked out the window, thinking that it was carolers. But who would brave the cold on such a blusterous night?

What they witnessed was truly astonishing. There in their yard, they saw a band of 20 or so children, all in bright shining garments, and all were playing golden harps and uniquely shaped string instruments. The air was suddenly warm with the most glorious melody.

The stranger in their house appeared, and he was now clad in a silvery light. The stars seemed to be his spotlight.

His soft but reassuring voice said, “I was cold, and you took me in. I was hungry, and you fed me. I was tired, and you gave me a place to rest. Be not afraid, for I am the Christ Child, traveling through this world, bringing peace, happiness, and favor to all who accept me. As you have given to Me, so may this tree be a symbol of good favor and rich blessings to this family for generations to come.”

As he spoke these words, He broke a branch from a fir tree that grew near the front door, and He offered a prayer as he effortlessly pushed the branch into the ground. Then like the blink-

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ing of a star, all disappeared.

The parents returned home and were met by joyous stories of the stranger who came to visit. Not sure how to respond, the parents told the children they were proud of the hospitality, and they did the right thing by offering aid to someone in need.

Now go to bed, and we finish this conversation in the morning.

While doing the early morning chores, the father could not get the children’s story from his mind. He went to the yard where the children said the “Christ Child” had broken a branch and stuck it in the ground. But amazingly, the branch had already grown into a great tree, and it had a special vibrant color with a glimmering glow about it.

Over breakfast that morning, the father asked the children to describe the events of the evening past once more. The children relayed the evening in the greatest detail, and when they finished, all went out to examine the yard. The family was in awe, and they joined hands around the tree and offer thanks to Christ for his gift of forgiveness and blessings.

Merry Christmas to all.

Stay Safe and Remember – we do not need all the operators in Texas to be a member of TWUA – JUST YOU ! ! ! !

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TWUA DISTRICT MEETINGS Due to Coronavirus and Uncertainties related to Public Meeting / Gatherings ALL TWUA Public Gatherings have been Temporally Postponed OnDemand Virtual 2-hour Electronic Training Sessions are now available 24 / 7.

Get this training as your schedule permits Active District Members will be eligible for ONE of these Training Opportunities Can only attend one 2-hour session per month (same session just repeated) Everyone MUST have computer / IP address Everyone MUST have access to telephone Everyone MUST make a Voice Print (prior to the event) Smart Devices are not supported This electronic training will be offered free of charge to active district members until December 31st 2020 there will be other options for others to participate in electronic training See TWUA Website – Training Tab – Click on event for more information Call TWUA Central Office for more information

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NEW ANNUAL SCHOOL DATES for 2021 Due to uncertainties TWUA 103rd Annual School for 2021 has been Rescheduled All meetings and events associated with Annual School remain the same – just a new date for upcoming event.

New dates are September 26th – 29th 2021 For those with excess budget funds – TWUA Room Block and Registration will be open soon

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 children

MEMBERSHIP PLANS BEGINNING AT $60/YEAR!!

CONTACT TWUA AT (888) 367-8982 TO SIGN UP. December 2020

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Safety News

EXTENSION CORD AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SAFETY • Overload cords.

• Force a plug into an outlet.

• Use a wet extension cord.

• Overheat an extension cord.

• Drive over a cord.

• Drag an extension cord.

• Place cords under rugs or carpets or in busy areas.

Christmas Lights & Safety Tips:

For some, the holiday season starts the day after Halloween, while others prefer to wait until they’ve carved into the Thanksgiving bird to decorate their home in white, red, green, blue, and other festively colored lights.

Electrical extension cords are used in many office buildings, worksites, and homes, and should be treated with caution.

The Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation reminds workers that correct use of extension cords is a crucial component of on-the-job electrical safety.

The following are do’s and don’ts provided by TDI/DWC for working safely with extension cords: Don’t: • Use an indoor extension cord in outdoor environments.

• Attempt to plug extension cords into one another.

• Use an extension cord that has a lower wattage rating than the tool being used with it.

