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JOURNAL VOLUME 32 JANUARY 2023 NUMBER 1 T exas W aT er U T ili T ies "Proudly Serving Education Excellence since 1918" Happy New Year!

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.

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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.

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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

President Message

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

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Happy New Year!

Well, the holidays are over, and we begin a new year. I hope each of you had the time to relax, enjoy time with friends and family and to come into 2023 recharged and refreshed. 2023 will be another busy and eventful year.

First and foremost, I want to thank you for your continued involvement with TWUA. Without your loyalty and support, we would not be able to continuously provide our members with valuable benefits and actively develop our member operators.

Put simply, you make what we do possible. I joined the Texas Water Utilities Association over thirty years ago and over the past three decades I have seen the Association grow from strength to strength. We now represent over 7500 members from across varied roles in the water utility industry. However, I believe we can improve our association especially, our membership retention and participation.

a TWUA member. There is no more economical or easier way to keep your water/wastewater license current than attending TWUA District meetings. TWUA has the most comprehensive training programs available.

Third, be active in your district. It is estimated that one third of the utility work force is eligible for retirement. You are their replacement. Membership participation is the key to a thriving district. A thriving district is key to vibrant association. A vibrant association is more beneficial and enjoyable to attend.

We hope that each member can personally benefit from their membership in TWUA. If there is a problem, we want to fix it right away. If you have suggestions for improvement, we want to know that also. Contact your district officers with your concerns and suggestions or call the TWUA main office.

The first step to increase our membership retention is please don’t let your membership lapse! Don’t pay an additional $100 to attend our training programs as a non-member or miss the camaraderie of monthly in person district meetings. Your membership benefits you, your utility, and your community.

Second you can help recruit new members. Tell your coworkers and employer about the benefits of being

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Father, as we enter this new year, 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 to Jesus. Amen

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 – 11th. 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.

The Story Goes Something Like This –

As I begin my 17th year as Executive Director of TWUA, I am so appreciative of this opportunity and truly consider myself blessed each day. Thanks to the Management Committee, Staff, and Volunteers who are dedicated to making TWUA GREAT! Thanks to you as users of TWUA Training opportunities.

Air travel for the holidays was predicted to be at capacity. Booked on a flight from Boston to Los Angeles was Jerry Horton. Jerry has Macular Degeneration and has no forward sight and limited prereferral vision. Jerry travels with a seeing-eye dog named Buster.

In West Texas, Lake Spence is sitting at 18.3 % (- 0.5 %). White River is sitting at 11.8 % (-0.5 %). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 30.6 % (- 0.3 %), and Greenbelt is at 14.0 % (+ 2.0 %). 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 18th – 21st, 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.

This particular flight was about 45 minutes late in the boarding and take off, so tempers and conversations were short between passengers and flight crews.

About 30 minutes into the flight, the pilot came on the intercom and announced that this flight would be making an unscheduled stop in Dallas – DFW for maintenance crews to come on board and change out a faulty computer. The pilot assured everyone there was no danger, and for the remaining time, they would be going ‘old school’ and flying by instruments and relying on the skills of the flight crew. No clouds and no weather to worry about, so we should be descending into DFW in about 2 hours.

When the plane landed in Dallas, the passengers filed off the plane except for Jerry and Buster. The pilot was about to walk off when he noticed Buster and recognized Jerry from previous flights. The pilot approached

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Jerry and asked if he would like to get off the plane and stretch his legs. Jerry said he was fine but asked if the pilot would mind taking Buster for a walk and get him some water. The pilot had pinned wings onto the dog’s vest and assisted with Buster before, so the dog and pilot were familiar with each other. And the pilot would now try to assist Jerry.

Passengers were left stunned, and some immediately began to change flights and some even carriers.

The pilot and Buster were oblivious to the scene they were making.

Author Unknown

The pilot had decided he would take Buster outside in case he needed to go potty. As the pilot was walking, he put his sunglasses on (in anticipation of going outside). When Buster was ready to go back in, the pilot was happy to oblige.

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

There were many passengers in the gate area, and the noise was high. The area became completely quiet as the pilot and Buster approached the gate. The pilot, still wearing his dark sunglasses and a seeing-eye support dog leash in his right hand, were making their way to the plane.

V.M. Ehlers Scholarship Application is due January 15th, 2023

If you are or have a recognized IRS tax dependent of an active member of TWUA, who is or will be attending higher learning after High School graduation, you are encouraged to submit a scholarship application now.

The application may be found at www.twua.org (navigate to "Forms" then select "V.M. Ehlers")

The application must be filled out and mailed to: TWUA Central Office: 210 East Hwy 79 Hutto, Texas 78634

Currently, there is no mechanism for electronic submittal. Applications must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2023.

