July 2024

T exas W ater U tilities

JOURNAL VOLUME 33

JULY 2024

"Proudly Serving Education Excellence since 1918"

NUMBER 7

Texas Water Utilities Association Regional Training – 2024

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2024 DATES

Longview – August 27th – 29th , 2024 Annual School – September 23rd – 26th , 2024 Lubbock – November 4th – 7th , 2024 (To Be Confirmed)

(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) Annual School – The dates for the 106th Annual School are September 23rd – 26th, 2024. Tuesday, September 24th, at 8:00 a.m., all training classes begin. The ability to pre-register for the 106th A.S. will be made available as soon as possible.

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.

Safety News ......................................... 9

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

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

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

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

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President’s Message

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

by Clarence Wittwer

Here we are in June already!

I just attended the Central Texas Regional School in Killeen and as always, I was so proud of the men and women in our organization that make these schools happen and thankful for those that could attend and even more so for those employers that understand the benefit of continuing in-person training events. There is no longer a point in arguing about on-line training, it is here to stay. That said, the most crucial and valuable part of in-person training for our industry is the networking that happens at a live event. It’s here that you make life-long connections, those folks that as you advance in your careers, you can call and see how THEY are doing something or how THEY are handling an issue. Read on and I will give you a great example of how these connections can play a part in your career.

So, as mentioned above June is here and that means that those of us on the Gulf Coast are already a few weeks into the hurricane season, nervously watching the Texas coast. I hope that everyone has made their preparations because we are getting less and less notices on some of these storms. (Speaking of preparations, have you completed your resiliency training?)

I honestly hope that everyone is ready! Many of you have experienced the increase in volatile, out of nowhere storms across Texas recently, not just our colleagues along the coast. Drastic weather changes are becoming more frequent and doing so much damage. I have personally seen storms come out of nowhere, destroy my sheds and then disappear to a sunny day like nothing happened.

These micro-bursts are DEVASTATING, and they are happening across the state. This is not a global warming, climate change or any other kind of political point, only a personally witnessed series of events so don’t @ me!

Response Plan, a TIER program or an entire Emergency Management program based on the NIMS system. At the heart of a good emergency response program is YOU and even more so, the connections that you have made in this industry as you have grown.

Having worked the bulk of my three plus decades along the Texas coast, I have found that the number one, most valuable weapon in my arsenal during a Tropical Storm, Hurricane or even Winter Storm has been the connections that I have made over the years. Often, the most crucial assistance, equipment and supplies I have ever gotten when needed the most was from one of my neighboring directors, supervisors or chief operators.

This was not done through a WebEOC program, through the governor’s office or even FEMA. This happened from simple group texts among local utility professionals set up at the start of a major event. Now, don’t start screaming at me again, I am not downplaying the importance of any of the resources mentioned above. I am just here to tell you that a simple group text shared amongst your colleagues saying, “I really need a bucket truck right now” is a powerful tool. What makes that tool so powerful are the connections that you can make while networking at one of our monthly meetings or other live events. You can get training credits from an online course.

You can use those to renew your license or hopefully, obtain a new or higher license. However, at an in-person event, you can get training hours to re-new your license, obtain a new license AND make valuable connections while networking.

You just are not going to make these connections in the “chat” box of that online course. For those that have leadership that just does not seem to support sending you or your team to an in-person event, share this with them.

So, in closing (I hear those of you cheering right now) attend a monthly District meeting. Attend a Regional School. Attend Annual School. Meet people and make connections. These connections can make a difference in your life and career for YEARS to come!

I know I promised some more about recruitment this month, but I think it appropriate to talk here about the importance of preparedness. Being ready for the worst in your community goes beyond having an Emergency 4 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org

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IF NOT, WHY? Do you know that TWUA members: • Receive a discount (from 10% to 35%) on TWUA training • Receive a subscription to the monthly TWUA Journal • Receive free updates on regulatory and technology changes • Have easy access to industry matter experts, vendors, and product providers • Have the opportunity to apply for scholarship assistance for yourself or your legal tax dependent children

MEMBERSHIP PLANS BEGINNING AT $60/YEAR!!

