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JOURNAL VOLUME 32
JULY 2022
"Proudly Serving Education Excellence since 1918"
NUMBER 7
Texas Water Utilities Association Regional Training – 2022
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2022 DATES San Angelo will be July 25th – 28th Ft. Stockton will be August 22nd – 25th Longview will be October 10th – 13th Lubbock will be November 1st – 3rd
(Not all regions offer Surface 1 which is a 24 hour class these above dates reflect all regions starting on Monday and offering 24 hour classes. Once we receive all the schools fliers we will post if in fact the school begins on Monday at 1:00 or Tuesday at 8:00 )
Check the TWUA Website for the most up-to-date information related to TWUA Regional
opportunities. If travel and being in crowds cause you concern or your employer has not
approved travel, please look at the TWUA Computer Based Training options. (https://twua. org/online-class-dates)
Dates For Annual School 2022. The dates for the 104th Annual School in Corpus Christi are
September 26th – 29th 2022. This will be Monday thru Thursday. The events have been pushed
forward a day. Opening Session and Awards will be Monday. The school will begin Tuesday and conclude with vendor move out at noon Thursday.
In This Edition: TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL ( ISSN – 1051709X) is published monthly by the Texas Water Utilities Association, located at 210 E. Hwy 79, Hutto, Texas 78634 for Operators, Engineers, Managers, Laboratory technicians, Customer service personnel, Vendors, and other Professionals employed in, or interested in, the water and or wastewater industry.
President Message................................ 4
ED News ............................................. 6 If you want to get a complete look at lake levels, go to www.waterdatafortexas.org
Ten dollars of each annual membership dues payment to the Texas Water Utilities Association pays for a subscription. Nonmember subscriptions price: the USA $100.00 per year; $10.00 per single copy $125.00 per year outside the USA. Periodicals Postage Paid In Hutto, Tx. And Additional Mailing Offices. 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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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: William L. (Bill) Brown – Chair of Management Mike Norris – President Jim Siddall – President Elect Clarence L. Wittwer – Vice President John Krause - First Past President George Glispin – Second Past President Ric O’Conner – Vendor Rep. / Ex. Officio Russell Hamilton – Executive Director
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President’s Message
Greetings, Fellow Members and Operators by Mike Norris
Is it just me, or are the days coming and going at what seems an accelerated rate? It seems like only a short time ago; we were making plans to kick off the live in-person events with the Amarillo Regional event. Before you know it, Annual School will be taking place in Corpus Christi. Hope to see you in Corpus Christi! I want to encourage you as members to become involved in the workings of the association. Being active in the association meetings, particularly the Mid-Year and Last and First Board meetings. Two of the three meetings are held in conjunction with Annual School. In these meetings, the budget is voted on, policies are amended and approved, and typically there are minimum attendees at these important business functions. “You bring about what you think about.” Will Rogers once said – “If you want to be successful, it is as simple as, Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. Believe in what you are doing.” Operators MUST KNOW what it takes to protect public health. Source water protection, Disinfection, Residual, Bio-film, Disinfection by-products, Pressure, Backflow, Sampling, Licensing, Rules, Recordkeeping, Right-toknow laws, Pretreatment, Sanitary Sewer Overflows, Biological processes, Permit compliance, Point source contamination, Sludge disposal, Construction, and Repairs, and you can help me add to this list. Still, the point is that we as operators impact public health and safety daily. Operators MUST LOVE the challenges and responsibilities associated with the water and wastewater industry. Lord knows it’s not the lure of big paychecks and prestigious office jobs. No two days start or end the same, and problem-solving becomes second nature. Operators MUST BELIEVE that they are making a difference and impacting the quality of life for their service area and even neighboring entities. Operators utilize science on a daily basis. Chemistry if treating water, and Biology when treating wastewater, but rooted deep for the operator is the understanding that public health is the most critical aspect of the job. 4 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org
