July 2025 TWUA Journal

Texas Water Utilities Association Regional Training – 2025

2025 REGIONAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE

DATES

August 19th - 21st 2025, East Texas Region - Longview

November 4th – 6th 2025, West Texas Region – Lubbock

(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 107th Annual School are September 9th – 11th, 2025. Tuesday, September 9th, at 8:00 a.m., all training classes begin. The ability to pre-register for the 107th A.S. will be made available as soon as possible.

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL

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

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

$125.00 per year outside the USA. Periodicals Postage Paid In Hutto, Tx. And Additional Mailing Offices.

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

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

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

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

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:

Clarence Wittwer – Chair of Management

Vicente Carrizales – President

David Hinshaw – President-Elect

Bill Brown – Vice President

Jim Siddall - Past President

Mike Norris – Past President

Ric O’Conner – Vendor Rep. Ex Officio

Russell Hamilton – Executive Director

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Vicente Carrizales

Greetings everyone,

Please join me and TWUA in praying for those affected by the flooding. Our hearts, prayers, and support go out to the families, friends, and loved ones dealing with the flood's impact. Thank you to the first responders and everyone working tirelessly to provide aid, comfort, and closure. May God bless and strengthen you and all those impacted. Texas is a strong and proud state, and with God’s favor, we will endure.

I want to take this opportunity to share information from the recent Mid-Year Board Meeting and the Management Committee. This was a productive time, and the “to-do” is not extensive.

First, continue to provide operator training that TWUA takes pride in. This includes surveying and gathering feedback from those who depend on TWUA for operator training, as well as newcomers to the industry. What is working well, what needs improvement, and what additional training would be helpful and appreciated?

The conversations transitioned to electronic training versus in-person classroom training. Which delivery method do you prefer, and which does your employer support? In other words, can you travel to a regional event, or does your training come via some electronic method?

The Journal was discussed, and according to statistics, the number of people reading and accessing it continues

to decline. A few years ago, the costs of producing a hard copy magazine became too high, so the journal was moved online via the TWUA website. On average, there are about 600 contacts per month, with an average reading time of six minutes. Costs still exist for compiling articles, training opportunities, and advertisements, totaling just over $2,000 each month. The management committee requested that the same information be shared through a monthly newsletter sent as an email blast. This newsletter is scheduled to start after September and the Annual School. The remaining regional event after the Annual School is in West Texas or Lubbock, and it takes place in November. January 2026 might be the best target date for this change. Please let the management committee or me know if or how this change will affect you.

Central Office will continue evaluating and making suggestions for cost savings and efficiency.

It was very rewarding and satisfying to observe the Ehlers scholarship process. The endowments, regions, and fund investments work together to provide scholarships to deserving students. If you would like more information about Ehlers, contact Jim Siddall, George Glispin, or the TWUA Central Office.

The Regional discussion centered on making live classroomstyle training events more appealing. Participation – what drives your choices for those requiring operator training? When was the last time you attended and participated in a TWUA Monthly District Meeting?

Don’t forget to introduce yourself if I see you at a TWUA function.

Thank you, Vicente

by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director

Father, we acknowledge you and bow our heads in respect as we humbly say thank You, and proclaim that You are the creator. We take comfort in knowing that You remain in charge and in 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, thank you as we offer praise in the name of Jesus. Amen

The drought remains a concern in parts of Texas. Parts of Texas are getting rain, but some watersheds remain dry. In West Texas, Lake Spence sits at 15.3 % (+ 0.1 %). White River is sitting at 39.4 % (+ 7.7 %). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 46.1 % (+2.8 %), and Greenbelt is at 10.1% ( + 0.1 %). If you want a complete look at current lake levels, go to waterdatafortexas.org. The drought has never left for some.

What a 4th of July weekend for Texas, especially the Hill Country. 11+ inches of rain fell in a very short time, causing the Guadalupe River to rise over 26 feet. Some reports indicated a stormwater surge flooding at 29 feet. Please join TWUA and Texas as we lift up those devastated by these floodwaters. We pray for God's grace and strength for all affected. God, we ask that You protect emergency responders and cover the impacted families with Your strength and mercy. Amen.