CONTACT TWUA AT (888) 367-8982 TO SIGN UP. July 2024

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Central Office News

by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director

F

ather, we bow our heads in respect and humbly say thank you, as we acknowledge that you are the creator. We take comfort in knowing that You remain in charge and control of life as we understand it. We need You, and we welcome You in all we do. We come into Your presence seeking Your grace, calm, guidance, and forgiveness. Father, we pray for Your mercy, and we ask that You guide, direct, protect, and bless TWUA and its members. Father, we thank you as we offer praise in the name of Jesus. Amen The drought is still concerning in parts of Texas. Parts of Texas are getting rain, but watersheds remain dry. In West Texas, Lake Spence sits at 14.3 % (- 1.0 %). White River is sitting at 21.8 % (- 2.0 %). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 42.1 % (-1.3 %), and Greenbelt is at 10.3 % (- 1.0 %). If you want a complete look at current lake levels, go to waterdatafortexas.org. The drought has never left for some.

Resiliency Training – (Resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences). https://www.tceq.texas. gov/downloads/licensing/occupational/publications/rg637-resiliency-requirements-for-water-operators-andtraining-providers.pdf The state has added required training to the water operator licensing program beginning April 2024. TWUA is now providing an approved computer-based online version of this required training. An operator can only receive credit for attending this core training ONE TIME! The resiliency training will continue on Thursday from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (offered electronically most weeks). Check the training tab on the TWUA website for more information.

All efforts will be made to provide this online 2-hour training weekly. Demand will drive the offerings.

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(Please make your voice print when you register and verify computer compatibility) For clarification – if you are planning on Renewing, Advancing, or Obtaining a WATER license – you will need to successfully complete an approved 2-hour resiliency training course.

Annual School—The 106th Annual School will be held from September 23rd to 26th, 2024. All training classes (for annual school) will begin on Tuesday, September 24th, at 8:00 a.m. The last board meeting, awards, and reception will be held Monday beginning at 5:30 p.m. TWUA will make the ability to pre-register for the 106th A.S. available as soon as possible. We recognize that you have a choice when it comes to operator training, and we thank you for your support and patronage.

For those seeking Live In-Person Operator Training – Please look at the TWUA Training Calendar (twua. org/training) and take a look at the East Texas Region (Longview) August 27th – 29th, 2024, Annual School (Corpus Christi) – September 23rd – 26th, 2024. West Texas Region (Lubbock) November 4th – 7th 2024.

Lead Inventory – The deadline for your Lead Line Inventory Survey is approaching quickly. You need to be able to document every service line in your distribution system. The date for compliance is October 16, 2024.

Fingerprint - The fingerprinting subscription is TCEQ’s preferred method of receiving criminal history information and will result in a more expeditious review of your application. There is a one-time fee for fingerprinting, but once subscribed you will not need to repay the fee or get fingerprinted again, if you have a current, valid occupational license with TCEQ. Please note that the fingerprinting subscription is agencyspecific; background checks conducted for any other agency or purpose are not accepted, as fingerprint data cannot be shared between State Agencies.

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My understanding is that fingerprinting is NOT Mandatory at this time; however, the one-time fingerprinting process will expedite the application/renewal process.

For more information, follow the link https://www.tceq. texas.gov/licensing/criminal-conviction-notification TWUA will be migrating to a different membership/ online training platform the end of July. Users will not be able to log in and take care of membership or training needs online, but staff will be happy to assist if you call 888-367-8982 or 512-459-3124. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

The Story Goes Something Like This – Not long ago, I had a friend who was a patrol officer for a city department. The area of town he normally patrolled had the only Krispy Kreme doughnut shop in town. They were also known for having great coffee. As a show of gratitude and appreciation the shop would serve free coffee to police and firemen. Needless to say, my friend would swing by there during the shift to check on them, and get his daily dose of caffeine goodness.

was about to talk again.

Well, sir, judging by the way the buttons on your shirt are stretched and the size of your butt, they must have great doughnuts too!”

You could have heard a pin drop. The policeman had just taken a large swig of coffee and couldn’t help but spew it all over the table.

The mother looked as though she was ready to just grab the boy and run out.

The officer, smiling a big smile, finally recovered and said, Now that’s funny, young man, I don’t care who you are.

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So, one morning my friend was in there drinking a cup of dark roast Colombian Supreme and chatting with the manager. Several people came in, and one of them was a lady with a young boy who looked like Dennis the Menace, and this young man kept looking at the officer. The officer politely nodded to the mother and son while raising his cup as if to say “hello,” and that is when the little boy said, “Mom, look, just like you and dad said, if you ever need a Cop, just find a doughnut shop! That is so funny!”