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Whether you’re an early bird or a week- of decorator, most homeowners can agree that hanging Christmas lights will be the most time-consuming task for the holidays and one of the most dangerous.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas lights cause 40% of Christmas tree fires, and overall decorations caused more than 15,000 injuries resulting in an emergency room visit with falls being the highest at 34%, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (COSC).

Knowing how to properly install and maintain your Christmas lights could be the difference between happy holidays or more than just chestnuts roasting over an open fire. Below are safety tips for your consideration.

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Safety News Tip 1. Replace Old or Damaged Christmas Lights

Before plugging in last year’s Christmas lights, inspect their condition to make sure they’re up to par. Inspect for cracked or frayed cords, wires poking through the insulation, and sockets without bulbs. It might seem tedious, but damage to the cord or light bulb could cause an electrical shock when plugged in, or worse, an electrical fire.

Tip 2. Switch to LED Lights

If you’re in the market to purchase new Christmas lights, consider LED Lights with epoxy lenses. LED lights are cool to touch, compared to traditional Christmas lights, and use less electricity. Since most holiday fires are caused by overheated bulbs on a Christmas tree, switching to LED lights could prevent your tree from catching fire.

Tip 3. Follow the Rule of Three

Most manufacturers agree that plugging in more than three sets of Christmas light strands into a single extension cord may cause problems with overheating. It depends on both the strand’s wattage and the maximum watt capacity of the plug. You might want to strongly consider using a power strip with a built-in circuit breaker instead of directly into a wall outlet. Make sure you cross-reference the total wattage of your (combined) Christmas lights to the amount of your power strip before you plug it in.

Tip 4. Look for Christmas Lights with a UL Safety Certification.

Some Christmas lights will include a UL Safety Certification, meaning that the lights have been designed and manufactured to meet industry specifications from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), an independent product safety certification origin.

Lights that have these certifications will be safer to use in your home, as compared to lights that do not have this certification. Examine what you are using, and if they are not UL Certified, you might want to upgrade to ones that do have this minimum standard.

Tip 5. Keep Your Christmas Tree Hydrated

For those who use live trees, other than overheated Christmas lights, fires are also caused by dry Christmas trees. A dry tree will be more flammable compared to one that has been maintained properly. For real trees, make sure you check the water every day to keep the tree from drying out. If you prefer the artificial tree, make sure the tree is made from fire-resistant materials.

Tip 6. Use Outdoor and Indoor Lights, as Designated

Christmas lights are labeled by their use, so you will see a disclaimer that reads “for indoor use only” or “for indoor and outdoor use.” Make sure you read this carefully and be aware, you could be creating a fire hazard by using outdoor lights in an indoor application or indoor lights in an outdoor application.

Tip 7. Use Ladders Appropriately

Since falls are the highest emergency room-related injury during the holidays, it's important to know how to safely use a ladder when hanging Christmas lights off the roof of your home or in any space that would require a ladder.

Have a spotter with you at all times to hold the ladder for stability. When hanging Christmas lights, never extend your body further than parallel with the ladder to prevent tipping. Consider a wooden or fiberglass ladder when you’re working with Christmas lights to prevent an electric shock.

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CHRIST MAS’ R. Hamilton

What’s happened to the Christmas; that we have come to know?

Imagine His disappointment, as He gazes down below.

Gifts and giving provide such joy; But just ask a child about Christmas; and it’s usually about the toys.

We take the Christ from Christmas, because for some it might offend.

This seems a lack of gratitude; for the One who gave His all, just to be our friend?

We seem surprised by all the turmoil; which depicts the worldly trend.

Who decides which freedoms are worth fighting to defend?

This blessing known as Christmas has once again arrived; So pause and relish in your thoughts, as fond memories are revived.

Thankful yet another year, our loved ones have survived.

We pray this blessing Jesus gives, no one be deprived.

Enjoy the gifts and fellowship, which come this special day; But keep in mind Jesus represents forgiveness; and his love is on display.

Bring us back to you Lord, when we tend to stray; Provide us strength to follow You and courage to obey.

Help put Christ back in Christmas; this will be the plea; Encourage your friends and families in this quest, for all the world to see.

