February 2023

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JOURNAL VOLUME 32

FEBRUARY 2023

"Proudly Serving Education Excellence since 1918"

NUMBER 2

Texas Water Utilities Association Regional Training – 2023

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2023 DATES Panhandle Region - Amarillo..................................................April 4-6, 2023 Southeast Texas Region - Beaumont..................................April 25-27, 2023 Central West Texas Region - Abilene.................................... May 9-11, 2023 North Central Texas Region - Arlington........................................ May 15-19 Central Texas Regional School - Killeen................................ June 6-8, 2023 Southwest Texas Regional School – San Marcos............... July 11-13, 2023 East Texas Regional School - Longview.........................August 28-31, 2023 Far West Texas Regional School – Fort Stockton...........August 14-17, 2023 TWUA Annual School – Corpus Christi..................... September 18-21, 2023 West Texas Regional School - Lubbock........................ November 7-9, 2023 (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 2023. The dates for the 105th Annual School in Corpus Christi, are September 18th – 21st 2023. 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.

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.

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Postmaster: Send address changes to: Texas Water Utilities Association – Journal 210 E. Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Texas 78634.

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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.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: Mike Norris - Chair of Management Jim Siddall – President Clarence L. Wittwer – President-Elect Vicente Carrizales – Vice President Bill Brown – First Past President John Krause – Second Past President Ric O’Conner – Vendor Rep. / Ex. Officio Russell Hamilton - Executive Director

_______________________________ Front Cover Photo Courtesy of: Barbara Crumby February 2023

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Homa Pump....................................................................................... 22 LSPS Solutions................................................................................... 24 Oller Engineering, Inc........................................................................... 5 Osha................................................................................................. 17 Pape-Dawson Engineers..................................................................... 25 Pump Solutions, Inc........................................................................... 23 Samco Leak Detection........................................................................ 21 Smith Pump Company, Inc.................................................................. 11 USA Bluebook.................................................................................... 19 Magna Flow................................................................. Inside Back Cover

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President’s Message

Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Career Make it Count!

by Jim Siddall

TWUA needs people like you – people who are moved by the career possibilities in the water – wastewater industry. For over 100 years the Texas Water Utilities Association has been the leader in educating water and wastewater operators.

By getting involved with TWUA you’ll develop new skills, grow your network, and make a difference in your profession and community.

How has TWUA continued to build on its established success with operator training? Let’s look at last year’s numbers.

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Regional Schools providing over 100 courses from basic training to advanced operator training to more than 1800 students.

168

Online training courses serving 3,695 operators, the most comprehensive training courses available.

624

District meetings, most providing two hours of water and wastewater renewal training hours. That’s more than 24,000 training hours.

Volunteer opportunities with TWUA committees and advisory groups that work on critical issues for your association and profession, such as safety, technology, leadership development, conferences, and more.

Worth Your Time?

We all have responsibilities and desires within and outside our work environment: family and home, long work hours, standby responsibilities, or time to decompress after a long workday (night). So, I sometimes hear a few operators complain that taking the time to attend a district meeting is sometimes a pain in the …inconvenience.

But, by just going to five district meetings a year you can get enough renewal hours to maintain your license at an economical cost. For the value received that isn’t much of a time commitment. It just makes sense. Plus, 4 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org

you get the opportunity meet industry experts face to face, demonstrating some of the latest technological innovations.

Add TWUA’s comprehensive regional course offerings of convenient, high quality, in-person, and reasonably priced training. And no other organization provides the variety and quality of TWUA’s on-line courses also at a reasonable cost.

League of Our Own. Many utilities pay for the membership fees of their employees to join TWUA. Managers and supervisors realized many years ago the cost benefits of TWUA membership and training for their employees. Managers want their operators to be familiar with industry advances, design trends, new equipment, and peer projects. They realize that their employees can get these experiences through TWUA training programs and publications designed exclusively for water/wastewater operators.

Next time you’re at a TWUA event ask some of the long-time members why they have maintained their membership and what benefits they perceive they have received.

Have What it Takes?

The water/wastewater operator world is constantly evolving and changing trends, technology, and regulations is the future of our industry. Are you willing to participate in TWUA leadership teams and encourage excellence in your peers? Are you willing to gain instant access to feedback and advice from peers, and stay on top of industry innovations and events? Are you willing to enhance your knowledge, skills, and abilities to improve your value to your utility and the customers you serve?

Then now is the time to increase your participation in TWUA, go to your district meetings, attend regional schools (the first school of 2023 is in Amarillo, April 4 – 6) and volunteer to serve as an officer or on committees. Go to TWUA.org for course offerings, dates, and locations.

It’s your career, use the best available tools to improve yourself, TWUA is one of the best tools available.

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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.

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Central Office News

by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director

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, calm, guidance, and forgiveness.