For clarifications or additional assistance, contact TWUA Central Office at 512-459-3124

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HIGHWAY WORK ZONE SAFETY

Highway work zones are hazardous both for motorists who drive through the complex array of signs, barrels, and lane changes, and for workers who build, repair, and maintain our streets, bridges, and highways. Continue reading to learn about highway work zone deaths and safety steps.

The Federal Highway Administration reports the number of deaths in crashes that occur in work zones.

From 1982 through 2020, 29,493 individuals (about 776 per year) lost their lives in work zone crashes.

• Since the peak year of 2002 – when 1,186 died in work zones – the number of deaths declined steadily to an average of 635 from 2008-2014, then increased to an average of 794 from 2015-2020.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports fatal injuries to workers at road construction sites.

• From 2003-2020, 2,222 workers lost their lives at road construction sites—an average of 123 per year.

Over the 10 years from 2011-2020, Texas ranked as the state with the most worker deaths at road construction sites (143), followed by Florida (99), Pennsylvania (60), Indiana (52), Illinois (51), California (49), and Tennessee (49).

From 2011-2020, transportation events accounted for 73% of worker deaths that occurred at road construction sites during the 10-year period (919). In 63% of these transportation events at road construction sites, the worker was struck by a vehicle (577).

• 371 of the 577 workers were struck by a forward-moving vehicle, and 123 by a backing vehicle.

• Pickup trucks and SUVs accounted for 169 worker deaths at road construction sites from 2011-2018, followed by automobiles (149), machinery (146), semi-trucks (141), and dump trucks (89).

From 2011-2018, 68 percent of the workers who were killed were employed as:

o Construction laborers (253)

o Heavy equipment and tractor-trailer drivers (142)

o First-line supervisors of construction and extraction workers (96)

o Highway maintenance workers (96)

o Construction equipment operators (81)

From 2011-2018, 864 workers killed at road construction sites worked in private-sector construction. Of those, 68% worked for either heavy and civil engineering construction companies (470) or specialty trade contractors (119).

Over the 10 years from 2011-2018, 144 workers (14%) killed at road construction sites worked in the government sector, with roughly equal numbers working for state (73) and local governments (68).

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Contact Us: 888-367-8982

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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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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.

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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES TRAINING SCHEDULE ONLINE CLASS DATES TWUA LIVE, INSTRUCTOR LED - COMPUTER BASED TRAINING REGIONAL SCHOOL DATES TWUA IN PERSON TRAINING TRAINING CALENDAR ALL TWUA SCHEDULED TRAINING https://twua.org/online-class-dates https://twua.org/regional-school-dates http://twua.memberize.com/clubportal/Calendar.cfm?clubID=1715
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3 SIMPLE STEPS TO RETAIN AND MOTIVATE TOP TALENT

In today’s very competitive world, it is often difficult to find great talent. Someone who can play many roles on your team, be a leader, a motivator and an individual whom other employees look up to. They are typically the cornerstone of your team, a leader not in title but in action. They are self-driven and not only see your vision and strategy, but often influence others in the implementation of that strategy. Given the impact they have on the organization, I believe it is even more important to retain these talented individuals.

Most companies spend a tremendous amount of money on recruiting to find new and fresh talent. They have a multi-faceted approach to bringing in new talent; college hire programs, internships, targeted hiring etc. Ironically, these same companies don’t spend nearly as much effort fostering some of the talents they have. Performance-based organizations will certainly try to compensate these “A” players with salary increases or bonuses. But in my career, I have found that compensation is not necessarily a motivator, but a satisfier. I have found that great employees come to expect a certain level of compensation based on their self-evaluation. If you meet that level, the employee is satisfied, if you don’t meet that level, the employee will not be satisfied and will be a flight risk. But to truly motivate top talent, a financial reward will not have any lasting effect.

Every individual is different and, as a leader, it is your job to know and understand what motivates your employees. For some individuals, being able to  telecommute a certain amount of time is a motivator, others it is about having a window or special office, and others may be focused on career progression. Over the 25 years I have led highly productive teams, I have found that there are some common motivators for top talent, and money is not one of them. The three most common motivators for top talent are as follows:

Keep Challenging Them

Top talented individuals want to be constantly challenged. They want to be the first to learn the new tools, or to help create new solutions. These individuals love their job, but they like diversity and enjoy learning new things and leading others. As a manager, one should try to find opportunities for your top talent, such as participating in a new system launch

or defining a new recognition program. In any organization, these opportunities, which require virtual cross-functional teams, come up all the time.

