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Texas Water Utilities Association Regional Training – 2022 MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2022 MID-YEAR BOARD MEETING WILL BE MARCH 8TH & 9TH. Amarillo will be April 4th – 7th Beaumont will be April 25th – 28th Abilene will be May 2nd – 5th Arlington will be May 16th – 20th Killeen will be June 6th – 9th McAllen will be July 11th – 14th San Angelo will be July 25th – 28th Ft. Stockton will be August 22nd – 25th Longview will be October 10th – 13th Lubbock will be November 1st – 3rd (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. org/online-class-dates) Dates For Annual School 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 noon Thursday.

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.

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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.

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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.

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President’s Message

President’s Thoughts

by Mike Norris

Greetings, How are your resolutions holding up? Hopefully, 2022 will be a good year for all. I want to encourage everyone to approach each day with an attitude that good things will happen.

I believe that we have some control over our future, so I refer to my last article – “you bring about what you think about.”

There is a story that goes along with the thought about our future and events in our lives.

For thirty years, a couple lived happily together and never had a disagreement, except the woman was paranoid that someone would break into their home while they were sleeping. Every night she had a routine where she made sure all the doors and windows were locked before going upstairs for the night.

Without fail, she would wake up thinking she heard noises coming from downstairs at some point in the night.

She would then wake her husband and make him go downstairs and ensure everything was secure and that no one was in their house. This went on almost every night for the thirty years they were married.

One night the wife woke and swore she heard noises coming from their downstairs. She shook her husband, who was used to the routine and willing to go check around so that he might salvage whatever was left of the night’s sleep.

On this particular night, sure enough, a man was going through the drawers and looking for anything of value.

The man of the house always took his pistol just in case.

The burglar started to run, and the man of the house raised his gun. Young man, I am not sure where you think you are running; but the first thing we are going to do is go upstairs. My wife has been waiting and looking for you for thirty years, so I think you two should meet.

I am excited about the TWUA regional training events that are about to kick off. Amarillo will be hosting the Panhandle Regional School from April 4th through the 7th. Bruce, Ruben, and the Panhandle Board are planning on renewing friendships and catching up with everyone since Covid forced the event to cancel. If you are in the Panhandle and need water or wastewater training, come give Amarillo a try.

If you plan to challenge the state exam at the Amarillo school, you need to submit your application immediately. You MUST declare where you’re testing if you have received approval or a conditional approval letter from TCEQ. Read the approval. The approval or conditional letter does not automatically register you to challenge the state exam. It saddens me to watch someone be denied the opportunity to test at a regional event simply because they did not follow all the directions and testing requirements.

If I have not met you, please seek me out, and it will be my pleasure to shake hands and make your acquaintance.

I pray that 2022 brings you good health, blessings, prosperity, and purpose.

TWUA President Mike Norris

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by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director

F

ather, Thank You. We bow our heads 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. Amen In West Texas, Lake Spence is sitting at 24.4 % (- 1.0 %). White River is sitting at 18.5. % (- 2.0 %). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 34.3 % (- 0.9 %) and Greenbelt is at 16.2 % (- 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.

Mark your calendar for the 2022 – Mid-Year Board Meeting on March 8th & 9th. Amarillo will be April 4th – 7th. Beaumont will be April 25th – 28th. Abilene will be May 2nd – 5th. Arlington will be May 16th – 20th. Killeen will be June 6th – 9th. McAllen is now pending board action (many pending factors on the South Texas border). San Angelo will be July 25 – 28th. 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 may register for any region now, thereby making use of budgets more efficiently.

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.org/online-class-dates). Also, there have been inquiries related to in-person classroom training. If this in-person training interests you, please contact Norma Clark (n.clark@twua.org).

Dates For Annual School 2022. The 104th Annual School in Corpus Christi dates is September 26th – 29th, 2022. This will be 6 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org

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 vendor move out at noon Thursday. We will have the information updated 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.

Paper-Based TCEQ Testing - Help Spread The Word – if you want to continue to have the option of paper-based exams after TWUA regional events, we need exam numbers to justify TCEQ’s continued participation.

Click on or copy this link to find TCEQ computer-based testing locations. https://www.tceq.texas.gov/licensing/exams/ cbt_occ_lic.html For Clarification – There are three (3) steps in the TCEQ exam process. 1. application/payment – 2. approval/conditional approval – 3. designate testing location) You are not through if you have not designated a testing location (DATL) with TCEQ. To test at a TWUA Regional event, TCEQ asks for a 30-days designation before the event. If you did not meet the 30-day window, go ahead and submit; sometimes, you get lucky. Some have received their approval or conditional approval letter and think all they need to do is bring the TCEQ letter and challenge the exam. You will still need to follow the directions in the letter and designate a test location-(DATL.) Call the TCEQ staff in licensing for more information or the official statement related to the Exams, Licensing, and Computer-Based Testing. 512-239-6133 The Story Goes Something Like This – Most of us have watched and followed the popular reality television show, Survivor, where the contestants compete for a million dollars.