When you attend training, are you one that asks questions, or are you reluctant to become involved? Every instructor that I am familiar with confirms that there is no such thing as a dumb question and if you are struggling with understanding something, ask. Chances are one of your neighbors is also struggling but too scared or embarrassed to ask. Remember, you get out of a class what you put into a class. I recall a discussion where a supervisor was saying something to the effect, “that instructor must not know what he is talking about because my employee recently took a class under him but could not pass the state exam after four attempts.” After listening to comments like the training provider “should have better vetted the instructor.” The instructor “should stay more up-to-date on emerging trends and technologies.” The question was posed, wasn’t that employee transferred from an unrelated department, which might indicate that they lack the hands-on experience needed? The reply was, “well, yea, they did not start as a ditch hand, but they have an Environmental Science degree.” The conversation continued, and someone asked, do you think your staff person should be given a state license because they have a college degree? His answer was, “no, they should not automatically be awarded a license, but the exam or the instruction must be reflective of actual exam questions.” So, they work in treatment? No. So, they work in collections? No. What is their job title? “They are the administrative assistant to the department head.” Why do they need a state license? “Because it will help them with incentive raises.” It was later discovered that this staffer was on their phone and outside the classroom as much as they were in their chair. To the point, the instructor had to tell this person that if they missed any more class, they would not receive the 20 hours needed. So, the question is, based on the stated events, was the instructor the reason this person did not pass the state exam? Did they Know, Love, and Believe in what they were doing? Knowledge and Experience are beautiful things. I pray that 2022 brings good health, prosperity, and purpose. TWUA President Mike Norris
July 2022
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
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Central Office News by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director
F
ather, Thank You. We bow our heads and humbly say thank you as we acknowledge that you are the creator. We take comfort in knowing that You remain in charge and control of life as we understand it. We need You, and we welcome You in all we do. We come into Your presence, seeking Your grace, Your calm, Your guidance, and forgiveness. Father, we pray for Your mercy and ask that You guide, direct, protect, and bless TWUA and its members. Please send your abundant rainfall. Amen In West Texas, Lake Spence is sitting at 22.1 % (- 1.0 %). White River is sitting at 16.7 % (+1.8 %). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 32.6 % (- 0.7 %) and Greenbelt is at 15.1 % (- 0.2 %). If you want a complete look at current lake levels, go to waterdatafortexas.org. The drought has never left for some. Please Mark your calendar for the remaining 2022 Regional opportunities – San Angelo will be July 25 – 28th. Ft. Stockton will be August 22nd – 25th. Longview will be October 10th – 13th. Lubbock will be November 1st – 3rd. The links to all the fliers will be activated as soon as possible so that you can register for any region now, making use of budgets more efficiently. If you are able to travel and are in need of training, please join us at one of these events.
Effective July 1, 2022, the Class A Wastewater exam is now available Computer-Based Testing (online). And since both A state exams are available via computer-based testing, effective August 1, 2022, TCEQ will no longer administer A exams at TWUA Regional Training events. Additionally, effective September 1, 2022, paper-based exams will no longer be offered or administered at the various TCEQ Regional Offices. Call the TCEQ staff in licensing for more information or the official statement related to the Exams, Licensing, and Computer-Based Testing. 512-239-6133 6 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org