Rejoice in sharing your presents and decorating your tree; Just acknowledge the true meaning, at least to some degree.

As friends, families, and loved ones, gather on this momentous day; To give Jesus His respect, please bow your heads and pray.

May love and blessings find you, at this time today; And rest assured your Heavenly Father, is never far away.

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Safety News ...continued from pg. 11

Tip 8. Use Christmas Light Clips Instead of Nails or Screws

When hanging outdoor Christmas lights on your roof, don’t use nails or screws to secure the lights as they can puncture the wires, causing the lights to malfunction, or worse, shock the person installing them.

Instead, opt for light clips found at any hardware store to secure the lights onto the house. The light clips are safer and will cause less damage to the roof or exterior of your home. Additionally, using clips instead of screws are nails eliminates the possibility of creating an electrical short by piercing household wiring.

When closed on the light strand, windows and doors can cause wires to break or become frayed from constant pressure, making them a safety hazard for shocks or electric fires.

Tip 11. Use A GFCI Outlet For Outdoor Lights

There is a specific outlet used for outdoor Christmas lights called a Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). This device prevents electric shock from electrical systems that could be exposed to wet conditions, such as rain or snow; when activated, this device works as a circuit breaker.

This is particularly helpful if your outlet is outdoors. Make sure to protect yourself and your home from electrical shorts by purchasing a GFCI outlet device.

Tip 9. Secure Al Loose Light Strands

If you need to use an extension cord or have a long strand of lights between your Christmas tree and outlet, make sure you secure all loose light strands with electrical tape to avoid trips and falls.

If you have loose light strands outdoors, secure them with group staples (found at any hardware store). You simply place the staple around the light and push as far as you can into the grass or soft surfaces to secure the cords.

Tip 10. Don’t Run Cords or Lights Through Windows or Doors

If you don’t have access to an outdoor outlet. You may find it challenging to light up your home this holiday season.

Remember that it is not advisable to run Christmas lights or extension cords through windows or doors.

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Tip 12. Don’t Forget To Turn Off The Lights

Christmas lights should not be left on for prolonged periods of time or overnight. Even LED lights can overheat, and with a combination of a dry Christmas tree, could cause a fire. Make it a habit to turn off your Christmas lights every time you leave the house or go to bed.

To make life easier, purchase a light timer, and set a time to turn off and on at pre-determined times. There are now options to use your smartphone to control your Christmas lights.

Stay Safe!

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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES 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.

TWUA LIVE, INSTRUCTOR LED - COMPUTER BASED TRAINING December 1 - 3

Basic Wastewater Live Online 20-Hours

Disinfection / Chlorination Live Online 20-Hours

Management Live Online 20-Hours

Basic Water Live Online 20-Hours

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Wastewater Collections Live Online 20-Hours

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Safety Live Online 20-Hours

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Pumps and Pumping Live Online 20-Hours

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Basic Water Live Online 20-Hours

Water Distribution Live Online 20-Hours

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W W Collections Live Online 20-Hours

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TRAINING SCHEDULE 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.

TWUA LIVE, INSTRUCTOR LED - COMPUTER BASED TRAINING January 19 - 21

CSI / CCC Live Online 20-Hours

Pump & Pumping Live Online 20-Hours

Disinfection / Chlorination Live Online 20-Hours

January 26 - 28

Surface 2 Live Online 20-Hours

Safety Live Online 20-Hours

Groundwater Prod.

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Management Live Online 20-Hours

February 2 - 4

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Basic Water Live Online 20-Hours

Surface 1 Live Online 24-Hours

February 9 - 11

CSI / CCC Live Online 20-Hours

W W Collections Live Online 20-Hours

W W Treatment Live Online 20-Hours

February 16 - 18

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Pumps & Pumping Live Online 20-Hours

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Training Schedule (continued from page 17)

TWUA LIVE, INSTRUCTOR LED - COMPUTER BASED TRAINING March 1 - 4

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March 2-4

Basic Wastewater Live Online 20-Hours

W W Collections Live Online 20-Hours

W W Treatment Live Online 20-Hours

March 9 - 11

Surface 1 Live Online 20-Hours

Water Distribution Live Online 20-Hours

Safety Live Online 20-Hours

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Basic Water Live Online 20-Hours

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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 disaster in Texas, TCEQ intends to offer flexibility to licensees and applicants who were in applicants who were in the process of renewing or receiving an occupational the process of renewing or receiving an occupational license and were impacted by this license and were impacted by this outbreak.