Father, we pray for Your mercy and grace, and we ask that You guide, direct, protect, and bless TWUA and its members.

Father, we thank you for your forgiveness as we offer praise in the name of Jesus. Amen In West Texas, Lake Spence is sitting at 18.2 % (- 0.1 %).

White River is sitting at 13.6 % (+1.8 %). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 30.4 % (- 0.2 %), and Greenbelt is at 11.7 % (- 2.3 %). If you want a complete look at current lake levels, go to waterdatafortexas.org. The drought has never left for some.

Annual School – the 105th Annual School will remain in Corpus Christi. The dates are September 17th – 20th, 2023.

After the 100th anniversary, it was suggested that the association make each upcoming 5th year a special event to acknowledge and commemorate the association and those who have served in management positions. Not sure at this point the specifics on how the 105th will be celebrated, but please, make plans now to come and be a part of this historic accomplishment. Registration is now open for the host hotel (Omni) and for class registration.

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Regional opportunities – Amarillo will kick off the regional events beginning April 4th – 6th, 2023. Beaumont will be April 24th – 27th, 2023. Abilene will be May 9th – 11th2023. Arlington will be May 15th – 19th, 2023. Killeen will be June 6th – 8th. 2023.

San Marcos will be July 11th – 13th, 2023. Longview will be August 28th – 31st, 2023. Fort Stockton will be August 14th – 17th, 2023. Lubbock will be November 7th – 9th, 2023.

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The entire regional calendar and links to all the fliers will be activated as soon as possible so that you can register for any region now, using budgets more efficiently.

District Meeting Attendance – The various districts resumed providing the 2-hour in-person meetings when covid related restrictions were lifted. But participation numbers remain down for a good portion of the districts. TWUA maintains that this monthly meeting concept is the best way to obtain renewal hours and build contacts. Sharing information and problem-solving can easily happen in this monthly meeting format. How long has it been since you attended a monthly district meeting? As the commercial used to say, “well partner, that’s too long.”

I recently assisted with a class, and I asked if anyone was considering Annual School in Corpus Christi this coming September. I was amazed by the number of attendees that did not know about Annual School or that TWUA was still facilitating live in-person Regional Training events across the state. I say online training is like bottled water; it is convenient. It can be effective, but it is not for all. Live in-person training events need your support and participation. Above in this article is a list of Regional events that I ask for your consideration in supporting for 2023. How do traditions change? Little by little.

I am challenging you, as members of TWUA, to be active and involved in your district and region. Have you considered becoming an officer? Are you doing your part to introduce new hires to TWUA? The Story Goes Something Like This – Integrity is not something you can put on a resume. It is not something that “just happens.”

Integrity is the process of continually doing the right thing, time and time again, even when no one is watching, until that value becomes core to who you are.

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Central Office News A while back, there was a story about Reuben Gonzolas, who was in the final match of his first professional racquetball tournament. He was playing the perennial champion for his first shot at a victory on the pro circuit. At match point in the fifth and final game, Gonzolas made a super “kill shot” into the front corner to win the tournament. The referee called it good, and one of the linemen confirmed the shot was a winner.

But after a moment’s hesitation, Gonzolas turned and declared that his shot had skipped into the wall, hitting the floor first. As a result, the serve went to his opponent, who went on to win the match.

Reuben Gonzolas walked off the court; everyone was stunned. The next issue of a leading racquetball magazine featured Gonzolas on its cover. The lead editorial searched and questioned for an explanation for the first-ever occurrence on the professional racquetball circuit. Who could ever imagine it in any sport or endeavor? Here was a player with everything officially in his favor, with victory in his grasp, who disqualifies himself at match point and loses.

When asked why he did it, Gonzolas replied, “It was the only thing I could do to maintain my integrity.”

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

TEXAS TEXAS WATER WATER UTILITIES UTILITIES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION

54 ANNUAL CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL 54 ANNUAL CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL MAY 9, 10, AND 11, 2023 – ABILENE CONVENTION CENTER – ABILENE, TEXAS th th