Without missing a beat, the officer said, “Yep! They have great coffee!”

Suddenly, the mom's face showed a concerned or panicked look as the little boy was thinking, and she feared the boy July 2024

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Safety News

NEVER ENTER A TRENCH UNLESS IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSPECTED – OSHA What are the hazards?

The conditions of an excavation can change during the course of work. Even a properly protected excavation or trench can become compromised.

To manage the hazards: Employers can help ensure that excavations are safe to work in by directing a competent person to inspect excavations: 1.

Before construction begins.

2.

Daily before each shift.

3.

As needed throughout the shift.

4.

Following rainstorms or other hazard-increasing events (such as a vehicle or other equipment approaching the edge of an excavation).

Inspections must be conducted by a competent person.

OSHA defines a “competent person” as “one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.”

A "competent person" – 1.

Has training in the use of protective systems.

2.

Is knowledgeable about OSHA requirements.

3.

Has authority to immediately evacuate workers from the excavation and ensure that hazardous conditions are addressed.

Note: Even if all the inspections are conducted, workers

may still be in danger due to changing conditions. Workers must be trained to report changes to the competent person/supervisor. 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) states: “The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.” Training for excavation/trench work must follow the provisions in 1926 Subpart P and its appendices.

What are the hazards?

To prevent injuries during normal entry and exit of a trench or excavation at a job site, employers must provide ladders, stairways, ramps, or other safe means of egress. In some circumstances, when conditions in a trench or excavation become hazardous, survival may depend on how quickly workers can climb out.

To manage the hazards: •

Provide stairways, ladders, ramps, or other safe means of egress in all trenches that are 4 feet deep or more.

•

Position the means of egress within 25 lateral feet of workers.

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Ensure means of entering and exiting the trench is within the protective system.

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Structural ramps that are used for access or egress from excavations must be designed by a competent person.

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When two or more components form a ramp or runway, they must be connected to prevent displacement, and be of uniform thickness. continued to next page...

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Cleats or other means of connecting runway components must be attached in a way that would not cause tripping (e.g., attached to the bottom of the structure).

•

Structural ramps used in place of steps must have a non-slip surface.

•

Use earthen ramps as a means of egress only if a worker can walk them in an upright position, and only if they have been evaluated by a competent person.

Provide protection by one or more of the following: •

Set spoils and equipment at least two feet back from an adequately protected excavation.

•

Use retaining devices, such as a trench box that will extend above the top of the trench to prevent equipment and spoils from falling back into the excavation.

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Where the site does not permit a two-foot setback, spoils may need to be temporarily hauled to another location.

What are the hazards?

Excavated material (spoils) at your site are hazardous if they are set too close to the edge of a trench/excavation.

The weight of the spoils can cause a cave-in, or spoils and equipment can roll back on top of workers, causing serious injuries or death.

To manage the hazards:

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Field News

5 MANAGEMENT MISTAKES TO AVOID Megan Pleasant, Govloop It can be stressful to figure out the do’s and don’ts of a supervisory role in your agency – how do you know if you’re on the right track as you lead your team?

During the latest New Supervisors in Government Community of Practice session, we invited Erin Muru, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Director of Human Resources FDIC, Office of Inspector General, to talk about the top five things you should avoid doing as a government supervisor: 1. Don’t Fail to Define Goals for Your Team o Muru pointed out that all employees show up each day to fulfill a purpose and help meet your agency’s mission, but that’s difficult to do if there are no benchmarks. “When you can contribute to your boss meeting their goals, that’s usually a good day,” she said. Muru also noted that having goals can help when it comes to giving performance appraisals and feedback.

2. Don’t Avoid Giving Feedback o Muru first acknowledged that you won’t always get it right when it comes to feedback, and it’s definitely a skill you must practice. “Give yourself grace and time to figure out what works best for your team,” she said. One of the important things to remember is that feedback doesn’t always have to be negative. “Feedback can let people know that the work July 2024

they’re doing matters.”

3. Don’t Avoid Constructive Conversations/Conflict o Letting things fester can kill team morale. When it comes to getting constructive conversations right, Muru suggested practicing what you need to say with a colleague to get perspective on the effectiveness of your message. A bullet point list has also helped Muru when she has to address conflict to ensure she’s covering what needs to be said.