With the onset of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the Governor’s Proclamation of a state of

outbreak.

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Far West Texas – Fort Stockton March 1st – 4th 2021 Panhandle Regional School – Amarillo March 30th – April 1st 2021 TCEQ Exam Application due 30 days prior to event Don’t forget if you are testing to Designate Test Location.

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Announcement

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D AT E CHANGE FOR 202 1 Due to the lingering effects of the Coronavirus, TWUA Management made the decision to pursue a meeting date later into 2021. The schedule and school events will remain the same, just happening a little later in the year.

Mark your calendar – September 26th – 29th 2021 is the new dates for the 103rd Annual School.

The registration link for both the school and the hotel will activated as soon as possible. You may take advantage of early discounts and reserve you room now.

Thank you for considering TWUA and choosing the Omni, which helps keep pricing competitive.

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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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TCEQ OCTOBER LICENSES BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER CHAPKO, WESLEY D CHURCHILL, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL CRISTY, JAY DEFRANCESCO, LEE DELLANEBBIA, DAVID ESCOBAR, HECTOR FOLEY, ANTHONY C GARCIA, JUAN M GILLS, ELIJAH WOLFGANG GORZYNSKI, JESSE LEE HARWELL, JAMES ALLEN JENNINGS, SEAN LAWLER, GARY OTIS LAYTON, ALFREDO LEE, HO WOOK MARQUEZ, WILLIAM J MARTINEZ, FERNANDO MERICLE, KENNETH LEE MILLER, DARREN J MOGLE, CODY MORRISON, KEVIN MURRAY, JAMES ROBERT SANTELLANO, BRENT SAUCEDO, ALEJANDRO VIEYRA SERNA, RICHARD SIBOLE, CHARLES ROBERT SONOFF, GREGORY MICHAEL STRICKLAND, MATTHEW SCOTT WARTES, BLAKE WILSON, KYLE W YANEZ, ALVARO ZAMORA, LUIS HECTOR CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR BLYTHE, JUSTIN M CUELLAR, MICHAEL GARCIA, GLADYS HINDMAN, CHARLOTTE CHRISTINE HITZFELD, HAROLD T JR HOUSTON, LUCAS L KING, JONATHAN R MERCADO, IVAN PACHECO, THOMAS PAUL, PEGGY J RODRIGUEZ, RICHIE L SPHABMYSAY, KHOUTHAVY SUMMERS, RICHARD D WALKER, JEFFREY T GROUND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CLASS B GOMEZ, ALBERTO HOLMES, RODNEY D JR KENG, MARSHAL G LARA, JUAN C ODOM, RYAN C RECTOR, RILEY S SCHMIDT, GENE H WARD, JAMES M CLASS C BLUMENTHAL, KEITH L BRASWELL, ADAM J CARTER, RAUN M

