February 2023

JOURNAL

"Proudly Serving Education Excellence since 1918"

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.

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL

( ISSN – 1051709X) is published monthly by the Texas Water Utilities Association, located at 210 E. Hwy 79, Hutto, Texas 78634 for Operators, Engineers, Managers, Laboratory technicians, Customer service personnel, Vendors, and other Professionals employed in, or interested in, the water and or wastewater industry.

Ten dollars of each annual membership dues payment to the Texas Water Utilities Association pays for a subscription. Nonmember subscriptions price: the USA $100.00 per year; $10.00 per single copy

$125.00 per year outside the USA. Periodicals

Postage Paid In Hutto, Tx. And Additional Mailing Offices.

The Texas Water Utilities Association is wholly independent, and is not affiliated with the American Water Works Association, the Water Environment Federation, or any other National Organization.

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

The Texas Water Utilities Association Journal is not responsible for facts and or opinions expressed by contributors or in advertisements herein. Editorials and comments do not necessarily represent the official policy of the Texas Water Utilities Association.

All inquiries should be directed to: Texas Water Utilities Association, 210 E. Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Texas 78634. Phone 512-459-3124. Any materials accepted for publication is subject to revision and editing At the discretion of the publisher.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:

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

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.

9 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,

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.

by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director

Father, 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.

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.

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 ! ! ! !

WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

54thANNUAL

54thANNUAL CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL

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

ACADEMIC OFFERINGS

ACADEMIC OFFERINGS

WATER WASTEWATER WATER/WASTEWATER Basic Water Basic Wastewater Utilities Safety Water Distribution Wastewater Treatment

**Surface Water Production I** Wastewater Collection Utilities Calculations Surface Water Production II

*Wastewater Laboratory Cross Connection Control & *Water Laboratory Customer Service Inspection Trends & Technologies f/ Water Professionals – 20hr Water Only-Pending TCEQ Approval

*Pre-Registration Required – Class Size Limited to 12.

**Surface Water I is 24 hrs. In Length - Start 1:00pm Monday, May 8th –

Pre-Registration - Class Size limited to 20 All other courses are 20 hrs. in Length & Start Tuesday 9th

BEST TASTING WATER CONTEST

BEST TASTING WATER CONTEST

There will be a Best Tasting Water Contest 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.

There will be a Best Tasting Water Contest 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

GOLF TOURNAMENT

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

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

HOTELS

HOTELS

The MCM Elegante Suites, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., 325-698-1234 will be our host hotel again this year and offering 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

The MCM Elegante Suites, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., 325-698-1234 will be our host hotel again this year and offering 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 FORM CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL

Pre-Registration for Labs, Surface Water I required by April 05, 2023

Pre-Registration for Labs, Surface Water I required by April 05, 2023

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

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

MAIL FORM WITH PAYMENT TO:

MAIL FORM WITH PAYMENT TO:

NICK WALKER – WATER ADMINISTRATION – P.O. BOX 60, ABILENE, TX 79604

NICK WALKER – WATER ADMINISTRATION – P.O. BOX 60, ABILENE, TX 79604

Must be Pre-approved by March 1, 2023 with TCEQ to Test (takes 45 to 60 days)

MasterCard/Visa for pre-registration thru the TWUA Central Office at (888) 367-8982 or Fax (512) 459-7124 but confirm with Nick Walker at 325/676-6037 or Fax 325/676-6044 or email: nick.walker@abilenetx.gov

Must be Pre-approved by March 1, 2023 with TCEQ to Test (takes 45 to 60 days)

MasterCard/Visa for pre-registration thru the TWUA Central Office at (888) 367-8982 or Fax (512) 459-7124 but confirm with Nick Walker at 325/676-6037 or Fax 325/676-6044 or email: nick.walker@abilenetx.gov

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.

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

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

 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.

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION connect. engage. educate.

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION connect. engage. educate.

DISTANT LEARNING

DISTANT LEARNING

NOW TCEQ APPROVED

NOW TCEQ APPROVED

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).

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

DON’T REACT, DON’T RESPOND – STOP and Is it right? Is it trustworthy?

DON’T REACT, DON’T RESPOND – STOP and Is it right? Is it trustworthy?

DON’T REACT, DON’T RESPOND – STOP and THINK! Is it right? Is it trustworthy?