MAY 9, 10, AND 11, 2023 – ABILENE CONVENTION CENTER – ABILENE, TEXAS

WATER WATER Basic Water

ACADEMIC OFFERINGS ACADEMIC OFFERINGS WASTEWATER WASTEWATER Basic Wastewater

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Basic Water Basic Wastewater UtilitiesManagement Safety Utilities Water Distribution Wastewater Treatment Water Distribution Wastewater Collection Treatment Utilities **Surface Water Production I** Wastewater UtilitiesManagement Calculations **Surface Water Production Production II I** Wastewater Collection Utilities Calculations Surface Water *Wastewater Laboratory Cross Connection Control & SurfaceLaboratory Water Production II *Wastewater Laboratory Cross Connection Control & *Water Customer Service Inspection *Water Customer Service Inspection TrendsLaboratory & Technologies f/ Water Professionals Trends & Water Technologies f/ WaterTCEQ Professionals – 20hr Only-Pending Approval – 20hr Water Only-Pending TCEQ Approval *Pre-Registration Required – Class Size Limited to 12. *Pre-Registration Class Limited to 12. - Class Size limited to 20 – Pre-Registration **Surface Water I is 24 hrs. In Length - Start 1:00pm Required Monday, –May 8th Size **Surface Water I is 24 hrs. In Length - Start 1:00pm Monday, 8th & – Pre-Registration All other courses are 20 hrs. in May Length Start Tuesday 9th-. Class Size limited to 20 All other courses are 20 hrs. in Length & Start Tuesday 9th.

BEST TASTING WATER CONTEST

WATER There will be a Best Tasting Water Contest withBEST winnersTASTING in two categories: systemsCONTEST serving less than 10,000 persons and systems serving over There be a Best Tasting Water IS Contest in two categories: systemsTHEIR servingWATER less than–10,000 and AND systems serving over 10,000will persons.

THIS CONTEST OPENwith TO winners ALL SYSTEMS WHICH TREAT BOTHpersons GROUND SURFACE 10,000 persons.Those THISinterested CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALLMichaud SYSTEMS WHICH TREAT THEIR WATER – BOTH GROUND AND SURFACE SUPPLIERS. should contact Mike at mike.michaud@abilenetx.gov or 325/676-6041.

SUPPLIERS. Those interested should contact Mike Michaud at mike.michaud@abilenetx.gov or 325/676-6041.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

GOLF A Golf Tournament will be held at 12-noon, Monday, May 8,TOURNAMENT 2023 at Maxell Municipal Golf Course. Those interested should contact A Golf Tournament be held at 12-noon, Monday, May 8, 2023or at Kenny MaxellDoss Municipal Golf Course. Those interested contact Valerie Ramos at will valerie.ramos@abilenetx.gov (325) 676-6419 at kenny.doss@abilenetx.gov or (325)should 548-2237.

Valerie Ramos at valerie.ramos@abilenetx.gov (325) 676-6419 or Kenny Doss at kenny.doss@abilenetx.gov or (325) 548-2237.

HOTELS

HOTELS will be our host hotel again this year and offering The MCM Elegante Suites, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., 325-698-1234 MCM Elegante until Suites, 4250 Dr., will at be325/676-6419 our host hotel or again this year and offering a The rate of $96.00/night April 14,Ridgemont 2023. A list of325-698-1234 hotels is available nick.walker@abilenetx.gov a rate of $96.00/night until April 14, 2023. A list of hotels is available at 325/676-6419 or nick.walker@abilenetx.gov PRE-REGISTRATION FORM CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL PRE-REGISTRATION CENTRAL WEST by TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL Pre-Registration for FORM Labs, Surface Water I required April 05, 2023.

Pre-Registration for Labs,forSurface Water I required 05, 2023.

Pre-Registration all other classes is Aprilby 14,April 2023.

Pre-Registration for all other classes is April 14, 2023.

MAIL FORM WITH PAYMENT TO:

MAIL FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: BOX 60, ABILENE, TX 79604 NICK WALKER – WATER ADMINISTRATION – P.O. NICKbe WALKER – WATER ADMINISTRATION – P.O. BOX 60,(takes ABILENE, Must Pre-approved

by March 1, 2023 with TCEQ to Test 45 toTX 60 79604 days)

Must be Pre-approved 2023 with to367-8982 Test (takes 45 to 60 459-7124 days) but confirm MasterCard/Visa for pre-registration thruby theMarch TWUA1,Central OfficeTCEQ at (888) or Fax (512) MasterCard/Visa pre-registration thru the TWUA Central Office at (888) 367-8982 or Fax (512) 459-7124 but confirm withfor Nick Walker at 325/676-6037 or Fax 325/676-6044 or email: nick.walker@abilenetx.gov with Nick Walker at 325/676-6037 or Fax 325/676-6044 or email: nick.walker@abilenetx.gov

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Safety News

EMPLOYERS SHOULD CONSIDER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING THAT PROVIDES WARMTH Employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE), for example, fall protection, when required by OSHA standards to protect workers’ safety, and health. However, in limited cases specified in the standard (29 CFR 1910.132), there are exceptions to the requirement for employers to provide PPE to workers. For instance, there is no OSHA requirement for employers to provide workers with ordinary clothing, skin creams, or other items, used solely for protection from the weather, such as winter coats, jackets, gloves, parkas, rubber boots, hats, raincoats, ordinary sunglasses, and sunscreen (29 CFR 1910.132(h)(4)). Regardless of this, many employers provide their workers with winter weather gear such as winter coats/jackets and gloves.