CLARK, SHANE M FERGUSON, MARVIN L GLOVER, JACOB ROBERT HARVILL, WILLIAM M II HORNBECK, JUSTIN KEITH HUSBAND, FRANKIE L JR JANOW, RONALD M JENKINS, NATHAN D JOHNSON, ETHAN KYLE KRIZAN, LUKE G LARA, ROGER MARKS, CLAY W MCCULLOUGH, ANTHONY E MOORE, DONALD M MORENO, LUIS M NICHOLS, JONATHAN PENA, NOE JR ROQUEMORE, DARRELUS ROYCE, JUSTIN E SALAZAR, BOBBY SR SIERRA, ALFONSO JR WILLIAMS, KREG L SURFACE WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CLASS B BOWEN, CHRISTINE E GONZALEZ, MARCO A PROVENCIO, DANIEL RAMIREZ, RENE R REED, MARC A CLASS C AUGUSTINE, BRANDON R BARNES, WILLIAM R BOYD, CORDEL L CASTILLO, MARCO A CHITTY, DESTINY J HUFF, NATHAN HUNT, ANDREW W JONES, STEFFEN LAWRENCE JONES, TYANTHONY DEWAYNE MCDONALD, ZACHERY MOYA, JULIO IVAN MUNOZ, ANGELICA OCHOA, MIGUEL A PRICE, GREGORY R JR ROSS, JEREMY R SMOTEK, JUSTIN STJOHN, TREY FOGLE STUBBLEFIELD, JUSTIN L WEST, MITCHELL G WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR CLASS B BRANNEN, MATTHEW S HERNANDEZ, JOSE A JACKSON, CLIFTON L OLIVAREZ, MICHAEL SHERWOOD, JASON M CLASS C BABB, JON KRISTIAN BAKER, FORRESTER BARTON, DENNIS J BIGGS, JAMES BRODIE CALHOUN, MARK E

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CRUZ, JOSE M DUNN, DAVID LEE SR ESCOBEDO, JOSE A JR FOLCK, CHRISTOPHER STUARTE FRANK, MICHAEL DEE GALINDO, YOVANI M GARZA, DAVID V GOODMAN, CODY WAYNE MERINO ALVARADO, OSWALDO ADALBERTO NAVARRETE, GUADALUPE REBOLLAR, JESUS C RIVERS, DEKEENA D RODRIGUEZ, FRANCISCO J ROSALIES, PETE SANDOVAL, DANIEL SPINKS, GREG J STOKES, WAYNE CLAY STRAND, JOSEPH TODD, NATHAN A WAGNER, JORDYN WEBER, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT YOHO, JACOB C WATER OPERATOR CLASS A BAILEY, RONNY E MARBACH, QUINN A CLASS D ANDREWS, CANDACE LEE ANSTINE, KIRK STEVEN ARMENDARIZ, KRISTIAN JULIAN AYERS, CLINTON WAYNE BAILEY, CHASE T BARNARD, CLINTON R BARRERA, JOSE BARRON, JORDAN KYREN BENBROOK, SHAWN BIBB, JAMES F BOETHEL, DAVID WAYNE BROWN, SAMUEL ADDISON CALHOUN, BARRY LYNN CARDENAS, JONATHAN CASAS, MANUEL ROEL CASIANO, ENRIQUE V CASTILLO, PAUL CALVIN JR CASTRO MUNOZ, OMAR CHAVEZ, ADRIAN IVAN CLOINGER, EVAN JAMES COMBS, ERIC CONNELLY, AARON MATTHEW CONTRERAS, MARCUS DAVIS, ROGER DEWAYNE DELGADO, AUDIE DELUNA, JUAN RAMON DUNAWAY, TERRY EDWARD EGBE, VILLARD EBOT EILERS, MICHAEL ESCOBEDO, ALEJANDRO FRASULA, FRANK FULLER, LOEGAN PARKER GANT, JOSHUA GARCIA, ADALBERTO GARCIA, CHARLES A GARZA, BRYAN T GARZA, ROBERTO GUERRERO, RAYMOND LEE GUERRERO, TIFFANY MARIE GUEVARA, JOSE