A successful Regional School events depend on in-person participants. In other words, if you want to see the TWUA Regional Events in your region of the state continue, we must do a better job of supporting the various events. Or has it become more cost-effective to rely on computer-based training and provide a workstation for staff members to train online in the workplace? If computer-based training is slowly replacing in-person events in your workplace, please remember internet bandwidth. Adequate bandwidth is the difference between a pleasant classroom experience and a frustrated participant. Buffering is evil. Have you used the training schedule QR barcode for all TWUA training announcements? If you go to the training page and use your smartphone or from your computer, if you click on the QR codes, it will take you to a PDF listing of events. This PDF can be updated as needed and will not impact the QR code. We are attempting to take advantage of technologies and provide a way for the training classes to stay updated. You will see three different QR codes. One for Online events, One for Regional schools, and one that is all TWUA events. Also, there have been inquiries related to in-person classroom training. If this in-person training interests you, don’t hesitate to contact Norma Clark (n.clark@twua.org). Dates For Annual School 2022. The 104th Annual School in Corpus Christi dates is September 26th – 29th, 2022. This will be Monday thru Thursday. The events have been pushed forward a day. The Opening Session and Awards will be Monday. The school will begin Tuesday and conclude with the vendors moving out at noon Thursday. We will update the information on the website soon, and the form will be live, so you could go ahead and preregister if you are looking for a legitimate budget expense. The Story Goes Something Like This – The Great Wasp Fighter On a hot summer afternoon, a young boy discovered a rather large wasp nest hanging from a peach tree limb. Curious July 2022
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about the nest, the young boy slowly made his way toward the nest with a stick in one hand and a plastic trash bag in the other. The boy’s grandfather was sitting on the porch drinking a big glass of iced tea, peeling an apple with his pocket knife, and watching what was about to unfold. The grandfather called to the boy and said, “you best leave that wasp nest alone; those squatters get really ornery, and they will fight to protect their home.” Startled, the little boy quickly dropped the stick, rolled up the trash bag, and ran away. The little boy could not leave well enough alone. He snuck in the back door and into his room, where he retrieved his trusty slingshot and two badminton racquets. He reasoned that he could knock the nest down from a distance with a rock and fend off any of the enemies with the racquets. Once outside, the little boy began searching for the perfect rocks. When he had about ten flat rocks, he began devising his battle strategy. The little boy knew he needed to shoot away from the house because breaking a window was a sure path to a busting. Lining up his ammo on the ground in front of him and carefully laying his racquets where he could get to them quickly, the little boy was ready for battle. Grandpa said, “I don’t suppose I could offer a little advice?” The little boy shouted, “Grandpa, I don’t have time for one of your stories or a strategy change. I have called out the enemy, and as you can see, I’m about to be in the middle of a ferocious battle in which I will be severely outnumbered.”
wasps had a serious mad on. In all the commotion, grandpa shouted back, “now would be a good time for a hasty retreat to the nearby horse trough?” The little boy ran as fast as he could, still swinging the racquets at the pursuing wasps and managing to jump into the water trough. That is, most of his body made it underwater. The little boy’s rear was the only thing sticking out of the water. The summer attire was worn very loosely, and skin was showing. The first wasp hit the mark, and the little boy had no choice but to surface, at which time another mad wasp popped him right on the end of his nose. The little boy let out a squeal and took in a deep breath so he could once again retreat underwater. This time when he surfaced, the wasps were looking for other targets. About this time, Grandma came out and asked what all the commotion was about. Grandpa said, “your grandson just picked a fight with the wasp family that squatted over in that peach tree.” “And you did not think to stop him?” “Everybody around here thinks I am senile and pays little attention to me. And I’m betting no one has to tell him not to mess with a wasp nest again.” “Experience is the best teacher, I always say.” The moral is that the enemy cannot be trusted. Always consider your grandpa’s advice when it comes to battles. And there’s no substitute for experience in decision-making. Author Unknown Stay Safe, and Remember – we do not need all the operators in Texas to be a member of TWUA – JUST YOU ! ! !