Learn more about PPE requirements and how to design an effective PPE program: Personal Protective Equipment (OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page).

Dressing Properly for the Cold Dressing properly is extremely important to preventing cold stress. When cold environments or temperatures cannot be avoided, the following would help protect workers from cold stress:  Wear at least three layers of loose fitting clothing.

Layering provides better insulation. o

An inner layer of wool, silk or synthetic (polypropylene) to keep moisture away from the body.

Thermal wear, wool, silk or polypropylene, inner layers of clothing that will hold more body heat than cotton.

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A middle layer of wool or synthetic to provide insulation even when wet.

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An outer wind and rain protection layer that allows some ventilation to prevent overheating.

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 Tight clothing reduces blood circulation. Warm blood needs to be circulated to the extremities.

Insulated coat/jacket (water resistant if necessary)  Knit mask to cover face and mouth (if needed)  Hat that will cover your ears as well. A hat will help keep your whole body warmer. Hats reduce the amount of body heat that escapes from your head.  Insulated gloves (water resistant if necessary), to protect the hands  Insulated and waterproof boots to protect the feet Safety Tips for Workers  Your employer should ensure that you know the symptoms of cold stress  Monitor your physical condition and that of your coworkers  Dress appropriately for the cold  Stay dry in the cold because moisture or dampness, e.g. from sweating, can increase the rate of heat loss from the body  Keep extra clothing (including underwear) handy in case you get wet and need to change  Drink warm sweetened fluids (no alcohol)  Use proper engineering controls, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by your employer OSHA is a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador committed to working with NOAA and other Ambassadors to strengthen national preparedness for and resilience against extreme weather.

February 2023

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION connect. engage. educate. connect. engage. educate.

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Contact Us: 888-367-8982 Contact Us: 888-367-8982

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).

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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES TRAINING SCHEDULE 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.

ONLINE CLASS DATES

TWUA LIVE, INSTRUCTOR LED - COMPUTER BASED TRAINING

https://twua.org/online-class-dates

REGIONAL SCHOOL DATES

TWUA IN PERSON TRAINING

https://twua.org/regional-school-dates

TRAINING CALENDAR

ALL TWUA SCHEDULED TRAINING

http://twua.memberize.com/clubportal/Calendar.cfm?clubID=1715

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Safety News

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DON’T DON’TREACT, REACT,DON’T DON’TRESPOND RESPOND––STOP STOPand andTHINK! THINK! DON’T REACT, DON’T RESPOND – STOP and THINK! IsIsit itright? right?IsIsit ittrustworthy? trustworthy?

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We want to open it and seesee what it says! open it and what it says! open it and see what it says!

The human mind is is naturally curious.

The human mind naturally curious.

The human mind is naturally curious.

Hackers and cyber thieves know this and thrive Hackers and cyber thieves know this and thrive Hackers and cyber thieves know this and thrive 12 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org

onon our curiosity to to lure usus into responding to to our curiosity lure into responding ontheir our curiosity to lure us into responding to messages for their benefit.

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Safety News

on: (TIPS) Some things to THINK on:

Does oes itit look look right? right?

Are there there any any copyright copyright images images or or Are logos, for example, like Facebook or logos, for example, like Facebook or Twitter, that that are are blurred, blurred, in in aa different different Twitter, color, or or that that differ differ from from their their usual usual color, images? images?

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Do you you know know the the email, email, person, person, or or Do organization (have (have you you dealt dealt with with them them organization before, or or are are you you familiar familiar with with them)? them)? before, Also, if it is a link or image from Also, if it is a link or image from aa social media media site, site, be be careful careful not not to to click click social and open it.

The link could not be and open it. The link could not be authentic and and lead lead you you to to aa fraudulent fraudulent authentic website. website.

Carefully arefully exam exam the the link link in in the the message. message.

Does itit seem seem legit, legit, or or does does itit look look Does suspect?

Never use the information suspect? Never use the information February 2023

provided on on aa link link to to call call or or hand hand out out provided personal data. data. Instead, Instead, always always look look for for aa personal legitimate telephone number on their legitimate telephone number on their website or or from from aa trustworthy trustworthy source. source. website For example, example, ifif you you received received an an email email For from your bank to verify something, do from your bank to verify something, do not call call the the number number on on the the message. message. not Rather go go to to the the bank’s bank’s website, website, and and get get Rather a contact number directly from their site. a contact number directly from their site. in doubt, doubt, call call the the bank bank and and ask ask them them IfIf in to provide you with information to to provide you with information to verify itit isis them. them. verify

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Keep your anti-virus, anti-malice, Keep Keep your your anti-virus, anti-virus, anti-malice, anti-malice, and anti-phishing software up to date. and and anti-phishing anti-phishing software software up up to to date. date.