A great example of building this in culture is Google’s “20 Percent” project. As part of employment, Google encourages each employee to spend 20 percent of their time on other projects.

Be Available for Them and Let Them Know You Have Their Back

Don’t get me wrong; you should not just do this for your top talent, you should do this for all employees. However, for top talent, there is a nuance here. Most of your best employees don’t want to be managed, they want direction and freedom. Since they are self-motivated, your role is to provide guidance and direction and then let them fly. Provide a deadline or milestone dates, and if you are really stretching them, give them the assistance they may need. Recently, I made it a goal for all of my distinguished engineers to write white papers on a biannual basis. At first, this was a stretch for them, as prose writing is not their strength. We provided technical writers to help, as the engineers had the content and the tech writers assisted with their writing skills. This made the task achievable and enjoyable for them.

Recognize Them in Front of Their Peers

Finally, even though many of these folks will not come out and ask for recognition, being recognized for exemplary work in front of their peers is a true motivator for top talent. Top talent understands and should understand where they rank versus their peers, and recognition is acknowledgment of that standing. Peer recognition can also stoke the competitiveness of a team, which is a great side-benefit if used properly.

What is great about these concepts is that all are essentially free. These motivators just need to be ingrained in the organization’s culture. Where to start? Start with the direct manager. They are the gatekeeper to knowing how to motivate employees and understanding which of the above will make the biggest impact and help the organization achieve great results.

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

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 .

With the onset of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the Governor’s Proclamation of a state of disaster in Texas, TCEQ intends to offer flexibility to licensees and applicants who were in the process of renewing or receiving an occupational license and were impacted by this outbreak. Operators desiring to TEST, should contact TCEQ in regards to testing. There are some computer-based testing centers that remain open. To schedule a computer-based exam, please contact the CBT centers near you to verify if they are still operating. For other questions or concerns, please email licenses@ tceq.texas.gov.

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Panhandle (Amarillo ) Regional School April 4th – 6th 2023 TCEQ Exam Application due 30 days prior to event Don’t forget if you are testing to Designate Test Location.

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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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

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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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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 Active Member o Full-Time Student o Retired Member o Membership Renewal o New Member "At Large" or District/Chapter Name: Membership for year 20____ 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
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BUCK, MATTHEW AARON

CORONADO, SERGIO ISAIAS JR

DECKER, ROBERT L

EZZELL, COLTON LYNN

GARCIA, GILBERT

HARTNETT, PETER JOSEPH

HERNANDEZ, HILE

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JOHNS, DAREN LEE

KELLOGG, RANDY L

LARA, LOGAN GUNNER

LEON, GUSTAVO ADOLFO

LIN, LAURENCE JACKIE MARTIN, BRIAN DANIEL MOORE, RONALD K OLSON, JEFFERY L PAIR, RANDY PENA, CARLOS POWERS, ANTHEM JOHN RAMIREZ, JAKE RAY ROBLEDO, STEVE SR RUSSELL, BRENDAN K SMITH, CHANDLER SMITH, NATHANIEL TRESTER, ROBERT VIGIL, JASON WEEKS, BRIAN

CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR

AYALA, ROSE JENNIFER

BARRON, JORDAN KYREN BRIDGES, CURTIS BUTLER, MICHAEL K CRUZ, JOSE M

DELOSRIOS, ADRIAN DRAL, PATRICK JACKSON, HERBERT M

MELSHEIMER, MATTHEW RAMIREZ, ALEXIS

RODRIGUEZ, ROY

SANCHEZ, CARLOS A WILLIAMS, RICHARD

GROUND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS B INOUYE, DAVID A LEAL, ROLAND L SAUCEDO, MARTIN ADRIAN VILLARREAL, DOMINGO JR

CLASS C

ARMENDARIZ, ARMANDO U JR CARTER, XAN LEIGH COBERT, WILLIAM ROY COX, DONALD RAY DENISON, JOSHUA ALLEN FUENTES, VICTOR ROBERT GREEN, DANNY E GRIFFITH, KYLE L HENSARLING, ERIN C KORNEGAY, JACE KEITH MAZE, GREGORY HUNTER MEEKS, JERRY L JR MOORE, RUSSELL CHRISTOPHER PADGETT, NICK KENT PROULX, HADEN M RODRIGUEZ, GERARDO III ROLAND, LESLIE STEGMAN, BOBBY DEAN VAZQUEZ, MANUEL ANTONIO WORDEN, TRAVIS

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CLASS B BELL, JARROD J CULVER, CHRISTIAN L MOORE, SHANE L TORRES, JESUS S JR VIDAURRI, OLIVER