GUTHRIE, RUSSELL ALAN GUZMAN, COLTON HEATH HALL, THOMAS HAYEK, BRODY CAMERON HEARD, JARED HEBNER, RYAN WILLIAM HENDRICKSON, STEPHANIE ASH ISAAC, ARCHIE JAMES, DONALD D JENKINS, BRANDON JON JOHNSON, IVRY JOHNSON, JESSE H JR JOHNSTON, HAYDEN JOSEPH JONES, ANDREW STERLING JONES, KEITHAN W KAMP, MADISON SCOTT KARNES, SAMUEL JOHN KELLAND, CHRISTOPHER PHILIP KIAN, WALTER CALEB KNOX, BRANDON LAMAGRANDE, JESUS LANDRUM, BRANDON COLE LARA, DANIEL A LEE, LOGAN DONALD LEIBLI, CHRISTOPHER LEE LINDSAY, JEDIDIAH NEIL LOWE, CHARLES LUNA, TEOFILO MALDONADO, JOSHUA MANN, JUSTIN MARISCAL, OSCAR MARTINEZ, RAFAEL MASCORRO, MARTHA MCCARRIER, KYLE MCGUIRE, MATTHEW JAY MCHANEY, ANTHONY TREY MCKEE, LOGAN MCLEOD, JACOB CONNER MCMICHAEL, KELLOGG MCRAE, BUSTER CARL MEDINA, JAMES A MEDRANO, SIXTO A MENDOZA, ISIAH L MILLER, RUSSTIN JAY MORALES, MANUEL LEONARDO MORRIS, KIMBERLY ANNE NAVARRO, CARLOS NICHOLS, KENNETH EDWARD NIX, WILLIAM LLOYD NOORDAM, DALE R OBRYAN, MEAGHANN OLMOS, JONATHAN JESUS ORD, GREGORY OSSWALD, LAWRENCE PADY, MICHAEL AUSTIN PAPAS, MILO GRANT GARCIA PARKS, STUART KENDALL PATTERSON, BENNIE PERALTA, JOSUE L PEREZ, JOHN D PHILLIPS, DAVID ERIC POROWSKI, NICHOLAS QUINTANA, RYAN RAMIREZ, INOCENCIO RAYLE, BAILEE REED, WILLIAM P RICHARDSON, TROY ROBERT RIETCHECK, PATRICK ROLLINS, KATELIN ROSALES, JACOB BENJAMIN RUSSELL, EDDIE LEE SERNA, JESSE SHERIDAN, TAYELAR SIMERAL, JULIA MARIE

December 2020

TCEQ OCTOBER LICENSES SMITH, BILL SMITH, MASON STEGEMOLLER, DONALD SCOT STUTTS, DOUGLAS RANDALL SUNNENBERG, CHASE TAGLE, JUAN ALFREDO TAVAREZ, FREDERICO TAYLOR, EVERY TELLO, JEREMIAH TIMMONS, ETHAN LOY TRAN, ALICE TRIMBLE, NATHAN FORREST USEY, CHRISTOPHER VALLADARES, CHRISTOPHER VARGAS, IVAN GABRIEL VASQUEZ, ENRIQUE VILLATORO, TITO WATSON, LUCAS DON WHITMIRE, BRIA ALEXIS WILKINS, MARIO WILLIAMS, DYLAN R WILSON‑ELLIS, HEATHER A YORK, DAKOTA W WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR COLLECTIONS I BOYD, CHRISTOPHER DUBOI CARBAJAL, PABLO CARTER, JUSTIN DUNN, JUSTIN GONZALEZ, ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ, GERARD HERRERA, JOHNATHAN R LOPEZ, MAURICIO JESUS MILLER, LOYD G ROCHA, ALEX SANCHEZ, NICHOLAS SANTOS, ALLAN D SEGURA, JESUS ANTHONY STANG, DALTON JAMES STOVER, JOHNNY TATUM, LARRY ARRON COLLECTIONS II DELOSRIOS, ADRIAN GALLIER, MATTHEW MELVIN HANSON, DUSTIN E HERRERA, HECTOR JR IVES, JUSTIN D JAIMES, BERNARDO JR LARA, JOSE B LOPEZ, JESSE II RAMIREZ, ALEXIS SIMIEN, CHRISTOPHER M TEMPLE, JOSHUA VILLARREAL, RAMON R WILLIAMS, SEAN E WILLIAMS, WADE A COLLECTIONS III ANDERSON, AUSTIN L BURTON, SHAWN T ESCALANTE, DIEGO HARRIS, KENNETH L SR KENDALL, KAITLYN L KRUMHOLZ, DIETRICH K PINKELMAN, DANIEL L SANTIAGO, JOHN D VARGAS, CRUZ