In 2005, there was a 23-year-old young man (Ian) who had made it to the final 3. The physical challenge to get to the finals was February 2022

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clinging to an ocean buoy in the Western Pacific for the longest time. If this young man were somehow able to hang on and win this endurance competition, he would be assured a spot as one of the two contestants for the million-dollar grand prize.

The challenge was quite simple but brutal. Each contestant would cling to the ocean buoy as it swayed, sometimes violently, in the waves. The one that could hold on the longest would get a free pass to the final round. And decide who his challenger would be for the million dollars.

So, Ian quit. Not just the challenge but the game. He gave up and asked his friend, Tom, to eliminate him. Tom reluctantly agreed, and the chance to become an instant millionaire was over for Ian. As Ian predicted, Tom became the sole survivor and won the million dollars.

Thinking back, Ian stated, “I realized it’s not just winning the money. It’s how you win it.” That is what I learned in Scouts. It’s not just accomplishing something; how you achieve, it becomes important.” He added, “I decided to bow out. That was because of the Scout Law….and because of my sister.”

The two other contestants hanging on to buoys were Katie and Ian’s best friend on the show Tom. Katie dropped out after five hours, leaving just Ian and Tom.

For Ian Rosenberger, living according to the values he learned in scouting was worth more than a million dollars. Does he have any regrets?

As hours slowly passed, the challenge became increasingly difficult, but Ian’s more significant challenge was psychological.

He carefully replayed in his mind the game and alliances that he had formed and broken to get to this point, as well as what a million dollars would mean in his life.

“I can’t say that the cash wouldn’t come in handy right now, but I’m thrilled with the decision I made. I don’t regret it at all.

It’s only a million bucks. I left with pride and a story I could be proud of…although if I stayed, I wouldn’t be eating ramen noodles every day as I am now!”

Ian could see a clear path to victory in his mind. If he won the challenge, he would choose which of the other two contestants to eliminate. He saw his friend Tom as the more significant threat. Ian felt that if he won the challenge and eliminated Tom, he would have a clear path to victory.

What would you have done?

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Ian was an Eagle Scout. As he clung to the buoy, he began to repeat the words of the Scout Law: “A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal….” Ian stopped. He knew he had been neither while playing the game. He later said, “I’d been backstabbing people, and I was planning on doing that to my best friend in the game and realized I would lose that friend if I continued playing the game in the same way. Every time I pulled money out of the ATM account from the million-dollar prize, it would have bothered me.”

Ian thought of the example he would be setting, especially for his younger sister. “I thought about Scouting, and I thought about the people who would watch me win. They wouldn’t have been proud.”

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Safety News

DO YOU HAVE WORK STOP AUTHORITY?

The OSHA general duty clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, requires that each employer furnishes to each of its employees a workplace that is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

2. Asses the situation – stop work activities and make the area as safe as possible by recognizing the hazards, removing workers from the site, reporting the incident to a supervisor, and stabilizing the situation.

What is Stop Work Authority (SWA)?

3. File a report – Your company should have an official SWA authorization form. This helps record what actions were taken to mitigate the hazard to prevent future injuries. If the request is valid, a SWA authorization form will need to be filled out before resuming work.

Stop Work Authority empowers workers to halt work when a perceived unsafe condition, behavior, or hazard arises. Basically, if something on the job site becomes too unsafe or hazardous, workers have an obligation to stop work while the hazard is corrected.

4. Eradicate the hazard – the unsafe conditions, hazards, or behaviors will be corrected according to the plans outlined in the SWA authorization form. The work areas that are affected will need to be inspected by a qualified professional to ensure that all hazards have been successfully resolved.

Are you working SAFER?

5. Resume – once the hazards have been recorded, removed, corrected, and inspected, workers will be educated on what actions were taken, and work should be resumed.

Keep your workplace safe by creating a Stop Work Authority (SWA) program.

If a hazard presents itself, use the SAFER technique Stop work Asses the situation File a report Eradicate Hazard Resume 1. Stop work – When a worker perceives an unsafe condition, hazard, or behavior on the job site, they have an obligation to stop work or intervene on behalf of another person at risk. If the danger is immediate, stop work immediately and begin the SAFER sequence. If the danger is not imminent, report the hazard to a supervisor and clarify that it is a SWA request.

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For supervisors: Managers and supervisors will need to follow up on the report, using the information in the SWA form to prevent future hazards and ensure that the same hazard does not happen again.

Furthermore, management should outline all findings during the inspection to the rest of the management team so policies may be improved upon if necessary.