4. Don’t Avoid Delegating o If you’re taking on all the tasks, you’re telling your organization that there only needs to be one person doing the job, and that’s not the message you want to send, Muru explained. “You need to delegate to not only develop your employees and help them learn, but also let them know what to do if you’re out of the office. Taking on everything yourself is not sustainable.”

5. Don’t Forget to Be an Active Listener o Muru recommended getting in the trenches with your team to show your support. “It’s important to be online and right there when they need you,” she said. “Showing that support and cheering them on has paid me big dividends over the years.”

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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 renewing receiving an license and were impacted by this license of and were or impacted byoccupational this outbreak.

With the onset of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the Governor’s Proclamation of a state of

outbreak.

In the interest of safety, paper exams have been cancelled through

2020. However,

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

For other questions or concerns, please email

licenses@tceq.texas.gov.

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

ONLINE CLASS DATES

TWUA LIVE, INSTRUCTOR LED - COMPUTER BASED TRAINING

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

REGIONAL SCHOOL DATES

TWUA IN PERSON TRAINING

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

TRAINING CALENDAR

ALL TWUA SCHEDULED TRAINING

https://tmts.twua.org/calendar

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Important Information for 2024 Scholarship Seekers Good day, the VM Ehlers representatives want to remind you of the deadline for scholarship applications for the 2024/2025 academic year. Also, I have attached a copy of the latest (2024) application. Please use the revised application if you intend to apply for 2024/2025 funding.

If you are a current scholarship (2023/2024) recipient and you wish to apply for scholarship funding for the 2024/2025 academic year. You can send your 2023 transcript along with your 2024/2025 application, this will provide the information needed for your Spring 2024 funding and for your new application. The second half of your scholarship award will then be sent to you.

If you are a current scholarship (2023/2024) recipient and you do not intend to apply for the 2024/2025 academic year you must send your Fall 2023 transcript to receive the second half of your scholarship. We must receive the transcript before May 15, 2024.

were awarded to member applicants and applicants sponsored by members who are actively participating in TWUA events.

Applicants will be awarded one point for each district meeting the member attended during the previous five years, and 15 points will be added for each year a member has served as an officer in a district, regional, or state organization. Previously, the average score on an application was 35 points, the 2023/2024 average score increased to 55 points. Nine applicants received an additional $1,000 with their scholarship award. To receive these bonus points, applicants must attach a copy of their member’s TCEQ training record of meetings or have their district, regional, or state secretary provide a letter attesting attendance or verifying service as an officer during the last five years.

2023/2024 was the Foundations most successful year ever. The Endowment Representatives and Board are confident that the changes made improved the scholarship application process and the applicants’ experience.

The deadline for submitting applications for the 2024/2025 academic year is January 15, 2024. It is important for the applicants to get their information submitted on time. This will be even more important to those who are in high school.

Best advice: don’t wait until after the Christmas/New Year’s holidays to apply for a “State of Texas Academic Achievement Record.” Instead, it is recommended you request your records before December as early in the fall as possible. We have spoken with counselors and administrators at several school districts, and they indicate it is possible to get your records before the January 15 deadline, but they stressed that requests must be made early. Check with your high school counselor for advice on your specific situation.

If you need additional information, feel free to contact any board members for assistance. They can be reached at:

Please don’t forget the foundation’s revised method of evaluating the applications. Applications were previously assessed and awarded points for the number of years the applicant or sponsor of the applicant has been a member of TWUA, their major course of study, the applicant’s plans after completing their degree, household income, academic record, and extracurricular activities. After January 2023, extra (bonus) points

Good Luck in your future endeavors and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Jim Siddall

1jsiddall1@att.net

Norma Clark

n.clark@twua.org

(469)371-8487

Russell Hamilton r.hamilton@twua.org George Glispin

gglispin@fordmeterbox.com

Lynn Short

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68THAnnual East Texas Regional School Classes Start August 27th thru 29th, 2024 Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview, Texas 75604 WATER

Basic Water Ground Water Production Water Distribution

COURSE OFFERINGS WASTEWATER

Water and Wastewater

Basic Wastewater Water Utilities Safety Wastewater Treatment Water Utilities Management Wastewater Collection Water Utilities Calculations Instructional Design & Evaluation-Instructor Part 2

40 Hour course that starts at 8:30 AM on August 26th to 30th 5:00 PM Requires Pre-Registration Member $775 Non-Member $875

Pre-registration check-in and On-Site Registration will be from 7:30 – 9:00 AM, August 27th Classes start at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 27th.