Just about then, the little boy let the first rock fly. Luckily, the first rock missed low. The second rock was launched and grazed a small corner of the nest, but it was enough to provoke ten to twelve wasps. From all appearances, these July 2022
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Field News
HOW TO BE A COMPETITIVE EMPLOYER By Stephanie Kanowitz, govloop
At a time when the competition to attract workers is at an alltime high in both the public and private sectors, governments can do two things to make themselves attractive employers: rebrand and embrace technology. A 2021 Glassdoor study found that 86% of human resources (HR) professionals said that recruiting has become akin to marketing, and 68% of millennials said they check an employer’s social media to evaluate their brand. For the public sector, that brand needs to offer a technologically innovative and modern environment, experts said during a GovLoop training Thursday on attracting new hires. The Power of a Brand That’s a challenge “because those aren’t reflexes that governments have and therefore the idea of changing brand proposition and brand is a critical, critical thing for governments to consider in this age of incredibly intense competition for talent,” said Gianluca Cairo, Vice President of Public Sector at Ceridian. But agencies are trying. For instance, Genaro Baez, Director of HR Operations-Talent Acquisition-Learning and Development for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, said two people are assigned to actively manage the county’s social media pages. What’s more, the county incorporated texting capabilities for distributing job openings, and set up a marketing employment branding workgroup that came up with the slogan “Changemakers work here.” “When we’re trying to go to market for that frontline staff and we’re all picking from the same candidate pool as much more name-brand entities than us, we have to show that people do have fun here, people do contribute to a mission,” Baez said. The Allure of Flexibility James Wolff, the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Associate Administrator for Information Management and Chief Information Officer, said he’s got his eye on the expectation of a hybrid work environment, “giving folks the flexibility to do the work that excites them.” Plus, in a hybrid setup, computers and monitors become the interface among coworkers. “Those are intermediaries to the people you work with, and unless those things are modern [and] meet your expectations, then they become detractors,” he said. 8 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org
The Advantage of a Career Path He also touted agency programs that work with minorityserving institutions to bring in science, technology and engineering students as interns, and an Energy Department internship program that has a cybersecurity focus, even getting interns security clearances. More than 70 people participated this year, he said. “How do we get the right people into the organization and how do we build them up to be able to meet our organizational needs over a career, and then how do we keep them there with the right incentive mechanisms?” Wolff said. “We are highly dependent on a highly educated, highly capable workforce and if we don’t do these efforts across the whole spectrum of a career, then our workforce won’t be there in the future.” Michael Littlejohn, Managing Director for Sustainability Solutions at EY, said that his teams have brainstormed with several public-sector clients about similar internship programs, especially after intelligence and national security clients said branding was a major barrier to hiring. In many communities, working in that space has a negative connotation, he added. Baez said he prioritizes hiring from within and is working to make it a legislative mandate that the county hires internally first and then upskills employees to be able to perform in new jobs. “In order for the public sector to be competitive, they need to look at things like peasant cuisine,” he said. “When you look at some of the world’s best cuisines, they’re peasant cuisines, and they utilize from tail to snout. They use every single part of what they’re preparing. Public sector, we have to put an overemphasis on our internal employees. We have to put an overemphasis on diverse, underrepresented groups as a benefit to what we’re trying to do to drive our mission forward, leaving nobody behind.” At the foundation of branding, hiring, and retaining is purpose-built technology, added Cairo. “We anticipate seeing a lot more spend on technology in governments,” he said. “That’s a truly unique opportunity for governments to change their employer brand proposition by changing their processes but also by introducing tools that allow you to attract and retain talent, and then get the data and introduce a process change that’s required for them to truly become an employer of the future.”
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SAM HOUSTON WATER UTILITY ASSOCIATION 71st ANNUAL ALL-DAY CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022 8 am to 5 pm Humble Civic Center 8233 Will Clayton Parkway
TRAINING CREDIT WATER AND WASTEWATER CERTIFICATION 8 Hrs. Credit (TCEQ Designation of Water/Wastewater) APPROVAL PENDING REGISTRATION AND SESSIONS
Registration Time: 7:00 am - Classes start at 8:00 am Morning and Afternoon Sessions: Combined Water and Wastewater Credit Lunch Provided for attendees with wristbands
SESSIONS SCHEDULED: Water Utilities Calculations Water and Wastewater Laboratory (2 hour) Water Reuse—Our Future Chlorine Gas Handling Safety Emergency Stand-by Generators—Operation and Maintenance Water Utilities Safety Understanding State Permit Parameters and Water Quality Standards
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Open 7:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Vendor Prize Drawings and Awards During Lunch.
WRISTBAND REQUIRED FOR LUNCH Costs (For Obtaining Training Hours Credit): Current Sam Houston District Members: Free T.W.U.A. Members: No Charge New Members: $90.00 Visitors Requiring Training Hours: $90 For exhibitor information contact Sarah Guzman at 713-412-8159 or by email at Sguzman@badgermeter.com. Program information contact Ben Connelley at 713-296-9698 or by email at ben.connelley@inframark.com You can obtain further information at the Association’s web site at www.shwua.org or contact one of the Sam Houston Executive Board Directors for additional information.
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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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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.