Also, regularly update the software on Also, Also, regularly regularly update update the the software software on on your computer, phone, and components your your computer, computer, phone, phone, and and components components (for example, iPad, etc.).

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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.

InOperators the interestdesiring of safety,to paper exams havecontact been cancelled through However, TEST, should TCEQ in regards to2020. testing.

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are are some computer-based testingcenters centers remain To schedule there some computer-based testing thatthat remain open.open.

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Field News

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS (LCRR) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the LCRR on December 16, 2021.

The revised rule details additional public health protection measures and applies to community and nontransient noncommunity public water systems. These systems must come into compliance by October 16, 2024.

Under the revised rule systems must develop and submit a Lead Service Line Inventory for both the utility owned service lines and the customer service lines. Service lines must be categorized as lead, galvanized requiring replacement, lead status unknown, or non-lead.

We encourage you to start collecting this data now because it will be a time-intensive project for your water system.

Funding may be available in the future on a first come, first serve basis. If you need help starting your inventory, please contact the TCEQ Financial, Managerial, and Technical Assistance Program.

Below are some other highlights of the revisions: • Lead trigger level added.

• Change in tiering system with an increased emphasis on lead service lines for sample site selection.

• Change in sample collection procedures.

• Find-and-Fix approach if an individual sample exceeds the lead action level.

• Increase in public education requirements.

• Lead testing at schools and childcare facilities for community public water systems.

EPA announced an additional update to strengthen key elements of the Lead and Copper Rule called Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). According to EPA, this new rulemaking is expected before October 16, 2024.

For more information, see the resources below: •

TCEQ Revised Lead and Copper Rule Webpage

•

EPA Revised Lead and Copper Rule Webpage

•

Next Steps for the Lead and Copper Rule

•

EPA’s Reference Guide for Public Water Systems

•

Federal Register

If you have questions, please email LCRR@tceq.texas.gov or call 512-239-4691.

For future LCRR updates, webinars, guidance documents, and notices please sign up for GovDelivery notifications.

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Lead Lead Service Service Line Line Inventory Inventory Under Under Lead Lead

Community and Nontransient noncommunity water systems affected by the LCRR must conduct a Lead Service Line Inventory of their distribution system.

The Lead Service Line Inventory is an inventory of every service line in your distribution system, including both the utility owned and customer owned service lines. Each must be categorized as either lead, non-lead, galvanized requiring replacement, or lead status unknown. The required systems must comply by October 16, 2024.

To develop your inventory, review historical records to determine service line construction materials. An easy way to do this is to compare the construction date for structures within your distribution system to the Texas state lead ban, which occurred on July 1, 1988. If construction occurred after July 1, 1988, you may designate these service lines as non-lead.

Historical records to review include: • Construction and plumbing codes or ordinances.

• County Clerk’s office or County Appraisal District (CAD) records to obtain construction dates of structures.

• Water system distribution maps, engineering drawings, or capital improvement plans.

• Water system standard operating procedures.

• Historical records on each service connection and meter installation, such as maintenance records or work orders.

After a thorough records review, you may need to interview senior personnel or retirees or conduct physical surveys and investigations to confirm service line construction material.

Note that investigations are not required by the LCRR but may be necessary if documentation of construction material cannot be located. You can also use these investigations to confirm the accuracy of historical records.

We encourage you to start collecting this data now because it will be a time-intensive project for your water system. Funding may be available in the future on a first come, first serve basis. If you need assistance starting your inventory, please contact the TCEQ Financial, Managerial, and Technical Assistance Program.

For more information, see the resources below: • TCEQ Service Line Inventory Form for Public Water Systems • TCEQ Revised Lead and Copper Rule webpage • EPA Revised Lead and Copper Rule webpage • Next Steps for the Lead and Copper Rule • Reference Guide for Public Water Systems • Federal Register If you have questions, please email LCRR@tceq.texas.gov or call 512-239-4691.

For future LCRR updates, webinars, guidance documents, and notices please sign up for GovDelivery notifications.

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Texas Water Utilities Association

45th Annual Panhandle Regional School

April 4 - 6, 2023 Held at the Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan Amarillo, Texas WATER COURSES

Basic Water *Surface Water Production I* Ground Water Production Water Distribution Water Lab

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*NOTE* Surface Water Production I class is a 24-hour class and begins at 1 pm on Monday April 3, 2023 TO REGISTER PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE PanhandleRegion.com Join TWUA and pay the member price and get all the benefits of being a TWUA Member, call 512-459-3124

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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.

Visit TCEQ website for more information.