The SAFER technique keeps your workers safe while improving your organization’s efficiency at the same time. Proper recording and the reflecting of these incidents will help improve workflow for future events. It also keeps your company in line with OSHA standards.

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TIPS FOR YOUR 2022 CAREER GOALS Spencer Grady-Pawl You don’t need a ladder to reach your goals—you just need persistence and a plan.

On the NextGen online training, “Setting Your 2022 Career Goals,” Ryan Connell, Director of Commercial Pricing at the Defense Department’s Defense Contract Management Agency and TEDx speaker, shared advice on how to set goals, stick to them, update them and take your career where you want it to be.

Check some of his advice below, or watch the training on demand for the full experience.

• Set your goals.

• Success looks different for everybody. Decide what it looks like for you, and pursue that.

Being honest with yourself about what you want to achieve is key.

• Find an area you excel and become the go-to person.

• By creating a brand or identity for yourself, you establish value both within your organization and to others who might be seeking someone with a skill set like yours.

in your career. People in your network can alert you to jobs, recommend you for open positions, and offer advice and perspective on your goals.

• Don’t be afraid to modify your goals.

• “Every new challenge or position I’ve found myself in has led to a modification of what my career goals were,” said Connell. Adjusting your goals doesn’t mean giving up on old ones; it means revising your aims to better reflect your current situation. Moving to a supervisory role, for example, can shift your goals from a focus on yourself to multiplying your impact through effective leadership.

• Get help from leadership.

• If you have skills or resume gaps, communicating that to your supervisor or organizational leadership gives them the chance to present you with opportunities to work on those skills or take on new challenges that will expand your resume.

• Be self-aware.

• “It’s time for a new job when you stop learning at the job you have.”

• It can be hard to move on, but sometimes it is the right thing to do. If you find yourself stagnating in your current position, it may be time to find another opportunity where you can gain new skills and knowledge.

• Know your strengths and weaknesses. Know what works for you, what motivates you, and what differentiates you. Your path to success and achieving your goals will be unique, just like you.

• Build a network.

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Texas Water Utilities Association Annual Panhandle Regional School April 5 - 7, 2022 Held at the Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan Amarillo, Texas 44th

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On-Site Registration at the door will begin on Tuesday at 7:15 am. Pre-Registered students can pick up their name badge and information packets from the registration booth. Registration fee includes training manuals, snacks, refreshments, and noon meals.

TESTING INFORMATION Anyone wanting to take a TCEQ paper exam at the conclusion of the school will be required to fill out the on-line Occupational Licensing Electronic Application (OLEA) 30 days prior to attending classes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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TWUA 64TH ANNUAL SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL APRIL 25-28, 2022 HOLIDAY INN-BEAUMONT PLAZA, 3950 I-10 SOUTH, BEAUMONT, TX Make Reservations at Direct Number for Discounted Rate: (409) 842-5995 Code UTW

Wastewater Courses Basic Wastewater Wastewater Collection

Water Courses Basic Water Water Distribution Surface Water Production II Groundwater Production

Water/Wastewater Courses Utilities Management Utilities Safety BPAT Renewal (includes 8 hrs hands on) Special Topics

REGISTRATiON FEES TWUA Member

Non-Member

Pre-Registration (by 3/22/2022) $280 $380 On-Site Registration $320 $420 BPAT Pre-Registration (by 3/22/2022) $305 $405 BPAT On-Site $345 $445 BPAT IS A 24 HOUR COURSE AND BEGINS AT 1:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, MAY 25. All other courses begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26. Lunch is provided on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Anyone wanting to take a TCEQ licensing exam at the conclusion of the training must preregister electronically with TCEQ 30 days prior to the School and pay the $111 application fee online at the TCEQ website (www.tceq.texas/gov/licensing). After receiving approval or conditional approval, you must register on the TCEQ website to take a paper-based exam at the Southeast Texas Regional School. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION FORM

PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 1508 WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE 9/1/17, 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 THAT YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO TEST OR RECEIVE A STATE ISSUED OPERATORS LICENSE.

Name___________________________________ Social Security or TCEQ License #____________ Employer_____________________________ Phone___________________________________ Address_____________________________City______________________State_____ Zip________ Email Address___________________________________ Course Selection____________________ TWUA Member ___Yes ___No Credit Card #____________________________________________ Exp Date___________________ Security Code_______________ Card Holder Name (Printed)______________________________________________ BillingAddress___________________________________City________________State___Zip_____ Make Checks Payable to TWUA S.E. Region. Mail registration & payment to TWUA, 210 E. Highway 79, Suite 101, Hutto, TX, 78634 or fax to 512-459-7124. If you have questions, please contact TWUA at (512) 459-3124.