December 2020

VEST, MICHAEL A WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CLASS A ELLIOTT, FRANK H JACKSON, ZACHARY K MANN, JESI R MONTALVO, ROSARIO SCRUGGS, PHILLIP S WHITE, JESSE J CLASS B CASTILLO, ALLEN B DEVINEY, NATHAN D FONTENOT, KEVIN A GUTIERREZ‑CHAVEZ, ALEJANDRO JACOB, GIGY KINCAID, ANGELIQUE MADSEN, RYAN R MIDDLETON, AMY LYNN QUEZADA, ROGER A RAMSEY, KEITH A SERONA, AMADO E STONE, JOE F WEATHERLY, ERIC C WILLIAMS, MAURICE A CLASS C ANDRADE, ABEL BEATY, JAMES BIRDSONG, JAMES D BONNER, MICHAEL A BOZZARELLO, NICHOLAS A BURKHART, AUSTIN BUTCHER, TRISTAN W BUZOUDES, STEVEN J CANNON, RUSSELL BRYAN CARRILLO, ALBERT DARDAR, STEVE A DAVIS, JASON B FERGUSON, ANTHONY ALLEN FORWARD, CLEVE HENDERSON GARCIA, ERIC GILLIAM, TERRANCE LEE GOMEZ, LUIS A GRIFFIS, WILLIAM K GRUDZIESKI, WAYNE MARTIN GUTIERREZ, JESUS JR HARGROW, TYRE L HEMPHILL, STEVEN WAYNE HIGHTOWER, JEREMY S JR INGE, AARON JOHNSON, ETHAN KYLE JOHNSON, JUSTIN R KLOVSTAD, KYLE E KNOTTS, JOSEPH A MADRIGAL, FRANCISCO JAVIER MARTINEZ, LUIS M MCDONALD, CHRISTOPHER L MEDRANO, VERONICA MUZQUIZ, GIOVANNA PARSONS, PATRICK L JR PEAVLER, TY A PICENO, JESUS MANUEL QUIJAS, JORGE REYNOLDS, COLT P ROBERTS, DANIEL DAVID ROHWEDDER, WILLIAM T ROMERO, ESTEBAN

SABOLSICE, ERIC J SAMARNEH, JOSEPH Z SHAFFER, RICHARD L SHRADER, JAMES G SILCO, STEVEN J SMITH, TYCHUCUS T STUECKROTH, THOMAS C TAFOYA, MATTHEW LOUIS THOMAS, MARK S WHITE, WILLIAM WOOLDRIDGE, TONY D WRIGHT, JAMES B CLASS D ABSHIRE, BEAUX AGUILAR, CRUZ E ALCARAZ, FEDERICO AYALA, DANIKA BORAK, JUSTIN BRETT, JOSIAH BUTLER, JOHN CHANCE CASE, SAMUEL REECE CORTEZ, ROGER A COSME, CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN CROSS, CHRISTOPHER DAVIS, DAVID CRISP DEVILLENEUVE, COLBY A DUNN, KEATON A EMMITTE, GREG ENDERSON, LOGAN ALAN FREEMAN, THOMAS S GARCIA, VICENTE ELIAS

GIBBS, JUSTYN GOMEZ, MICHAEL ANGELO GRZYBOWSKI, JENNIFER GUERRA, GILBERT L HOLCOMB, MARCUS DION HOWARD, EVERETT HUSTON HOWARD, WENDA KAISER, BROOKE ALEXIS LAMAR, LATANYA LEDOUX, GAIL DIANE LEE, MICHAEL LEE, RYDER LEWIS, DARRIS BRANDON LINTON, GARY MCCRACKEN, AMY L MESSELLING, KYLE MOLINA, EDDIE MOYER, JOSH CALEB NICHOLS, TREVOR NORRIS, CHAD A ODIGIE, EROMOSELE PALACIOS, DANIEL PILES, MICHAEL THOMAS PLUMM, FORREST PYSELL, CHRIS MICHAEL SCHUETTE, CHRISTOPHER LEE STEVENS, ADRIAN STEWART, JIMMY D TILLAR, CLAY TREVINO, ISRAEL TURPIN, TYLER MONROE GLEN ZACHARIE, BRANDON DEWAYNE

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