IS IT RIGHT? IS IT TRUSTWORTHY?

by Wanda Venter

by Wanda Venter

by Wanda Venter

by Wanda Venter

What is the first thing most of us do when we receive an email or text message that looks intriguing and grabs our attention? We want to open it and see what it says!

What is the first thing most of us do when we receive an email or text message that looks intriguing and grabs our attention? We want to open it and see what it says!

What is the first thing most of us do when we receive an email or text message that looks intriguing and grabs our attention? We want to open it and see what it says!

The human mind is naturally curious Hackers and cyber thieves know this and thrive

The human mind is naturally curious. Hackers and cyber thieves know this and thrive

The human mind is naturally curious Hackers and cyber thieves know this and thrive

on our curiosity to lure us into responding to their messages for their benefit As a result, they know just what to say and how best to get our attention

on our curiosity to lure us into responding to their messages for their benefit. As a result, they know just what to say and how best to get our attention.

on our curiosity to lure us into responding to their messages for their benefit. As a result, they know just what to say and how best to get our attention.

But what if we did not react but stopped to THINK first before we responded?

But what if we did not react but stopped to THINK first before we responded?

But what if we did not react but stopped to THINK first before we responded?

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

With the onset of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the Governor’s Proclamation of a state of disaster in Texas, TCEQ intends to offer flexibility to licensees and applicants who were in the process of renewing or receiving an occupational license and were impacted by this outbreak.

With the onset of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the Governor’s Proclamation of a state of disaster in Texas, TCEQ intends to offer flexibility to licensees and applicants who were in the process of renewing or receiving an occupational license and were impacted by this outbreak.

In the interest of safety, paper exams have been cancelled through 2020. However, there are some computer-based testing centers that remain open. To schedule a computer-based exam, please contact the CBT centers near you to verify if they are still operating. For other questions or concerns, please email licenses@tceq.texas.gov .

Operators desiring to TEST, should contact TCEQ in regards to testing. There are some computer-based testing centers that remain open. To schedule a computer-based exam, please contact the CBT centers near you to verify if they are still operating. For other questions or concerns, please email licenses@ tceq.texas.gov.

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.

Lead Service Line Inventory Under Lead

Lead Service Line Inventory Under 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.

• Inspections and records of distribution system.

◦ Customer Service Inspection records

◦ Customer Service Agreements

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.

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 WASTEWATER COURSES WATER/WASTEWATER/OTHER COURSES

Basic Water Basic Wastewater Management

*Surface Water Production I* Wastewater Treatment Utility Safety

Ground Water Production Wastewater Collection Calculations

Water Distribution Wastewater Lab Pump and Motor Water Lab Chlorinator Maintenance

*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

Pre-Registration Fee - TWUA MEMBERSHIP WILL BE VERIFIED! Course TWUA Member Non-Member All Courses $300 $400

Late / On-Site Registration Fee After 3/27/23

Course TWUA Member Non-Member All Courses $350 $450

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 For Reservations call 806-803-5500

Make sure to mention that you will be attending the TWUA Regional School to receive the special discount rate.

For registration information visit our website at www.panhandleregion.com for all other inquiries call Ruben at 806-674-4834 Regional School Emergency contact # call Bruce at 806-681-6129

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Individual Membership Application

Use this form to:

1) Join TWUA "At Large"

2) Join TWUA and a District/Chapter

3) Renew your TWUA Membership

Please Print Clearly

Application for:

o Active Member

o Full-Time Student

o Retired Member

o Membership Renewal

o New Member

"At Large" or District/Chapter Name:

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TCEQ JANUARY LICENSES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER