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TWUA Southeast Regional School April 25, 2022 – April 28, 2022 TWUA Southeast Regional School TWUA Southeast Regional School April 25, 2022 –April April25, 28,2022 2022– April 28, 2022 Holiday Inn – Beaumont Plaza, 3950 I-10 South, Beaumont, Texas

Holiday Inn – BeaumontInn Plaza, 3950 I-10Plaza, South,3950 Beaumont, Texas –am Beaumont I-10 South, Beaumont, Monday, April 25Holiday9:00 Golf Tournament, BrentwoodTexas Golf Course 1:00 – 5:00 pm Exhibitor Setup Monday, April 25 Brentwood Golf Course Monday, 9:00 Aprilam 25 9:00 am Golf Tournament, Golf Tournament, Brentwood Golf Course 1:00 BPAT Course 1:00––5:00 5:00pm pm 1:00 – 5:00 Exhibitor pm Setup Exhibitor Setup 5:00 On-site Registration 1:00––7:00 5:00pm pm 1:00 – 5:00 BPAT pmCourse BPAT Course Tuesday, April 26 7:00 – 8:00 am Exhibitor Breakfast / Pre-Registration 5:00 – 7:00 pm 5:00 – 7:00 On-site pm Registration On-site Registration 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Classes in Session / Pre-Registration Tuesday, April 26 8:00 am 7:00 – 8:00 Exhibitor Tuesday,7:00 April–26 am Breakfast Exhibitor Breakfast / Pre-Registration 9:00 Open 8:00am am- –3:30 5:30pm pm amExhibits Classes in Session 8:00 – 5:30 pm Classes in Session 12:00 1:00 pm pm LuncheonOpen 9:00 – am - 3:30 9:00 am Exhibits - 3:30 pm Exhibits Open Wednesday, April 27 8:00 – 5:00 pmpm Classes in Session 12:00 – 1:00 Luncheon 12:00 – 1:00 pm Luncheon 12:00 – 1:00 pm Luncheon Wednesday, April 27 8:00April – 5:00 Classes Wednesday, 27pm 8:00 – 5:00 pm in Session Classes in Session Thursday, April 28 8:00 – 12:00 in Session 12:00 – 1:00 pm12:00 –Classes Luncheon 1:00 pm Luncheon 1:00 pm TCEQ Exams – Water/Wastewater Thursday, April Thursday, 28 8:00 – 12:00 Classes in Session April 28 8:00 – 12:00 Classes in Session 1:00 pm Water/Wastewater 1:00 pm TCEQ Exams – TCEQ Exams – Water/Wastewater

TWUA Southeast Region Annual Golf Tournament 30thTWUA Southeast Region TWUA Southeast Region th The Southeast Region of TWUA is hosting aTournament golf tournament on April 25, 2022 at 30 Annual Golf th 30 Annual Golf Tournament Brentwood goof Course,a4201 S Major Dr. on April 25, 2022 at The Southeast Region of TWUA is hosting golf is tournament The Southeast Region of TWUA hosting a golf tournament on April 25, 2022 at Sponsors are needed to raise money to support the tournament and to fund scholarships.

Brentwood goof Brentwood Course, 4201 S Course, Major Dr. goof 4201 S Major Dr. Cost: $75/player Sponsors are needed to raise money to the tournament to fund scholarships.

Sponsors are needed to support raise money to support and the tournament and to fund scholarships. $100.00-hole sponsorship (printed sign with sponsors names) Cost: $75/player Cost: $75/player Any $50.00$100.00-hole donation will sponsorship go toward the following and Long drive prizes. (printed signProximity with(printed sponsors names) $100.00-hole sponsorship sign with sponsors names) First will Place $100.00the perfollowing person plus trophies.

Any $50.00 donation go toward Proximity and Long drive prizes.

Any $50.00 donation go toward the following Proximity and Long drive prizes. closest to thewill pin prizes awarded First4Place $100.00 per person plus trophies.