All exams will be given on Thursday at 1:00 pm. *Photo ID Required for all exams*

All Exam Fees are $111, pay on-line at TCEQ website or by check payable to TCEQ! HEADQUARTERS HOTEL Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown

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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

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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 JANUARY LICENSES BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER

GLYNN, CHARLES B

TREVINO, JOE ANDREW

GONZALES, JUSTIN TYLER

VELASQUEZ, KATHY

CLASS C

GRAY, NICHOLAS RYAN

WILLIAMS, DYLAN R

BAILEY, AARON JEREMY

ADMIRE, DANIEL ALLEN

KIETH, CHARLES

WILLIAMS, JAMES P

BLOMSTEDT, COLTON MARSHALL

ALFRED, WAYNE THOMAS

KILLION, JAMES A

YARBROUGH, ROBERT WARRON

CALDERON-GLENN, RAYDON

BLANN, TYLER

PELZEL, CLAYTON LAYNE

BLANSETT, CAMRYN

PHILLIPS, JUSTIN A

CARON, MICHAEL D

POURSOLTANI, MATTHEW

CARR, SAMUEL

ROGERS, RICHARDO

CASSELBERRY, ROBERT

TAYLOR, PHILLIP RAY

CATHEY, CODY R

THOMPSON, RANDY W

CAWALL, MICHAEL ROSS

VAUGHAN, JUSTIN RYAN

COLLAZO, JUAN SURFACE WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CLASS B GARCIA, VALERIE S

CREGER, MICHAEL SHANE CUNNINGHAM, ADAM RAY DAVIS, NAMDI EZRA

GROUND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

BERTELSON, BRYSON

GONZALEZ, MOISES ELI GRAY, NICHOLAS RYAN

CLASS C

CLASS B

BLEVINS, HEIDI BURLESON, KIMBERLY ANN

HEBERT, ASHLEY L HERNANDEZ, MICHAEL A

HODEL, STEVEN R

DAVIS, CLAYTON

HUNTER, MARSHAL CRAIG

HOLDER, CHARLES B

GALLIER, MATTHEW MELVIN

JACKSON, BRIAN

JOHNSON, JOSHUA S

GARZA, JUSTIN

KLEMENT, JON D

POOLE, WILLIAM

GUERRA, SARAH MARIAH JARAMILLO, OMAR

LEVY, MICHAEL JOSHUA LOONEY, KEVIN THOMAS

CLASS C

LEMUS, ALEJANDRO PICCOLO, DANIEL JOSEPH

MEYER, JEREMY LANE MILLER, KYLE

BELT, CONNER

RICHARDSON, TRENT ALAN

MOLONEY, DIXIE MARYE

BOETHEL, DAVID WAYNE

ROGERS, CONNER MASON

ODOM, RAYMOND ERNEST

BOMSBURGER, DANIEL D

SETTLE, CONNER ANDREW

ORTIZ, JUAN JOSE

BROWN JORDAN, TYJON

SULLIVAN, JOHNATHON LENN

PALOMO, BRANDON J

CHAPA, DANIEL

QUINTANILLA, BILLY JOE

DANIELS, BRADLEY BEAU

SANCHEZ, ANDREA

FEGES, KARL WILLIAM

SANDERS, DERRICK L

FISCHER, JOSHUA C

SANDERS, MOSES

GARZA, ANTONIO

SEABRIDGE, RONALD FREDRICK

GONZALES, ALEXANDER MICHAEL

SMITHSON, ZACK

HERNANDEZ, JOHN

WELLS, MICHAEL D

KROLL, ARCHIE SHANE

WOOLFORK, ADRIAN F

LOCKLEAR, JIM LOPEZ, EDWARD M

CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR

LUVIANO, RAFAEL MCMILLAN, MICKEY V

AGUILAR, ALDO

OLDNER, JOSEPH MADISON

CARNES, JOHNNY L

PEREZNEGRON, DANIEL

CHISM, GLEN I

ROWIN, HUNTER MATTHEW

DELAROSA, EDIEL

SMITH, MAURICE

EDGINGTON, SHERMAN R

TATE, MICHAEL

EVERETTE, JOHN T GARZA, KARLA DE JESUS

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WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR

CONTRERAS, ALAN DELEON, JOSUE ALEJANDRO DIMMITT, JASON H DOHERTY, JUSTIN LEE ELLIOTT, ZACH RAY ESPINOZA, ORLANDO DANIEL ESTRADA, ODY GARCIA, CHRISTIAN GARZA, ROBERTO GENTRY, WILLIAM REED GONZALEZ, RYAN ANTHONY GRIFFIN, MICHAEL SCOTT LEE GRIMES, KYLE S HALE, MATTHEW C IHNFELDT, BRYAN HUNTER JUBELA, HUNTER LOPEZ, MIGUEL MADDOX, MATTHEW WESTLE MCMEEN, BRANDON J MCMILLAN, COLLIN MERCIER, ANTHONY JUSTUS MURPHY, DOUGLAS W NINO, GERARDO NINO ORQUIZ, RAMON PARGAS, ISAAC PERALES, DARIO