ADMIRE, DANIEL ALLEN

ALFRED, WAYNE THOMAS

BLANN, TYLER

BLANSETT, CAMRYN

CARON, MICHAEL D

CARR, SAMUEL

CASSELBERRY, ROBERT

CATHEY, CODY R

CAWALL, MICHAEL ROSS

CREGER, MICHAEL SHANE

CUNNINGHAM, ADAM RAY

DAVIS, NAMDI EZRA

GONZALEZ, MOISES ELI

GRAY, NICHOLAS RYAN

HEBERT, ASHLEY L

HERNANDEZ, MICHAEL A

HUNTER, MARSHAL CRAIG

JACKSON, BRIAN

KLEMENT, JON D

LEVY, MICHAEL JOSHUA

LOONEY, KEVIN THOMAS

MEYER, JEREMY LANE

MILLER, KYLE

MOLONEY, DIXIE MARYE

ODOM, RAYMOND ERNEST

ORTIZ, JUAN JOSE

PALOMO, BRANDON J

QUINTANILLA, BILLY JOE

SANCHEZ, ANDREA

SANDERS, DERRICK L

SANDERS, MOSES

SEABRIDGE, RONALD FREDRICK

SMITHSON, ZACK

WELLS, MICHAEL D

WOOLFORK, ADRIAN F

CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR

AGUILAR, ALDO

CARNES, JOHNNY L

CHISM, GLEN I

DELAROSA, EDIEL

EDGINGTON, SHERMAN R

EVERETTE, JOHN T

GARZA, KARLA DE JESUS

GLYNN, CHARLES B

GONZALES, JUSTIN TYLER

GRAY, NICHOLAS RYAN

KIETH, CHARLES

KILLION, JAMES A

PELZEL, CLAYTON LAYNE

PHILLIPS, JUSTIN A

POURSOLTANI, MATTHEW

ROGERS, RICHARDO

TAYLOR, PHILLIP RAY

THOMPSON, RANDY W

VAUGHAN, JUSTIN RYAN

GROUND WATER

TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS B

HODEL, STEVEN R

HOLDER, CHARLES B

JOHNSON, JOSHUA S

POOLE, WILLIAM

CLASS C

BELT, CONNER

BOETHEL, DAVID WAYNE

BOMSBURGER, DANIEL D

BROWN JORDAN, TYJON

CHAPA, DANIEL

DANIELS, BRADLEY BEAU

FEGES, KARL WILLIAM

FISCHER, JOSHUA C

GARZA, ANTONIO

GONZALES, ALEXANDER MICHAEL

HERNANDEZ, JOHN

KROLL, ARCHIE SHANE

LOCKLEAR, JIM

LOPEZ, EDWARD M

LUVIANO, RAFAEL

MCMILLAN, MICKEY V

OLDNER, JOSEPH MADISON

PEREZNEGRON, DANIEL

ROWIN, HUNTER MATTHEW

SMITH, MAURICE

TATE, MICHAEL

TREVINO, JOE ANDREW

VELASQUEZ, KATHY

WILLIAMS, DYLAN R

WILLIAMS, JAMES P

YARBROUGH, ROBERT WARRON

SURFACE WATER

TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS B

GARCIA, VALERIE S

CLASS C

BERTELSON, BRYSON

BLEVINS, HEIDI

BURLESON, KIMBERLY ANN

DAVIS, CLAYTON

GALLIER, MATTHEW MELVIN

GARZA, JUSTIN

GUERRA, SARAH MARIAH

JARAMILLO, OMAR

LEMUS, ALEJANDRO

PICCOLO, DANIEL JOSEPH

RICHARDSON, TRENT ALAN

ROGERS, CONNER MASON

SETTLE, CONNER ANDREW

SULLIVAN, JOHNATHON LENN

WATER DISTRIBUTION

OPERATOR

CLASS B

BANDA, ADRIAN

BOWDEN, GABRIEL

CAMPOS, ALEJANDRO

CASTILLO, MELITON JR

EVERS, FRANK T II

GUEL, NICHOLAS PETER

HENSON, CODY L

JACKSON, KELLY W

KINDRED, RICHARD E JR

PARKETON, WILLIAM B

WIGGINS, CAMRIN M

CLASS C

BAILEY, AARON JEREMY

BLOMSTEDT, COLTON MARSHALL

CALDERON-GLENN, RAYDON

COLLAZO, JUAN