First Place $100.00 per person plus trophies. longesttodrive prizes awarded 44closest the pin prizes awarded 4 closest to the pin prizes awarded 4 longest drive prizes awarded 4 longest drive prizes awarded Please make all checks payable to TWUA Southeast Region and mail to: PO Boxpayable 7851, Beaumont, TX, 77726Region and mail to: Please make all checks to TWUA Southeast Please make all checks payable to TWUA Southeast Region and mail to: If you have any questions, please JONBeaumont, BROUSSARD, TWUA Golf Tournament Director at POcontact Box 7851, TX, 77726 PO Box 7851, Beaumont, TX, 77726 jbroussard@actpipe.com If you have any questions, 409-813-2796 please contact or JON BROUSSARD, TWUA Golf Tournament Director at If you have any questions, please contact JON BROUSSARD, TWUA Golf Tournament Directo 409-813-2796 or jbroussard@actpipe.com 409-813-2796 or jbroussard@actpipe.com HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS – HOLIDAY INNN – BEAUMONT PLAZA (409) 842-5995 BEFORE MARH 24,– 2022 HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS – HOLIDAY INNN BEAUMONT PLAZA HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS – HOLIDAY INNN – BEAUMONT PLAZA For Reservations, Group UTW (409) 842-5995mention BEFORE MARHCode: 24, 2022 842-5995 BEFORE MARH 24, 2022 King double room (409) $94.00 PER NIGHT plus tax For or Reservations, mention Group Code: UTW For Reservations, mention Group King or the double $94.00number PER NIGHT plus tax Code: UTW Please call localroom Beaumont for reservations King or double room $94.00 PER NIGHT plus tax Please call the local(409) Beaumont number for reservations 842-5995 Please call the local Beaumont number for reservations (409) will 842-5995 The 1-800 reservation number not credit towards our school.

(409) 842-5995 The 1-800 reservation number will not credit towards our school.

The 1-800 reservation number will not credit towards our school.

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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

53 ANNUAL CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL rd

MAY 3, 4, AND 5, 2022 – ABILENE CONVENTION CENTER – ABILENE, TEXAS

ACADEMIC OFFERINGS WATER

WASTEWATER

WATER/WASTEWATER

Basic Water Basic Wastewater Utilities Safety Water Distribution Wastewater Treatment Utilities Management Groundwater Production Wastewater Collection Special Topics-pending TCEQ approval **Surface Water Production I** *Wastewater Laboratory Cross Connect Control & Surface Water Production II Customer Service Inspection *Water Laboratory *Preregistration For Lab’s Required by April 06, 2022 – Class Size Limited to 12. **Surface Water I is 24 hr. - Starts 1:00 pm, Monday, May 2nd – Pre-Registration by April 15, 2022 - Class Size limited to 20 All other courses are 20 hrs. In Length & Start 8:00 am., Tues. May 3rd.

There WILL NOT be an opening session on Tuesday morning. All classes go until 5:30pm each day.

REGISTRATION FEES TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ONLY Pre-Registration Pre-Registration by Credit Card On-Site Registration Water/Wastewater Courses…………………$280.00 until 4-15-22.…………………..$285.00…………………………$290.00 Laboratory Courses…………………………$295.00 until 4-06-22…………………...$300.00……………………………N/A

NON-MEMBERS OF TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

Water/Wastewater Courses……………………$380.00 until 4-15-22.…………………..$385.00…………………………..$390.00 Laboratory Courses……………………………$395.00 until 4-06-22……..….…………$400.00……………………………..N/A Registration fees include luncheons on May 3, 4 and 5. Extra luncheon tickets may be purchased for $18.00 each.

BEST TASTING WATER CONTEST

There will be a Best Tasting Water Contest on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 with winners in two categories: systems serving less than 10,000 persons and systems serving over 10,000 persons. THIS CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL SYSTEMS WHICH TREAT THEIR WATER –BOTH GROUND AND SURFACE SUPPLIERS. Those interested should contact Mike Michaud at mike.michaud@abilenetx.gov or 325/676-6041.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

A Golf Tournament will be held at 12-noon, Monday, May 2, 2022. The fee of $100.00 includes green and cart fees, lunch and refreshments. Those interested should contact Valerie Ramos at 325/676-6419. A raffle is being held with all monies going to the CWTRS V.M.Elhers’ Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $10.00 each (cash or check), to purchase contact Valerie Ramos at valerie.ramos@abilenetx.gov or (325) 676-6419 or Kenny Doss at kenny.doss@abilenetx.gov or (325) 548-2237.

HOTELS

The MCM Elegante Suites, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., 325-698-1234 will be our host hotel offering $96.00/night until April 15, 2022. Identify being a Water School Attendee. List of Abilene hotels is available at 325/676-6419 or mickey.chaney@abilenetx.gov or valerie.ramos@abilenetx.gov

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL

Pre-Registration for Lab required by April 06, 2022. Pre-Registration For Surface Water I and All Others Required by April 15, 2022.

PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PERSON – COPY AS REQUIRED PRINT CLEARLY

Name: __________________________________________ Badge Name (Nickname) __________________________________ TCEQ License # or S.S.N: ___________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________________ Course Selection: ________________________________ Day Phone/Fax: (_____) __________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip: ________________ Representing: ___________________________________ T.W.U.A. District/Chapter: _________________________________ Bill my (Visa) (MasterCard) #: ____________________________________Security Code________ Exp. Date: ____________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL (CWTRS) REFUND REQUEST MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE REGISTRAR MICKEY CHANEY BY MAY 3, 2022.