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Safety News
AS SUMMER CONTINUES AND THE DAYS GET LONGER By Lauren Walker
As summer continues and the days get longer, the dangers of working outside during hot weather also increases. Knowing how to work safely in hot weather can help prevent heat stress injuries and heat stroke. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), heat stroke is the most serious heat-related disorder and occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. The body temperature can rise to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within 10 to 15 minutes and heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided. Other heat-related disorders include heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash. Heat Illness: Symptoms and Prevention Heat-Related Disorders Heat stroke occurs when the body no longer sweats and body temperature reaches dangerous levels. Symptoms of heat stroke include: • • • • • •
Dry, hot reddish skin and lack of sweating High body temperature Strong, rapid pulse Chills Confusion Slurred speech
Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to the loss of water and salt, typically through sweating. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include: • • • • • •
Excessive sweating Weakness or fatigue Dizziness and/or confusion Clammy skin Muscle cramps Flushed complexion
Heat cramps are painful cramps in the body’s muscles due to low salt levels and are typically caused by excessive sweating. Symptoms of heat cramps include: • •
Muscle pain usually in the abdomen, arm, or legs. Muscle spasms usually in the abdomen, arm, or legs.
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Red cluster of pimples or small blisters Usually on the neck and upper chest, groin area, under the breasts, and in elbow creases.
Ten Hot Weather Safety Tips: 1.
Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids; drink about 16 ounces before starting and 5 to 7 ounces every 15 or 20 minutes. 2. Avoid dehydrating liquids. Alcohol, coffee, tea, and caffeinated soft drinks can hurt more than help. 3. Wear protective clothing. Lightweight, lightcolored and loose-fitting clothing helps protect against heat. Change clothing if it gets completely saturated. 4. Pace yourself. Slow down and work at an even pace. Know your own limits and ability to work safely in the heat. 5. Schedule frequent breaks. Take time for rest periods and water breaks in a shaded or air-conditioned area. 6. Use a damp rag. Wipe your face or put it around your neck. 7. Avoid getting sunburn. Use sunscreen and wear a hat if working outside. 8. Be alert to signs of heat-related illness. Know what to look for and check on other workers that might be at high risk. 9. Avoid direct sun. Find shade or block out the sun if possible. 10. Eat smaller meals. Eat fruits high in fiber and natural juice. Avoid high protein foods. * Avoid Beer and other Alcoholic drinks. When exposed to the summer outdoor elements. Alcohol thins the blood and can lead to dehydration, which contributes to heat stroke. Information provided by Blair Arndt, Society Insurance Risk Control