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

REYNA, EMILIO ADRIAN

ROE, KELTON BRADY

SABOLSICE, ERIC J

SMITH, ISAAC LYNN

TREVINO, ALEC

VENEGAS, VENANCIO

WATER OPERATOR

CLASS A

FORGAS, BRIAN T

ROGERS, DAVID W

ROGERS, THOMAS A

SEAVER, RODNEY S

CLASS D

ALBRIGHT, DILLON

AMEZAGA, GUSTAVO A

ANGON, JULIAN

AUBIN, DONALD CHRISTOPHER

BAKER, JOHN BENNETT

BARRERAZ, TONY

BENAVIDES, ANTHONY

BLACK, PHILLIP RAY

BOGART, TRACIE JAN

BRITT, GABRIELLE ELLYSE

BUITRON, MICHAEL

BURNS, ROWDY COLE

CALLANEN, COLE

CARTWRIGHT, CODY

CHAVEZ, ABEL

CLAYWELL, DAYMOND ALLAN

CLINT, ROBERT

CORONADO, JOHNNY ABEL

CRENSHAW, ZACH

DAVALOS, JAIME

DAVIS, BJON

DUNCAN, JAKOBIE

EDMONDSON, CHRISTIAN

ELLIOTT, LUKE

ENGLUND, CHRISTOPHER S

FERRIS, LUC

FLOREK, JUSTIN LEE

FREEMAN, RYAN

GARCIA, MICHAEL

GARZA, LUIS

GARZA, NICHOLAS STAN

GATES, ZACHARIAH JORDAN

GIL, ESAI

GONZALEZ, CRISTAL

GONZALEZ, MARIO ALBERTO

GRANT, TOMIERAY EVERETT

GRIFFIN, ROBERT

GUTIERREZ, NOAH

GUZMAN, NANCY LORENA

HERNANDEZ, GABRIEL

HICKS, ANGELA

HOFFMAN, MICHAEL CHARLES

HOLDERRIETH, REECE

HONEY, STEPHANIE DIEKEN

IHNFELDT, TANNER

JERNIGAN, JARED SCOTT

KELLEY, KAYLA MARIE

KIRKPATRICK, MORGAN LEE

KLINE, DENNIS LEE

LANE, ANTONIO L

LEWIS, JACIE

LEWIS, SHANE MICHAEL

LOPEZ, MARCO ANTONIO

LORANCE, TONY RAY

MADDEN, WILLIAM HAN

MARTINEZ, JERARDO

MARTINEZ, JULIAN ARTHUR

MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS

MCCARTY, MARK

MEFFORD, COLBY D

MELANCON, JULIAN RYAN

MILLER, CAMMRON MITCHELL

MILLER, JOHNNY GLENN

MITCHELL, HEATH

MOORE, BRANDON TRAVIS

MORRIS, RUSSELL

NEU, JAMES WALLACE

NEUMAN, BRIAN

NGUYEN, SEAN VUONG

NIETERT, BRADEN

OUDEKERK, DYLAN JAMES

PARKS, MATTHEW

PARTIDA, FEDERICO LORENZO

PATE, CHARLES COURTNEY

PETRISKY, PATRICK JAMES

PRATER, PENNY LYNN

PREVOST, JOHN HUNTER

QUARLES, KIRHEE DEON

RAWLS, ADRIANNA LYNETTE

RAWLS, BRYAN RAY

REEDERS, CHASE

RICHARDS, SHANE

RIOS, RAYMOND GONZALEZ

SALAZAR, KOLEMAN

SANCHEZ, JOSHUA

SANCHEZ, LEROY

SCHNEIDER, TYLER EDWARD

SEND, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

SPRUIELL, LANDON

STEPHENS, DANTRAY LAWUANE

STEWART, JOHN NICHOLAS

TAYLOR, CAMERON SPENCER

TAYLOR, KATHLEEN JEAN

THOMAS, KENNETH W

THOMPSON, JAMES WESLEY

TINDLE, CAMERON

TREJO, ODISEO

TURNER, TOMMY W

USEY, GARY P

VEGA, GABRIEL ISAIAS

VILLALOBOS, HECTOR

VILLALPANDO, RONNIE JAMES

WARREN, MICHAEL

WEST, JAKOBIE DESHUN

WHITAKER, DYLAN Z

WILLS, JAMES W

WORD, JERRY

ZAMORA, MARK

W ith 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.