MAIL FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: MICKEY CHANEY – WATER ADMIN. – P.O. BOX 60, ABILENE, TX 79604

License Exams: Must be Preapproved (best sent in before Mar 01, 2018) with TCEQ to be able to Test

MasterCard/Visa for pre-registration thru the TWUA Central Office Only at (888) 367-8982 or Fax (512) 459-7124 but confirm registration with Mickey Chaney at 325/548-2237 or Fax 325/676-6044 or email: mickey.chaney@abilenetx.gov

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

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

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o o o o

Full-Time Student Retired Member Membership Renewal New Member

"At Large" or District/Chapter Name:____________________ Membership for year 20____ Name:____________________________________________________ SS# _______ - _______ - __________ Home Address:_____________________________________________ City:____________________________State:________ Zip:___________ Home Phone: (

)____________________________________

Work Phone: (

)____________________________________

E-Mail Address:_____________________________________________

Employer:______________________________________ Job Title:_______________________________________ Amount of Dues Enclosed: $________________________ Signature of Member:_______________________________________ Today's Date:______________________________________________ A portion of your TWUA Dues is allocated for a subscription to the Texas 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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TCEQ JANUARY LICENSES BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER

REID, MICHAEL K VAUGHN, DOUGLASS F JR

RADTKE, DANIEL M TAYLOR, BRANDON M

ARCHER, JUSTIN T CAMPBELL, JONATHAN L CANTU, LESLIE CARTWRIGHT, AUSTIN J CASTRO, FABIAN CHANDLER, WILLIAM DAVID CHIW, CLAUDIA COLBY, RYEAN DEBRACY DITTFURTH, BEAU HERNANDEZ, MAURICIO JONES, KENNETH LEMOS, MARK ANTONIO LOFTON, STEVEN EDWARD LOPEZ, ERNESTO OMAR LOPEZ, JOSHUA LOPEZ, MARTIN ORLANDO MARQUEZ, EDWARD A MATHIS, NATHAN ANDREW MINNICK, ERIC DILLON MIXSON, DAVID LEE MOSER, STEVEN OPPELT, RUSSELL G PERALEZ, DERRIL QUINTANILLA, ERNEST CORDOVA RENTERIA, RICARDO REYES, LUIS MIGUEL SALAZAR, AUSTIN REED SMITH, PETER DANIEL SMITH, TYLER STABILE, MICHAEL STEELE, AARON DEAN STEWARD, CAMERON B STRANGE, SCOTT T JR VANDRY, ZACHERY RYAN WARD, CORY WHITWORTH, MICHAEL NELSON YOUNG, DAMON RUSSELL

CLASS C

CLASS C

BLAIN, DAVID BRYANT, STEVEN ZANE BULLARD, BEAU J DERRICK, HUNTER A GOMEZ, JOHN GOULD, ALAN D HAMILTON, JORDAN HICKS, BENSON E JUENKE, SAMANTHA KING, RONALD ALLEN KIZER, MARK LYNCH, PHILLIP D MCCAIN, DEREK WILLIAM MISSMAN, MATT RAMIREZ, ISAI RICH, TED RODRIGUEZ, RENE JR WILLIAMS, GERALD

CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR

CLASS C

AGUINAGA, FRANK BAKER, KRISTOPHER MICHAEL BANTA, PATRICK BLAIN, DAVID CAMACHO, ANTHONY CANDELA, ADRIAN CHESHIRE, JONATHAN CORNETT, ZACKARY CORONA, MICHAEL A DANHAUSER, GREGORY BRYAN DAVIS, JASON B DUESTERHEFT, NOEL R DUNN, JUSTIN FLORES, OSWALDO GUILLEN, PEDRO JR GULLAHORN, DAVID O HOOSER, JESSIE L HULL, DYLAN JACOB, GIGY JAMES, CLINTON RUSSELL JORDAN, SHAWN PHILIP KOCH, KYLER MARK LIAN, JOHN C LIN, LAURENCE JACKIE LOPEZ, RICHARD MAKASINI, TEVITA MALONE, WESLEY E MARQUEZ, CARLOS MARTINEZ, GABRIEL L MCCARRIER, KYLE MONTGOMERY, CHRISTOPHER L MURILLO, JOHNNY PALLARES, RYAN P PAYNE, JAMES D RHOADS, CONNOR BRADLEY RODRIGUEZ, ADRIAN LOUIS SCHAFTENAAR, JAMES ALLEN SEGUNDO, JUAN SEWELL, CHAD AUSTIN SHIPLETT, MARY E SMITH, LANCE X VEGA, GERARDO WEBB, JUSTIN NICHOLAS WRIGHT, RAYMOND E JR ZUPANCIC, DEAN A