CLASS B

REYNA, EMILIO ADRIAN ROE, KELTON BRADY

BANDA, ADRIAN

SABOLSICE, ERIC J

BOWDEN, GABRIEL

SMITH, ISAAC LYNN

CAMPOS, ALEJANDRO

TREVINO, ALEC

CASTILLO, MELITON JR

VENEGAS, VENANCIO

EVERS, FRANK T II GUEL, NICHOLAS PETER

WATER OPERATOR

HENSON, CODY L JACKSON, KELLY W

CLASS A

KINDRED, RICHARD E JR PARKETON, WILLIAM B

FORGAS, BRIAN T

WIGGINS, CAMRIN M

ROGERS, DAVID W ROGERS, THOMAS A SEAVER, RODNEY S

February 2023

TCEQ JANUARY LICENSES GIL, ESAI

NEU, JAMES WALLACE

SEND, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

GONZALEZ, CRISTAL

NEUMAN, BRIAN

SPRUIELL, LANDON

ALBRIGHT, DILLON

GONZALEZ, MARIO ALBERTO

NGUYEN, SEAN VUONG

STEPHENS, DANTRAY LAWUANE

AMEZAGA, GUSTAVO A

GRANT, TOMIERAY EVERETT

NIETERT, BRADEN

STEWART, JOHN NICHOLAS

ANGON, JULIAN

GRIFFIN, ROBERT

OUDEKERK, DYLAN JAMES

TAYLOR, CAMERON SPENCER

AUBIN, DONALD CHRISTOPHER

GUTIERREZ, NOAH

PARKS, MATTHEW

TAYLOR, KATHLEEN JEAN

BAKER, JOHN BENNETT

GUZMAN, NANCY LORENA

PARTIDA, FEDERICO LORENZO

THOMAS, KENNETH W

BARRERAZ, TONY

HERNANDEZ, GABRIEL

PATE, CHARLES COURTNEY

THOMPSON, JAMES WESLEY

BENAVIDES, ANTHONY

HICKS, ANGELA

PETRISKY, PATRICK JAMES

TINDLE, CAMERON

BLACK, PHILLIP RAY

HOFFMAN, MICHAEL CHARLES

PRATER, PENNY LYNN

TREJO, ODISEO

BOGART, TRACIE JAN

HOLDERRIETH, REECE

PREVOST, JOHN HUNTER

TURNER, TOMMY W

BRITT, GABRIELLE ELLYSE

HONEY, STEPHANIE DIEKEN

QUARLES, KIRHEE DEON

USEY, GARY P

BUITRON, MICHAEL

IHNFELDT, TANNER

RAWLS, ADRIANNA LYNETTE

VEGA, GABRIEL ISAIAS

BURNS, ROWDY COLE

JERNIGAN, JARED SCOTT

RAWLS, BRYAN RAY

VILLALOBOS, HECTOR

CALLANEN, COLE

KELLEY, KAYLA MARIE

REEDERS, CHASE

VILLALPANDO, RONNIE JAMES

CARTWRIGHT, CODY

KIRKPATRICK, MORGAN LEE

RICHARDS, SHANE

WARREN, MICHAEL

CHAVEZ, ABEL

KLINE, DENNIS LEE

RIOS, RAYMOND GONZALEZ

WEST, JAKOBIE DESHUN

CLAYWELL, DAYMOND ALLAN

LANE, ANTONIO L

SALAZAR, KOLEMAN

WHITAKER, DYLAN Z

CLINT, ROBERT

LEWIS, JACIE

SANCHEZ, JOSHUA

WILLS, JAMES W

CORONADO, JOHNNY ABEL

LEWIS, SHANE MICHAEL

SANCHEZ, LEROY

WORD, JERRY

CRENSHAW, ZACH

LOPEZ, MARCO ANTONIO

SCHNEIDER, TYLER EDWARD

ZAMORA, MARK

DAVALOS, JAIME

LORANCE, TONY RAY

DAVIS, BJON

MADDEN, WILLIAM HAN

DUNCAN, JAKOBIE

MARTINEZ, JERARDO

EDMONDSON, CHRISTIAN

MARTINEZ, JULIAN ARTHUR

ELLIOTT, LUKE

MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS

ENGLUND, CHRISTOPHER S

MCCARTY, MARK

FERRIS, LUC

MEFFORD, COLBY D

FLOREK, JUSTIN LEE

MELANCON, JULIAN RYAN

FREEMAN, RYAN

MILLER, CAMMRON MITCHELL

GARCIA, MICHAEL

MILLER, JOHNNY GLENN

GARZA, LUIS

MITCHELL, HEATH

GARZA, NICHOLAS STAN

MOORE, BRANDON TRAVIS

GATES, ZACHARIAH JORDAN