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

MILES, NICHOLAS

MORALES, NADIA L

NAVARRO, ISMAEL

OLIVAS, SEBASTIAN

POTTER, NICHOLAS

POYNEER, SIDNEY O

REVOLORIO, ALEJANDRO

RODRIGUEZ, BENJAMIN JOSE

ROSS, JONATHAN ERIC

SCALLY, LUKE

SUCHIL, ERNESTO

TREVINO, BRANDON

TURNER, MATTHEW SPENSER

VARGAS, JOSE A

WHITE, FLORINDA

WRIGHT, MATTHEW WAYNE

COLLECTIONS II

BARRERA, JOHN J JR

BRUCH, JORDAN

CARES, AVA

CASTRO, ANTHONY LOUIS

CHURCH, NATHAN CANNON

CRAVEN, PEYTON

DUNN, DAVID LEE SR

FISHER, CALEB

GUARDIOLA, JESSE P

HAMMOND, JEFFREY DEAN

KOSIOR, FRANK PHILLIP

LEE, CHRIS

PARKER, ROBERT SEAN

QUADE, BARRY

ROBERTS, MICHAEL ANTHONY

SANDOVAL-GUIJOSA, JONATHAN

SANTOS, ROCKY VITOVSKY

SHAW, XAVIER I SR

SOTO, MIGUEL ANTHONY

COLLECTIONS III

METCALFE, JAMES L III

MONTES, ANGEL

POURSOLTANI, MATTHEW

WILDER, PRESTON M

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

OPERATOR

CLASS A

HOFFMAN, DUSTIN H

MADSEN, RYAN R

License Level: B

BAILEY, BRIAN P

BARRIENTOS, JOSE J

BEARD, CLINT N

BELMONTES, ERIC

COOKUS, KALEB

CROUCH, LOGAN W

CRUZ, LEONEL

FRANKE, CALEB WAYNE

GUINN, CHASE EDWARD

HARRIS, RICKY

HARRISS, JUSTIN R

JIMENEZ, EDDIE N

KNOX, JOSHUA R

STALEY, SHAWN N

STEVENS, LESLIE L

THOMAS, BRANDON M

THOMPSON, MAYNEL A II

VASQUEZ, MICHAEL JAMES

CLASS C

ARANA, ANGEL JULIAN

CAMACHO, JUAN MANUEL

CANALES, JAIME

CASTELLI, DANIEL A

COOK, BERT NEWTON

DIEGO, NICK

EVANS, SARA RAE

FULLER, LOEGAN PARKER

GARZA, ANTONIO

GREGORY, MATTHEW SULLIVAN

GUAJARDO, JESSE RAY

GUINN, ROBERT V

HAYDON, JANELLE A

HITTNER, GREGORY R

HOLCOMB, MARCUS DION

LEE, RYDER

MCADOO, BOBBIE

MILLER, CHRISTERFER

MOBLEY, SEAN ANDREW

MUNGIA, STEVE

ORTEGON, JOSE

PEREYRA, MARCOS

PETERSON, RASHEED JAHMAR

RAMIREZ, JUAN C

RANDANT, RANDY GENE

REID, FLOYD ALLEN

RICHARDS, JORDAN

SANCHEZ, LUIS A

SHUMATE, TRENTON COLE

CLASS D

CALDERON, MAURO

CARDENAS, BOBBY TOVAR

CHITTY, MATTHEW R

COMACHO, MARCELLO

DELEON, REYNALDO

DUNK, COLTON

EDWARDS, JOSEPH DYLAN

FADDIS, TAYLOR

FLORENDO, BILL

FREEMAN, DUSTY COE

GARY, FRANK

GIBSON, SHAWN

GLASS, BRANDON

GODBOLT, KYLE

GONZALEZ, GABRIEL

GUERRERO, GUILLERMO

GUILLOT, JACOB D

HARRISON, SCOTT

HRANICKY, HUNTER

JONES, JOSEPH NGUYEN

KAIBA, NOAH RAYE

KENNEDY, KRISTIN

KREBS, GAYLEN LEE

LOSOYA, CODY

MITCHELL, HEATH

MUNOZ GUTIERREZ, MIGUEL ANGEL

MUNOZ, MARTIN E

PADILLA, ELY RAY

PATTERSON, NATHAN SHAWN

PERLEY, JONATHON RENE

REDMOND, RYAN H

SELLARS, CORY

SMITH, JACOB

SUMPTER, MONTY

TIMS, JOHN

TODD, CHRISTY

VAUGHN, VICTORIA RENEE

VILCHEZ, NATHAN

VILLA, JOE LUIS

VILLARREAL, JONATHAN A

WILEY, WILLIAM P

WINFIELD, JEFF

WORD, JERRY