Final classroom locations will be available at the registration table THERE WILL BE NO TESTING AT THE REGIONAL SCHOOL

HOTEL INFORMATION

Holiday Inn – 300 Tuttle Circle, Longview, TX 75605 Phone: 903-663-6464 $95.00+tax for King / Double Rooms Breakfast Included (Cutoff Date August 12, 2024) Specify TWUA East Texas Regional Water School Reservation Link: https://us01.l.antigena.com/l/y9kxo7pmRNxDh_ity7tSp6RL9EV~ciCR8BzbNKRm4MHl-

tUrm6PqBqAqTwhqS~ZeiHP5XcBESMhGbBeyubzu1ExQlafaegvIwHs1zXsIjnsGzBoyA9MUvN6sCgqkrOcBoW8yzYyGqmd8XLvwF~iV7uPAk9qkj_OlX9HcOmuCtrPLlYYCDAMHp1qgapelG4aWI_yLoKjyOgayPppk3kf1eA4zcW_uLr-9hpQ3Nt-qkx8GVAi3NjOHHmJTEcwwS1AT8K~vzcP3CA

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration fees include lunch on August 27th and 28th. Extra lunch tickets may be purchased for $15 Join TWUA and save $$$. You will also receive all the benefits of being a TWUA member.

PRE-REGISTRATION (DEADLINE 8/16/2024) TWUA Members Only Non-Members

On-Site Registration

$300.00 $400.00

$360.00 $460.00

Pre-registration check-in and On-Site Registration will be from 7:30 – 9:00 AM, August 29th

STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM

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

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, August 16th, 2024

For Pre-Registration: mail, call or fax the completed form with credit card information, check or money order payable to T.W.U.A. / 210 E. Highway 79, Suite 101 / Hutto, TX 78634 www.twua.org Credit card payments may be mailed, called (888-367-8982) or faxed (512-459-7124) to T.W.U.A. PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 1508 WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE SEPT. 1, 2017, THIS NOTICE SHALL SERVE TO INFORM THAT SPECIFIC CRIMINAL HISTORY COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT AND AFFECT A PERSON’S ABILITY TO RECEIVE A TCEQ ISSUED OPERATOR’S LICENSE. PARTICIPATING IN ANY TWUA AFFILIATED OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE(S) DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR IN ANY WAY IMPLY YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO TEST OR RECEIVE A STATE ISSUED OPERATOR’S LICENSE.

On-Site Registration - have the form completed with a check, cash, or money order payable to ETRS Name:

SS# or License # :

Course Selection:

E-mail:

Representing:

Day Phone:

Address:

City:

Fax: State:

Zip:

T.W.U.A. District/Chapter (If Member): Credit Card: Card Number: Signature: July 2024

Master Card or Visa (circle one) CVV# Expires On:

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TCEQ JUNE LICENSES BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER

CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR

ABALOS, CHRISTIAN ADAM

BAILEY, MICHAEL

ALLSBROOKS, KRISTOPHER M

BOSWELL, RANDELL A

ARCEO, ANGUEL ANTHONY

BOYKIN, VICKIE

BALZA, JOSE

BURLESON, KIMBERLY ANN

BARKER, PAUL

DAVIS, KENNETH FRANKLIN

CROWTHER, JAMES WILLIAM

DEROZIER, SETH

DOIG, TRAVIS

GREEN, ZACHARY B

FAVORITE, JOSEF

HALL, MEARIK GRANT

FOSSAND, LYNNETTE

HOFFMAN, JEROME ALAN

FRANKE, CALEB WAYNE

JAIMES, LEONEL

GARCIA, EFREN HENRY

KENNERLY, CURRY

GARCIA, RAUL

LANDRUM, JONAH CHRISTIAN

GOMEZ, CARLOS DAVID

MAGUIRE, BRADLEY M

HAYNES, KEVIN LEE

MAZUREK, CODY GLEN

KIAN, WALTER CALEB

MOLINA, JESUS ANTONIO

KING, DARRELL I

NITSCH, GARRETT M

LANDAVERDE, CARLOS I

QUINTANA, RYAN

LOPEZ, CARLOS R

ROBERTS, STEVEN C

LOPEZ, TRISTEN L

ROCKAFELLOW, TRISTEN

MALDONADO, RENIER

RODRIGUEZ, RAUL

MARTINEZ, FABIAN

RUTKOWSKI, SHAUN

MARTINEZ, RICHARD LOPEZ

STARR, DUSTIN R

MCCARTHER, ERIC JON

VANPELT, MARK GEORGE

MEDLEY, MICHAEL MORGAN, RUBEN JOSEPH NUTALL, JOSH XAVIER OCONNOR, DAVID A OLIVAS, SEBASTIAN ORTEGA, OSCAR OSWALD, ELLEN RENEE POLLOCK, JAMES RASPALDO, SIMEON ALEXANDRE RESKO, CHESTON LYNN RIOS, NICHOLAS RUIZ, RICARDO SEGOVIA, FRANKLIN J SHELTON, BRAD TAYLOR, CHRISTOPHER C VARGAS, JOSEPH VARGO, JASSEN WHITE, AUSTIN KYLE WIDDERS, STEVEN GARRET

GROUND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CLASS B SALDANA, JEREMIAH R

GENGO, KRISTOPHER SHANE

SALGE, RICHARD

GILBY, CHRISTIAN

SOTO CONTRERAS, LUIS ENRIQUE

GONZALEZ, ABRAHAM

TAGLE, ANTHONY ENRIQUE

HORTON, WILLIAM A

TALLANT, JOSHUA NICHOLAS

JAMES, TILDEN KELLY

TAYLOR, JASON MICHAEL

LAMEY, TODD

TOWNLEY, BRODY

LUNA, MANUEL JR MANN, JONATHAN MERCER, RYAN MATTHEW MOBLEY, ZACHARIAH WAYNE MONTALBANO, WENDY ANN MOSS, JACKSON TAYLOR PORRAS, RODOLFO THOMPSON, JAMES WESLEY TREVINO, JACOB UBNOSKYE, MATTHEW WIGLEY, MATTHEW B WOODS, JOSHUA R SURFACE WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

ALMANZAR, LEOPOLDO PAUL ANGEL, DANIEL JOSEPH BARRETT, TRAVIS M CANTRELL, ALFRED LAYNE CISNEROS, LEONARD I DELONG, LINDSEY

GARCIA, JOEL A LANCASTER, KEVIN D MELGAR, KARBERT R CLASS C BURTS, JAMES ETHAN COPE, DANIEL DOBRETZ, JEFFERY GONZALES, SYLVESTER V GUILLEN, PEDRO

BAUGH, FREDRICK C

GULLEY, PAUL

COOK, CATHERINE M

HALL, NICKALOUS

GARCIA, ELIJAH J

HATAWAY, JOSHUA JAMES

NELSON, JORDAN

HOLLEY, TAMMY NANNETTE

PELTONEN, REBECCA PAIGE WOLFE

JOHNSON, RILEY

PULLEN, MIKE D

JONES, BRIAN JOE

STUTSMAN, MATTHEW C

LAMM, JARED

VAZQUEZ, NERIDELLIANE

MARTINEZ, JACE T

WETZEL, STEVEN E

MORELAND, DOMINIQUE L MORENO, ANGEL

CLASS C

WILLIS, CHARLES H CLASS C

CLASS B

FAIRBANKS, KYLER PATRICK CLASS B

SAUCEDA, RICARDO P II WELBORN, RYAN A

WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR

OCEGUERA, ELEAZAR OLASCOAGA, HUMBERTO

BLOCK, AARON

RANGEL, ANTONIO JR

BRITTON, HURCHEL ALAN

SALAZAR, VICTOR MAXIMILIANO

CRANE, MICHAEL LYNN

SCHMIDT, NEIL HENRY

HAMNER, BRADLEY G

SIMPSON, KEVIN

HULIN, CRYSTAL

TIJERINA, ALEXANDER PETER

IRWIN, FORREST SHAWN

WILLIAMS, AUSTIN JEAN

LOGAN, NORMAN BRETT

WILSON, JUSTIN HEATH

MOISE, MARK JAMES MOSS, TERRANCE DEON

GALVAN, ARMANDO

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TCEQ JUNE LICENSES WATER OPERATOR CLASS A