MORRIS, RUSSELL

CLASS D

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TCEQ JANUARY LICENSES WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR COLLECTIONS I BROWN, BOBBY LEE CALHOUN, ALEXANDER JOEL CASTRO, RUBEN ELIJAH CHERRYSCOTT, SHANE CORONADO, MATTHEW JOSHUA ELLIS, JESSE L FITCH, CALVIN R GARCIA, JUAN FRANCISCO GARCIA, SAMUEL JOBANNY GARCIA, YANKARLO GOODWILL, STANLEY JOSEPH GRAHAM, DAVID WAYNE GUILLEN, PEDRO HOUSTON, REGINALD JOHNICAN, SHONRIC D LANIER, MARSHALL LEATHERWOOD, CAMERON LEWIS, JACIE LOPEZ, EDDIE LOZANO, MICHAEL ANTHONY MARTIN, DAVID V

CASTRO, ANTHONY LOUIS

THOMPSON, MAYNEL A II

GARY, FRANK

CHURCH, NATHAN CANNON

VASQUEZ, MICHAEL JAMES

GIBSON, SHAWN

DUNN, DAVID LEE SR

GODBOLT, KYLE GONZALEZ, GABRIEL

GUARDIOLA, JESSE P

ARANA, ANGEL JULIAN

GUERRERO, GUILLERMO

HAMMOND, JEFFREY DEAN

CAMACHO, JUAN MANUEL

GUILLOT, JACOB D

KOSIOR, FRANK PHILLIP

CANALES, JAIME

HARRISON, SCOTT

LEE, CHRIS

CASTELLI, DANIEL A

HRANICKY, HUNTER

PARKER, ROBERT SEAN

COOK, BERT NEWTON

JONES, JOSEPH NGUYEN

QUADE, BARRY

DIEGO, NICK

KAIBA, NOAH RAYE

ROBERTS, MICHAEL ANTHONY

EVANS, SARA RAE

KENNEDY, KRISTIN

SANDOVAL-GUIJOSA, JONATHAN

FULLER, LOEGAN PARKER

KREBS, GAYLEN LEE

SANTOS, ROCKY VITOVSKY

GARZA, ANTONIO

LOSOYA, CODY

SHAW, XAVIER I SR

GREGORY, MATTHEW SULLIVAN

MITCHELL, HEATH

SOTO, MIGUEL ANTHONY

GUAJARDO, JESSE RAY

MUNOZ GUTIERREZ, MIGUEL ANGEL

GUINN, ROBERT V

MUNOZ, MARTIN E

HAYDON, JANELLE A

PADILLA, ELY RAY

COLLECTIONS III

HITTNER, GREGORY R

PATTERSON, NATHAN SHAWN

METCALFE, JAMES L III

HOLCOMB, MARCUS DION

PERLEY, JONATHON RENE

MONTES, ANGEL

LEE, RYDER

REDMOND, RYAN H

POURSOLTANI, MATTHEW

MCADOO, BOBBIE

SELLARS, CORY

WILDER, PRESTON M

MILLER, CHRISTERFER

SMITH, JACOB

MOBLEY, SEAN ANDREW

SUMPTER, MONTY

MUNGIA, STEVE

TIMS, JOHN

ORTEGON, JOSE

TODD, CHRISTY

PEREYRA, MARCOS

VAUGHN, VICTORIA RENEE

PETERSON, RASHEED JAHMAR

VILCHEZ, NATHAN

RAMIREZ, JUAN C

VILLA, JOE LUIS

RANDANT, RANDY GENE

VILLARREAL, JONATHAN A

REID, FLOYD ALLEN

WILEY, WILLIAM P

RICHARDS, JORDAN

WINFIELD, JEFF

SANCHEZ, LUIS A

WORD, JERRY

WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CLASS A

NAVARRO, ISMAEL OLIVAS, SEBASTIAN

HOFFMAN, DUSTIN H

POTTER, NICHOLAS

MADSEN, RYAN R

POYNEER, SIDNEY O

License Level: B

REVOLORIO, ALEJANDRO

BAILEY, BRIAN P

RODRIGUEZ, BENJAMIN JOSE

BARRIENTOS, JOSE J

ROSS, JONATHAN ERIC

BEARD, CLINT N

SCALLY, LUKE

BELMONTES, ERIC

SUCHIL, ERNESTO

COOKUS, KALEB

TREVINO, BRANDON

CROUCH, LOGAN W

TURNER, MATTHEW SPENSER

CRUZ, LEONEL

VARGAS, JOSE A

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