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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
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TCEQ JUNE LICENSES BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER
GROUND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR
BORROWMAN, TROY JOHN BROWN, KEVIN BROWN, MATTHEW J SR BROWN, MITCHELL BUSH, JUSTIN RAE CHICAS, OSCAR MAURICIO CRISS, JASON ALLEN DEFRANCIS, CHRISTOPHER COLE DELUNA, FERNANDO FONSECA, LEONARDO GAMEZ, MIGUEL ANGEL GIBSON, JOHN C GLENN, ROBERT GONZALEZ, EDUARDO ALEJANDRO GRACE, DAVID JOSEPH HINOJOSA, JOSE R HUSSEY, JUSTIN WAYNE KEYES, PHILIP KIEFER, ANDREW KOLB, JAMES H MAIER, WILLARD LOGAN POUNDS, TIMOTHY LEE RAMIREZ, ALEJANDRO RAFAEL RETIZ, CARLOS EDUARDO RICHARDSON, ANNA MARIE MICKEY ROSIER, REX SCOTT, MATTHEW W STIDHEM, STEVEN DEAN TAGLE, BILLY TAYLOR, JOSE TURKNETT, TOBIAS
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CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR BLACK, KOLTON BLANSETT, CAMRYN BURGAN, BILLY J CLOUD, JORDON B DICKERSON, CLINT FRANKE, CALEB WAYNE GARCIA, DULCE GARCIA, MICHAEL KING, MARCIANO D LITTRELL, JOSHUA MONTEZ, JOSE LUIS MORGAN, WAYNE D RIETCHECK, PATRICK RODRIGUEZ, FABIAN RODRIGUEZ, JAMES A SANDERS, JOSHUA SERNA, JESSE SMITH, STEPHEN B STORMS, JAMES HENRY VILLARREAL, LIONEL N ZBLESKI, SHAWN S
CORNELIUS, KYLE S HERNANDEZ, JAVIER J HUYNH, THEODORE REYNOLD ROGERS, THOMAS A STEPHENS, GARY R TRUMBLE, JEFFREY DANIEL CLASS C ARP, BRAEDEN CHRISTOPHER BARHAM, MICHAEL A BENTON, CASEY BOYD, CAMERON BROUSSARD, TERRELL CUELLAR, MICHAEL CUELLAR, ORLANDO DANTON, MATHEW DRAL, PATRICK FISHER, SHANE FRENZEL, CHRIS BRIAN GARCIA, ANTHONY A GARZA, ROBERT GERMANY, BRAD GUERRA, HAILEY BRIANNA LOPEZ, JACOB D LUMPKIN, ROBERT BRYANT NELSON, DALLAS SHANE NICHOLS, RICKY PEREZ, ANTHONY K SALAZAR, ISAAC J SEGAR, KEITH EUGENE STCLAIR, CHRISTOPHER PAUL TRAINER, CHRISTOPHER WHITWORTH, RODNEY G WILLIAMSON, NICHOLAS K SURFACE WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CLASS B CARTER, NIKILIA R DEASON, BRANDON M DUNPHY, ARTHUR L II LEAL, SAUL LOZANO, DAVID L SR OKEEFFE, PATRICK B SAN MIGUEL, ROLANDO JR CLASS C ANCHONDO, AIRIK ANDREW CASTILLO, NELSON E DIAZ, MARIO FREEMAN, PRESTON T JACKSON, BILLY RAY KOENIG, JIMMY
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MEDRANO, CARLOS MORRIS, MICHAEL NELSON, JORDAN PITTS, STEVEN A RALEY, JEREMY BRENT RICO, DAVID RODRIGUEZ, RICHARD STONEROAD, CHANDLER TALBERT, ERIC JAMES TRAHAN, CHRISTOPHER TURNER, EDMUND T VILLARREAL, AARON WEBSTER, ANWAR T WIED, KASEN WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR CLASS B CAFFEY, STEVEN R GARNER, COREY D GLOVER, JACOB ROBERT HALL, LOGAN A ISAAC, ARCHIE STEPHENSON, JACOB