CLASS C BROWN, ANDREW BURRUS, JEFFERY G GALLAGHER, PATRICK

JOHNSON, ROGER A JOHNSTON, JARED YOUNGER LEOS, PATRICK J OLSZEWSKI, JAMES MICHAEL RAMIREZ ORTIZ, CHRISTIAN EDUARDO RODRIQUEZ, RANDY SIMS, CAMERON LESLIE WILLE, ASHLEY BRENNAN

WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR

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CRAWFORD, SHAWN CHRISTOPHER DAVIS, WILLIAM ANFERNEE KENDALL, KAITLYN L PAUL, DUSTIN M RODRIGUEZ, CHRISTOPHER L VELASQUEZ, ERASMO JR

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ARENAS-REYNA, OSCAR G BARKER, JEFFREY JOHN BOYL, THOMAS BROWNING, WESLEY BURGDORF, JAMES L JR CANTU, JACOB K CAPERTON, JAMES CISNEROS, DANIEL CLARKE, DAVID WAYNE CLEVELAND, DUSTIN DONICA, HUNTER ANDERSON DRAKE, JARYD DANIL DUNCAN, JENNIFER DENISE HARRIS, JUSTIN ROBERT HEARD, JARED HODEL, JASON LEE HUDSON, ZACHERY INGRAM, CODY DANIEL JONES, KEITHAN W MATHESON, MATTHEW RYAN MAXHAM, NICHOLAS PERKINS, DETREVIUS POWERS, MATTHEW BLAKE RANKIN, WILLIAM P REYES, OCTAVIO RIHN, MILES RIVERA, JACOB ARTURO STRICKLAND, RYAN ADAM VALLE, MICHAEL ALEXZANDERO

VAZQUEZ, LEANDRO

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ANGLIN, CYRUS W CARTER, RICHARD A MITCHELL, MICHAEL J SUTTON, JASON P WHITE, JAMES B

CLASS D ACUNA, DANIEL ATKINSON, MICHAEL DEAN BATES, DAVID FRANKLIN BLOHM, DOUG C BOWEN, ROBBIE L JR BRANDENBURG, TIMOTHY SCOTT BRIGGS, JACOB EUGENE BUTLER, JOHN DOUGLAS CANNING, NOAH CANTRELL, JAMES F CARRANZA, VINCENT CARRILLO, KENDRA HOPE CARTER, JUSTIN ALAN CHATHAM, ANDREW BYRON CISNEROS, EDGAR DANIEL CLOWER, AARON R COOK, JAMES TANNER CORTEZ-REYES, NOE COX, JAYTON CRUZ, JASON DAVIES, RICHARD ALLEN DELEON, JESSE ALEJANDRO DILLON, LOGAN RAY DOYLE, JACK MCQUEEN DYKOWSKI, CADEN ECHEVARRIA, JOSEAN MANUEL EIMER, ADAM NICHOLAS

ELLIS, DAVID LERAY FLEMING, MICHAEL DAVID FLORES, FIDEL FRANCO, RAMON GARCIA, CORINA GIERMAN, ROBERT CHARLES JR GONZALES, CHEY MICHAEL GUIAO, ANTHONY HAMSTRA, ZACHERY HUMPHRIES, KEVIN MICHAEL

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HUMPHRIES, RYAN

IRLAS, JAVIER ALEJANDRO

JACKSON, KENDALL

JOHNSON, DYLAN TAYLOR

JOHNSON, JOSEPH W

JONES, BRIAN JOE

JORDAN, CHRISTOPHER

KEMP, DAVID MATHEW

KRUEGER, DUANE

LAHRMAN, CHARLES GRAY

LANGREDER, KARLA J

LARSON, RONALD T

LEATHERWOOD, CAMERON LOPEZ, JOSE MANUEL

LOPEZ, OSCAR GILBERTO

MACHOST, NORRIS

MARTINEZ, CHRISTOPHER

MARTINEZ, CHRISTOPHER J

MARTINEZ, JACE T

MCCAIN, JERRY D

MENARD, JAGGER LORNE

MIKUS, JOHN

MONK, LAUREN ELIZABETH

MONREAL, JOSE MORENO, OSCAR

NAVARRO, DAMIAN

OBRIEN, HEVERLYN DARTAGNE LENHUR

OLIVER, JUSTIN

OWENS, HEATH

PARKER, NATHAN

PETTIS, LOGAN PHIPPS, JUDY

PIERCE, PAUL KURT

PIPPIN, CHRISTOPHER GORDON PLAZA, GERARDO

QUIROZ, ADRIAN G

RANGEL, DAVID REED, AARON ROBERT REED, DENNY RICHEY, JESSICA LYNN RODRIGUEZ, JOSE SAUL RODRIGUEZ, JUAN RAMON ROGAS, TREVOR DEAN ROSIQUEZ, HANNAH SAILER, BOBBY SEALIE, CORDELL EVERETT SEGURA, RUPERTO SHAW, ANTHONY SPICER, CLIFTON STRAUCH, ROBERT EDWARD TABOADA, ORLANDO JAVIER TAITT, ANSON