EVANS, EMILY JANE

PENICK, NICHOLAS

FLY, CHRISTOPHER

FLOWERS, SAMUEL

PIGRUM, HARVEY LEE

GARZA, AARON

GAYTAN, ARNOLD

QUISENBERRY, JUSTIN LEE

GONZALEZ, VICTOR NAZARIO

GONZALEZ, VICTOR NAZARIO

RIMER, CHRISTOPHER

MATA, JOERDAN

BLAYLOCK, MARQUI D

GUERRA, LONNIE JOE

ROBERTSON, JAY RANDAL

MIRANDA, GONZALO DAVID

BOATRIGHT, CODY S

HALL, JODIE LYNN

RODRIGUEZ, AUGUST MARIANO

MITCHELL, KLINTON EARL

CAFFEY, STEVEN R

HERNANDEZ, MICHAEL PAUL

RODRIGUEZ, FRANCISCO

MONROE, COLBY DILLON

CURTIS, ANTHONY W

HERNANDEZ, MIGUEL

ROJAS, JUAN ANTONIO

RODRIGUEZ, ETHAN ADRIANE

DAFFERN, JAMES T

HIBDON, ETHAN GLEN

RYAN, SEAN MICHAEL

RODRIGUEZ, JACOB WALTER

GARCIA, EDILBERTO

HUBBARD, ALEXANDER T

SABRSULA, MURRAY

RODRIGUEZ, MICHAEL

GIBSON, JIMMY D

ISBELL, JEREMIAH TIMOTHY

SANCHEZ, ANDRE DOMIZZI

SCOTT, MATTHEW ALLEN

HERNANDEZ, LAZARO R

ISBELL, SARAH TERESA

SANCHEZ, MICHEAL

SPARKS, ZECHARIAH WILLIAM LEE

INMAN, JOSHUA J

JACKERT, THOMAS H

SANTILLAN, JUAN

TAMEZ, ERIC STEPHEN

MORA, RUTILIO P JR

JAMES, MACIE

SANTILLANA, FREDDY WILLIAM

TAPLEY, RICHARD

ROGERS, SCOTT E

JIMENEZ, DAVID AARON

SAYERS, JOEL

WADE, JOHNATHAN

WOLFCHIEF, ZACHARY M

JIMENEZ-VARGAS, JOSE

SHINN, BROOKE NICOLE

WALTERS, CLINT

JONES, COLTON LEE

SMITH, GARRETT DAVID

KYLE, BRITTANY RAYE

SOSEBEE, TYLER D

LAPERNA, SARAH

SPARROW, DURELL EDWARD

AGIRRE, EDUARD LOUIS

LARA, MICHAEL E

SPEARS, STAGE

AGESEN, LUCAS W

AGUINALDO, LOGAN XAVIER

LAUGHLIN, RICHARD LEE

STEWARD, CAMERON B

ANDREW, ETHAN

ALBRACHT, TANNER

LEWIS, ZACHARY

THRESS, KEVIN

CARTER, DARRIN

ALDAPA, MARK FITZGERALD

LINDEMANN, JOSHUA

URTEAGA, KRYSTAL MARIE

HATAWAY, JOSHUA JAMES

APPLEGATE, NATHAN CLAY

LOFSTROM, DUSTIN ALEXANDER

URTES, MARVIN

HAYES, JAMES

AREVALO, MAURICIO

LOPEZ, CHRISTIAN OMAR

UZCATEGUI, GERMAN

HERNANDEZ, DANIEL

ASHY, ADAM A

CLASS D

COLLECTIONS II

LOZA, WILLIAM WAYNE

VANVLECK, PETER ALAXANDER

OCEGUERA, ELEAZAR

BANTUM, LAURENCE WINSTON

MARTINEZ, ALEX

VILLAGOMEZ, ANTONIO

SPITZER, JOSHUA

BARRON, ORLANDO

MARTINEZ, VALENTIN

WASHINGTON, KIRK

BARTON, ZANE

MATA, DANIEL

WELCH, NICHOLAS

BLACK, MATTHEW

MAXEY, JOSHUA RYAN

WELLER, DAVID EUGENE

BOGUE, JEREMY

MEDINA, JORGE ARMANDO

WILLIAMS, PAYTON GAGE

CASAREZ, JOHN D JR

BOLES, ELLIOTT SHERROD

MEDRANO, JULIO CESAR

YBARRA, JOE

FRANKLIN, DAVID WADE

CAIN, JOHN TRAVIS

MEGOULLOA, RICHARD A

YEAGER, DANIEL ALBERT

GARNER, COREY D

CARPENTIERE, KEVIN

MENDEZ, ALDO

YOUNG, BOBBY DUANE

MORGAN, WAYNE D

CASTILLO, ISAI

MILLER, KALETON GENE

CERDA, CANDELARIO

MIRELES, MILES