C TORRES, GELACIO WALKER, TIMOTHY C CLASS C ASKINS, JASON CAMPOS, OSCAR CANTU, VERONICA GRACE DUNCAN, BRIAN C FRANKLIN, DAVID WADE GARCIA, JULIAN GONZALEZ, CESAR A GUERRERO, JULIAN HARRIS, CODY BLAINE HER, TENG TIMOTHY HESTER, JORDAN DEION HUDSON, ROBERT LINDER, YAMIL LOPEZ, LUIS M MARTINEZ, DAVID G MARTINEZ, RICKY MENDOZA, JUAN M NEAL, MATTHEW TYLER ORAND, AARON PEBSWORTH, JOHN PERALES, BRANDON RAMIREZ, JOE F ROTCHFORD, MATTHEW THOMAS SANDOVAL, ROLANDO SIMS, STEPHEN TYLER SINGLETON, MICHAEL SOLIZ, CENAIDA STRMISKA, BENJAMIN G THOMPSON, CAMDEN THOMPSON, CLINTON DEAN TORRES, JIMMY
VEGA, EDGAR A WILBURN, DILLON WATER OPERATOR CLASS A CAMEL, CURTIS JR EDDY, DENNIS A HILLOCK, JEREMY T HUBBARD, CHRISTOPHER J MARTINEZ, JOSEPH M REEDER, SAMANTHA N REID, ANTHONY I SAENZ, PRIMITIVO SARTEN, DONALD A WILSON, DONALD J WILSON, JAMES B CLASS D ALCALA, ISAAC ALLEN, COLTON ASH, JOHN E BARRETT, TRACY BARRON, RUBY BRAGG, CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES, TUSTIN CORT BRUMBELOW, MICAH J CANTRELL, ALFRED LAYNE CARRAHER, COREY PAUL CHANEY, JOSHUA CHAVEZ, DANIEL CHISENHALL, DAVID LEE CHRISTIAN, DOUGLAS BRIAN CONTRERAS, DAVID COOKE, ALLISON COONS, NICHOLAS ALLEN COWGILL, STACY CRAWFORD, BRANDON LEE CRUZ, DAMIAN RAY DAVIS, DARRELL D DEJESUS, JARED DANIEL DELAFUENTE, BARBARA DIKES, DARYL T DISABATO, ALEXANDER MICHAEL ELY, JAKOB HUNTER ERWIN, BRYAN H PE ESPARZA, JULIAN DUNCAN ESTRACA, JACOB ESTRADA DE LA CRUZ, JOSE FERGUSON, SHANE L FORBES, JADAN TREY FRANKUM, DANIEL L GAMEZ, JUAN ALBERTO GARCES, RUMALDO GARCIA, LEONARD GARZA, RAY LUIS GAYDA, RICHARD GRANT, BRANDON GREEN, JAMES DANIEL GRIMM, JOSHUA EDWARD
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TCEQ JUNE LICENSES GUTIERREZ, JUAN R HALL, JESSE CARL HAYNES, JOSHUA HAYTHE, BRIAN HEJL, ALEX JOSEPH HERNANDEZ, JAMES HERRON, JOE HETTINGER, SARAH HOWELL, COLTON HUTCHINS, CAMERON J JOHNSON, FARREN JONES, ASHALON JOSEPH KARA, MATTHEW KAULFUS, AUSTIN KEITH KELLY, DALTON S KEYLOR, ZACHARY KINCHELOE, KENNETH KLATT, ELIZABETH JO KONCABA, KYLE RYAN LANDEROS, STEVEN LIVELY, CLAUDIUS W MARTIN, JAMES LEE MATHESON, MATTHEW RYAN MAYO, BEAU MCGEE, JANAE V MCLAIN, KENT MORALES, JOSE S MYERS, JEFFREY MYRE, RYAN LEE ROSS NASH, SCOTT ALAN NAVARRETE, RAUL H NEAL, SARAH JO NEPPER, TERRELL OCAMPO, ROBERTO OCHOA, ADAM JOEL ODOM, JARROD OLSZEWSKI, JAMES MICHAEL ORMOND, STEVEN PALOMO, LUIS OCTAVIO PEREZ, JACOB R PINA, CESAR ALAN PRICE, BRAD RITCHIE RAMIREZ, JOSHUA PAUL REED, KYLE RESKO, CHESTON LYNN RITCHEY, ERIC
ROBINSON, JEFFERY DEAN RODRIGUEZ, GERARDO RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, ZACHARY ROMAN SALAS, RAUL SAUCEDO, JOSE ALFONSO SAYLORS, CHAD JANSSEN SCHLINKE, WILLIAM CHARLES SCOTT, ERNEST SCOTT SIMPSON, KEVIN SMITH, DEVIN SHERROD SOLIS, FRANCO EULOGIO SUMMERLOT, DEVIN TANNER, TYLER RYAN TENERY, GARRET THOMAS, ADRIENE LOVE THOMAS, ANDREW TREVINO, JORGE ALBERTO URBINA, JESSIE S JR VELASQUEZ, JOSE LUIS VENKATAREDDY, ANKITHA