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WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR

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ALEXANDER, NATE ANDREW, ETHAN BARAJAS, LUIS MANUEL BARRON, CRISTIAN COLUNGA, MOISES A DAYHOFF, LOGAN SCOTT DEGUTIS, TYLER BAROWSKI

DIXON, CAMERON FERRIS, NICHOLAS GUILLEN, JACOBO HERNANDEZ, LUIS FERNANDO HERRERA, ANTHONY T LAMM, JARED LLANO, TYLER CHANCE PENA, JOSE A RODRIGUEZ, LUIS CARLOS SALGADO, RUBEN L SANDOVAL, ABRAHAM SCHROTH, SHANE RIVER TAYLOR, TERRY LYNN THOMAS, JAMAL LEE TORRES, HECTOR UBALLE, JUAN SIMON WILLIAMS, AUSTIN JEAN

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CAMACHO, JESSIE RICKY-R CAVE, CLIFF D COON, DAVID THANE HOWELL, JOHN

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ABREGO, MARK GRINSTEAD, PHILLIP J PENA, FIDENCIO JR

WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS A ROYSTON, CARL L

CLASS B ARCENEAUX, ANTONIO A ARNOLD, TYRONE BLAKE, BRENT C

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Optimize Mental Readiness WHAT IF You knew “HOW” you would NOT fail? Exam Prep Call 512-775-5358 www.egsw.us E G S W Environmental Group Southwest WIPES IN PIPES WIPES IN PIPES WIPES IN PIPES 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.

CURRY, JAMES A

GREER, MATTHEW D

GUERRERO, JOSE F JR

JOHNSON, LANDON K LAWS, MATTHEW JARED MONK, JERRY

MORALES, RENE MULLER, MARIO A SHEPPARD, MYONTAE K STRANTON, SHANNON D JR

CLASS C

AKIBODE, KEKELI YAWA

ALBERT, CHARLES K BARRIOS, JOSE M BLACK, KOLTON CRUZ, MARIO DIALA, OLARICHE NKEM

ETCHEGARAY, MEGAN DANIELLE

EVANS, JAMES TRAVELL

GREEN, DARQUESSE DEMONTE HARRIS, TIMOTHY ALAN

HENDERSON, LYNARD LARUE HERNANDEZ, LEONARD JOHNSON, STERLING

MCCAGE, LANE C MEDINA, ALVIN MORENO, RICARDO MORGAN, TYLER J

OLDNER, JOSEPH MADISON

PALMERIN, FLORENCIO III

PALOUSEK, CLAYTON EMIL QUINN, ROBERT JAMES RANGEL, JAVIER

REDWINE, MARCUS L SMITH, JOHN ANTHONY

SWEENEY, JOHN N TATUM, BRYAN TOVAR, RAUDEL TOWNSEND, JERMAINE LAMAR TURNER, DANNY L VECELLIO, ANDREW P

CLASS D

ABBOTT, JUSTIN WAYNE ANDREWS, JONATHAN MICHAEL ANGEL, DANIEL JOSEPH ARAGON, RAUL BARKER, RANDALL LEWIS BATES, ROSS CHARLES BLUMENTHAL, WILLIAM ALVIN BROCK, WILLIAM EVAN BURNS, ROWDY COLE CHRISTENSEN, ERIC CROW, QUINNTEN TYLER DOYLE, JACK MCQUEEN DUTTON, MEGAN ASHLEY FISH, BRETT JAYMES FLORES, DAVID GARCIA, JOSE ALFREDO GARZA, ANTHONY GRAY, HENRY SCOTT HALL, JESSE CARL LEWIS, BLAIR JORDAN MARNEY, ELISHA BRENDEN

MEEKS, EVA MAE

MILLER, DAKOTA

MONTENEGRO, FRANCISCO JAVIER MORRIS, RUSSELL MUNOZ, EDUARDO

NAVA, IVAN NEUMAN, BRIAN PERRY, STANTON POWELL, JAMES M

REED, HALEY ANN ROBINSON, ALBERT LEE ROSALES, TITO SHAW, ANTHONY SHEFFIELD, JOHN ANDREW

SMITH, CHRISTOPHER TAY, PETER THUET, VELMA VELA, ISRAEL

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