ALVARADO, BARBARA JO CRAWFORD, THOMAS EVERHART, RICHARD K GUERRERO, ROMAN JR JOHNSON, JESSE H JR KEYES, PHILIP LANDRUM, BRANDON COLE MORALES, FERNANDO NELSON, STEVEN PARNELL, COLLIN PAYNE, ROBERT WEATHERS, NOLAN RYAN WILLIAMS, GERALD GROUND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CLASS B FISHER, MATTHEW D GLOVER, JACOB ROBERT GONZALES, MICHAEL D JR LEWIS, BENNY J MORA, RUTILIO P JR

SURFACE WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CLASS B ADKISSON, PAUL NATHANIEL BANUELOS, OSCAR DORRIS, ZACHARY D MACPHERSON, SUSAN HELEN MALDONADO, CARMELO JR MANN, MARK WILLIAM OROZCO TORRES, JOSE R PENDLETON, JACOB B RAMIREZ, CAMILO C STRINGER, ROBERT S WILLIAMS, JACOB WOFFORD, STEVEN G

AGUILAR, RAY BERMAN, TRAVIS BLAIR, RICH BROCK, GARIN L CALL, CLIFTON TRACEY CALLAWAY, KIYLEE JOSEPH DOUGLAS, COLLIN DEAN EASLEY, SARA ELIZABETH FOSTER, JOSE JR HALLIGAN, RYAN JAMES HOUSE, LARRY TODD LARA, DANIEL A LEE, AMBER SUE RASCON, JUAN RUSSELL, MACKENZIE LOGAN WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR CLASS B BRAWLEY, LEVI C CASSATA, TONY C DOWNING, ALEX S HERNANDEZ, OSMAN R

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WATER OPERATOR CLASS A AGUERO, ATILANO G III ARCHER, ROBERT J III FARGUSON, ADAM N KAIN, KRISTOPHER M MILLER, MITCHELL D REINERT, JEREMY K CLASS D ALDERS, CODY BAH, MAMADOU BHOYE BAUERMEISTER, CALVIN J BAUGHER, ROBERT LEE BELL, ASHSTON JAMAL

BENAVIDES, CHRISTOPHER BERNAL, KY BRICKER, BRADLEY LEE BURLESON, KIMBERLY ANN CALDERON, SHALIM O SR CANTWELL, JACOB T COLEMAN, PATRICK J CORNWELL, ELIZABETH DANIELLE DAVID, JAMMIE LYNN DAVIS, CLAYTON DELGADO, DAVID DONICA, HUNTER ANDERSON DOOLEY, JOSEPH ROBERT DUTTON, MEGAN ASHLEY ESTES, ISAAC JOHN FABER, TAYLOR FINEFROCK, DANIEL LEE FLORES, STEVEN FREEMAN, MILTON GARY GARCIA, JOHN GARCIA, RAYMOND GARRIDO, ALFREDO GOLDEN, SHATHA GONZALES, RAFAEL GONZALEZ, ABRAHAM GONZALEZ, JASON SAUL GORDON, MICHEL KENT GRAY, CHRISTIAN HASTING, DODD LYNN HASTINGS, CHRISTOPHER HAVENS, BLAKE LANE HERNANDEZ, BENJAMIN RAMON HILL, JASON LLOYD HOEFLING, BRENT ALAN HUNT, BRYAN JATZLAU, REYSE WAYNE JURADO, CASEY RAMON KILBORN, CHARLES A KINNEY, GLENN ALAN KLENCLO, JOSHUA KUYKENDALL, MICHAEL LEE LADEWIG, COLIN LEONARD, JESSE LEWIS, ANTONIO LINNEY, SHANNON CHRISTINE LIVENGOOD, KENNETH KAZUYA MARSH, GARRETT MATA, TITO ANDRES MEDINA, ISMAEL DIEGO MILANO, ROBERT WILLIAM MIRES, KEELY SHAUN MITCHELL, KIRBY NEAL MOISE, MARK JAMES MONROE, DONALD R MORALES, JUAN OKORAFOR, DAVID PATTERSON, ALICIA DAWN PEARSON, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL PEREYRA, YVETTE PRESS, JOEY RANGEL, JOSEPH REYES, ELIAS RHODES, JASON M RICHARDS, WILEY ROBERTS, CLAYTON THOMAS SAMANIEGO, MARK ANTHONY SCHUTT, LUCAS SCOTT, DERRECK C

February 2022

TCEQ JANUARY LICENSES SHADDIX, WILLIAM NOEL SHUGART, TREVOR SOLORSANO, VALENTIN JR STARK, ADAM LEE STEPHENSON, DANIEL TAMEZ, DAVID VAUGHAN, JUSTIN RYAN WALLER, MICHAEL WILLIAM WALTON, JAMES WANCHO, ANDREW MICHAEL WARD, BILLY WIGLEY, MATTHEW B