WALTERSCHEID, JOSHUA BRADLEY WELDON, TRACEY WELLS, ANDREW WELSH, ANDREW WHITSON, JAKE RYAN WOODWARD, JARED JULIUS WOOLVERTON, PHILLIP WRIGHT, HERMAN LEE YEDDO, AUSTIN YOUNG, KRISTOFER ZARETSKIY, STANISLAV WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR COLLECTIONS I BAXENDALE, JUSTIN CANTU, LESLIE DAVIS, ALEXANDER J DEAVERS, COREY SAMUEL DOISE, ALLEN ONEAL ESCOBAR, REYNALDO SR GARZA, JOSEPH SR GONZALEZ, GERMAN HOFFMAN, BEAU JAMES
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MARTINEZ, JACE T MARTINEZ, JASON MELTON, JOSHUA R MOORE, DUNCAN ISTVAN P NEWSOME, GEORGE MICHAEL POWERS, SCOTT SALINAS, LEONEL JR SMILEY, AARON VILLANUEVA, BLANCA VOGT, SHAWN M YBARRA, RENE COLLECTIONS II BOLEN, FORD NATHANIEL CARD, DAVID CRUZ, JUSTIN ELROD, JOSHUA KYLE FIERRO, HERMINIO CARDOSO HALE, DANTE HALL, DAVID E HARRIS, JUSTIN ROBERT HENDERSON, EMMANUEL JAMES, CLINTON RUSSELL JARA, ADEN JOHNSON, NATHAN KYLE LEMMONS, JEFFERSON MANWARREN, AIDEN MCCUTCHEON, JEFFREY
MOREL, SEAN PATRICK PARK, BRIAN A PARRILLA, GIOVANNI J REEVES, BRADY TAYLOR RINCON, JESUS ALEJANDRO RIRIA, JIMMY E SEGURA, JESUS ANTHONY THOMAS, BRAD J VERA, DAVID J WASHBURN, RANDALL WAYNE COLLECTIONS III BURNSIDE, RICHARD T FREEZE, KRISTIAN B GONZALEZ, JAVIER II MARTINEZ, JOSE MANUEL RONQUILLO, GREG III SMITH, MITCHELL R WELBORN, WILLY J WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CLASS A CISNEROS, ROGER F FLORES, CLAIRISSA E HALL, LASHANDRA M
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TCEQ JUNE LICENSES HARALDSEN, ERIK KISNER, SCOTT LYNDON MEHTA, AKASH M MILAM, ERIC R MORA, RUTILIO P JR NEWBERRY, AARON J OVERBY, STEVEN PRITCHETT, BRANDON W ROBINSON, EUGENE S RYAN, MITCHELL T SCOGGINS, MATTHEW L VILLARREAL, MOSES JR WEATHERLY, ERIC C CLASS B ANDERSON, SHAUN CANIZALES, TIMOTHY GARRETTSON, BRANDON D HAYS, VANESSA LUIS, FRANCISCO OROZCO, EDUARDO S PATTON, DEJUAN SMITH, TREVOR WILLIAM THORPE, ROY II WARREN, BENJAMIN M
CLASS C BAKKEN, STUART BILLETT, TIMOTHY CANTY, BOOKER CAVER, TERENCE B COTTON, CHRISTOPHER TYLER GOMEZ, MICHAEL ANGELO GUTIERREZ, CHEYNE JAVIER HENDERSON, TIMOTHY JOHN HERNANDEZ, ERIC JONES, SANTOS RENE KOEHL, KELLI LEIGH LYDAY, BLAKE J MALDONADO, JOSHUA MARTINEZ, JULIAN MEANS, ERNIE W MILNER, TERRELL SCOTT MONROE, EDDIE T MOYER, CURTIS JIMMY PADUANO, ALEX PALOMARES, OSCAR MANUEL PEREZ, ESTEVAN MANUEL PYLE, LARRY M RICKETTS, ALEXANDER DALE RODRIGUEZ, DANIEL RUELAS, ADRIAN SIMS, MICHAEL
TALBERT, ERIC JAMES TREW, PAUL VERNATTER, CHARLIE E WRIGHT, JOSHUA DALE YOUNGBLOOD, DENNIS J CLASS D ADAMS, CHAD JOSEPH ALMARAZ, NATHAN BALLARD, DOLAN WAYNE BLEDSOE, THOMAS JUSTIN BOSZE, AUTUMN M BUSH, MICHAEL SCOTT CALDERAS, NOE CASPER, JOSH CHAPMAN, RYAN GLENN CHAPMON, TYLER CHAVEZ, TOMAS DEMPSEY, LOGAN TIMOTHY DICKEN, BILLY DODD, HUNTER QUINN EASLEY, MICHAEL L GALOFARO, TRAVIS KYLE GARCIA, OMAR GERMAN, BRYAN ADAM GIERMAN, ROBERT CHARLES JR HOSTUTLER, DAVID GLENN
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