CLARK, JAMES CHRISTOPHER

MOFFIT, DANIEL JOSEPH

COOPER, HUNTER DAVID

MONTGOMERY, JEFFREY

COUTTS, SCOTT

MUNOZ, CASSANDRA

CROSSLEY, ANTONIO

NEHILA, SEAN FITZMAURICE

CRUZ, RONNIE

OLIVAS, MANUEL

DE JESUS SANTOS, ILMA

OLVERA, ENRIQUE OSVALDO

DELACRUZ, DAMIAN

ONEAL, RANDY

DENTLER, RONALD CLYDE

ORRANTIA, SEBASTIAN GUSTAVO

ENGLAND, CORBIN

PADILLA, VERONICA

July 2024

COLLECTIONS III

RUIZ, ANTONIO WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR COLLECTIONS I

SMITH, GORDON W WHITE, JUSTIN WILLIAMS, DEMOND T WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

AKINS, PAIGE ARANDA, MICHAEL BURRIS, JAMES

CLASS A

CONNER, CURTIS BRIAN DUNCAN, CHRIS

DRAKE, ROBERT LEE

FISHER, NOAH

HENRY, JOHN W

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TCEQ JUNE LICENSES HERRERA, VILIJA

BROWN, ERIC J

DELONG, RILEY JOSIAH

RUBAINE, JNIQUA ALICIA

JACKSON, DONALD F III

CLARK, JIM BOB

FONTAINE, SEBASTIEN

SCHNECK, ANDREW CECIL

LONG, MARK L

DEL ANGEL, MELISSA

FOWLER, JOEL

SERVIN, PRICILLA

LUCERO, JASON S

FISH, BRETT JAYMES

GAINES, KALYHL TYREEK

SKINNER, JIM

SILCO, STEVEN J

FRANCO, JEFFREY

GRAEF, BROC

SMITH, LAWRENCE C

ISOM, DALLAS

GREENAWALT, JEREMIAH SCOTLAN

SPRINGER, AUSTIN CHRISTOPHER

JONES, CHRISTOPHER LEROY

HENNIGAN, KEITH

STEWART, GILBERT

KOLODJAY, NATHANIAL LEVI

JACKSON, MARCUS

YOWMAN, CHAKYNA

ATKINSON, CHARLES M

MEDINA, MANUEL

LAWLER, JAMIE

BIENVENUE, PAUL E

ROCHA, WILFREDO ANTONIO

MARQUEZ, GLORIA

BRYAN, JORDAN L

RODRIGUEZ, DANIEL ALBERTO

MITCHAM, KOLTON HATTEN

BURT, ASHLEY B

SPITZER, JOSHUA

MOORE, DUSTIN J

CASTRO, EMILIO

STEWART, WILLIAM A JR

MOYEDA, IRLEAN

FLORES, JESSE

THOMPSON, WILLIEM BLAYKE

OBREGON, JACOB DEAN

GRUDZIESKI, WAYNE MARTIN

TREVINO, BRANDON

OWENS, KYLE

HARDEN, JESSICA E

WARREN, BOBBY JOE

PACHECO, DANIEL

HILL, BRANDON M

WILLIAMS, JARVIS A

PATTERSON, DEVIN WAYNE

CLASS B

PULIS, KIEFER LYNN

HURLBERT, MICHAEL H JACKSON, HERBERT M

CLASS D

RAMIREZ, SEBESTAIN RICHARD REGALADO, ISMAEL

JACKSON, MONDRE L MANLEY, CODY LAWRENCE

BALES, STEPHEN

REYES, JAVIER ANTONIO

MARTINEZ, ROBERTO

BODY, TAJ

RODRIGUEZ, JEREMIAH

RAYFORD, CLASSIC JAMES

BROCK, BRANDON D

REYES, SERGIO L

BURGE, SETH

REYNA, ROBERTA

CAIN, JOHN TRAVIS

TURNER, ARCHIE D

CANALES, AARON

VALLE, CODY RAY

CARR, STEPHEN PEDERSON

WIREMAN, JAMES V

CASH, HUGH CASTILLO, ADRIAN

CLASS C

CASTILLO, ALBERTO CASTILLO, MARCOS C

BERGFELD, GEORGE K JR

CLAY, KASI L

BRAKEFIELD, MICHAEL

COLLINS, MELVIN

BRAVO, JOHNNY

CUEVAS, ALBERT

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