COLLECTIONS II

WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR

AMEZCUA, DANIEL I BALLARD, TRAVIS R CARTER, CHAD JUSTIN DO, PHI ESTRADA, EDGAR GONZALES, CARLOS J JUSTUS, JORDON LIN, LAURENCE JACKIE MONTGOMERY, JAMES H NOLAN, JOSEPH THOMAS SANCHEZ, NICHOLAS VARGAS, AARON WEAVER, JACOB D

COLLECTIONS I

COLLECTIONS III

ALUBIA, RAY ARAUJO, ADRIAN RODRIGUEZ CARES, AVA CARR, MICHAEL D CHACON, JOHNNY DUNAVANT, AUSTIN C EAST, BEN VREEN GARZA, JOSE H JR GUEVARA, PAUL HERNANDEZ, FRANCISCO IBARRA, GABRIEL KRUGER, CALE ROBERT LELAUTI, MULIAGA ALBERT LOPEZ, EDILIO MARATITA, SHAWNTAY ATALIG MASON, LAWRENCE LEE MOSELEY, JOHN LAWRENCE MOTA, ZABDIEL OGLE, CODY RODRIGUEZ, MICHAEL SALAZAR, JON ALEX SANDOVAL-GUIJOSA, JONATHAN SAUCEDO, GERARDO SHOEMAKE, AARON BENTLEY STANLEY, TYLER CODY TORRES, JORGE VENEGAS, FABIAN WASHBURN, RANDALL WAYNE YEPEZ, MIGUEL EDMUNDO

ALVAREZ, JOHN T DUFFY, NICHOLAS R LANDRIO, CHRISTOPHER L SR LOPEZ, JESSE II MAGIERA, JAMES F II NICHOLS, JAMIE D PITARRO, MICHAEL B PORRAS, RODOLFO WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CLASS B CABRERA, JOSE M CARPIO, MATTHEW MORALES CHAVEZ, GUADALUPE I JOHNSON, JOSHUA S KIRBY, JASON A PE RILEY, AARON M ROBERTSON, COY III SHARP, KYLE S TAPIA, ROBERT TERRY, JASON A WHISENHUNT, NICOLAS P CLASS C AKERS, MARTHA L DEES, ZACHARY A DELEON, JOHN N

Exam Prep Optimize Mental Readiness

DIAZ, MANUEL FOSTER, ANDREW THOMAS GARCIA, HECTOR JORGE GRAVES, SHANE GRAY, NICHOLAS RYAN HENSLEY, ROBERT J HILARIO, DOMINIC HOLLEMAN, EMMI RYAN JACOBS, JOSHUA JOHNSTON, MICHAEL ANDREW JUMPER, ANTONIO ONEAL LEWIS, DARRIS BRANDON LOPEZ, JORDAN A LOWE, CHARLES LUCAS, ERIQ R MARTINEZ, ANTONIO MCCONNELL, MICHAEL D MESSELLING, KYLE MILLER, ANTHONY NYEKO, CHRISTOPHER RAMSFIELD, AUSTIN JOSHUA RIGGS, CHAD A SILVA, MATT SMITH, LANCE X STEPHENSON, COREY W THOMAS, MICHAEL RICHARD TORRES, ERIC ANTHONY USELTON, CHARLES RANDEL WILLIAMS, GERALD WINKLER, JACOB A YBARRA, ROBERT FRANK

CLASS D ALVARADO, ETHAN ALVAREZ, JUAN CARLOS BURCH, STEVEN CRAIG DAVIS, TYLER JORDAN DESAI, KEYUR DURAN, ALEJANDRO EAVES, JACOB CHARLES LEE FOURMENTIN, ALAN S GONZALEZ, LAZARUS HELMKE, TREY ALLAN HERRERA, KENNETH RAOSSELS HUNTER, DANIEL D KIETH, CHARLES KIRK, DAVID MILTON KOELDER, KASH D LEWIS, RYAN RICHARD MCBROOM, TIFFANY MUNOZ, NATHAN ISAAC ROBERTS, LANDON D RODRIGUEZ, CHRISTOPHER JOEL SALOMON, ISSAC SCOTT, DONNIE DURRAN SMITH, COLTON TRENT SONTAG, MATTHEW T STONE, DUSTIN TATE, MICHAEL TORRES, HECTOR TOUTCHEQUE, JEREMY TREVINO, JOE ANDREW

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With Micro-Solve® microorganisms multiply. This reduces the grease that binds wipes together. Micro-Solve® reduces the risk of contact with disease.

Wipes when flushed and combined with other products and grease that is poured down drains, create "fatbergs". Once they enter the sewer lines, they can accumulate and cause backups, damaging the city's infrastructure.

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There are 3 steps in the TCEQ exam process.

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