For those who prefer in-person training, our next TWUA regional event is August 19th in Longview. Come join Mike Norris and the other like-minded individuals in Longview

Waco is the host site for the upcoming Annual School, which will take place from September 9 to 11.

Resiliency – Starting in July 2025, TWUA will offer this training module every other week. There are a total of six resiliency modules. The overview we currently provide is one.

The remaining five modules will be available soon and will help fulfill TCEQ requirements. To simplify, one of the other five modules must be completed for each license renewal. The modules can only be used once per license renewal cycle. If you take more than one module in a 3-year license cycle, you will still need two hours of something like NIMS training during each license renewal cycle.

While TWUA has the five additional modules, we are strongly considering releasing one additional Resiliency module every 3 years. For more information, check this link - https://www. tceq.texas.gov/downloads/licensing/occupational/publications/rg-637-resiliency-guidance.pdf

107th Annual School – will transpire in Waco, September 9th – 11th, 2025. As the Central Office finalizes the events, watch TWUA.org for the release of the final details. Monday will be set-up day for staff, and the Last Board Meeting and Opening Session will be on Monday, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All training sessions will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday and run until noon on Thursday.

The Story Goes Something Like This

The story begins in a room with four candles burning. A father struggling to provide for his family overhears a discussion among the four candles.

The first candle said, “I am Peace, but these current challenges that people face, it seems like the world doesn't want me or the principles I represent. Therefore, I will extinguish my flame.” The room became a little darker.

The second candle said, “I am Trust, and today there are lies, deceit, and evil everywhere, and just like peace, it seems the world doesn’t value me or the principles I represent. Therefore, I will extinguish my flame.” The room became a little darker.

The third candle said, “I am Love. I have the ability to keep burning, but it seems everyone is busy and has no time or need for me. People are forgetting to love their families, neighbors,

loved ones, and even their most cherished possessions. I cannot bear to witness this. Therefore, I will extinguish my flame as well.” The room was becoming even darker.

Just then, the innocent four-year-old son entered the room searching for his dad.

Dad, this room is becoming so dark. “Why did those candles not burn till the end?”

The fourth candle said, “If I may, do not be sad, or allow fear and despair to consume you, for I represent Hope, and as long as there is even the slightest flicker in me, you can light the rest of the candles again.”

Hearing this, the young boy’s eyes sparkled as he and his father

Author unknown

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

News LINK TO EXHIBITOR INFO: https://twua.org/page/Exhibitors LINK TO STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR ANNUAL SCHOOL:

Find a way to keep your Hope candle lit. As long as it keeps burning, you can light all the other candles.

https://twua.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1949215&group= LINK TO GENERAL INFO ON ANNUAL SCHOOL: https://twua.org/page/AnnualSchool LINK TO MID-YEAR/REGIONAL CONFERENCE PAGE: https://twua.org/page/RegionalConference

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT

The OSHA standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.147, addresses the practices and procedures necessary to disable machinery or equipment, thereby preventing the release of hazardous energy while employees perform servicing and maintenance activities. The standard outlines measures for controlling hazardous energies — electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other energy sources.

In addition, 29 CFR 1910.333 sets forth requirements to protect employees working on electric circuits and equipment. This section requires workers to use safe work practices, including lockout and tagging procedures. These provisions apply when employees are exposed to electrical hazards while working on, near, or with conductors or systems that use electric energy.

Why is controlling hazardous energy sources important?

Employees servicing or maintaining machines or equipment may be exposed to serious physical harm or death if hazardous energy is not properly controlled. Craft workers, machine operators and laborers are among the three million workers who service equipment and face the greatest risk. Compliance with the lockout/tagout standard prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year. Workers injured on the job from exposure to hazardous energy lose an average of 24 workdays for recuperation.

How can employers protect workers?

The lockout/tagout standard establishes the employer’s responsibility to protect employees from hazardous energy sources on machines and equipment during service and maintenance. The standard gives each employer the flexibility to develop an energy control program suited to the needs of the particular workplace and the types of machines and equipment being maintained or serviced. This is generally done by affixing the appropriate lockout or tagout devices to energy-isolating devices and by de-energizing machines and equipment. The standard outlines the steps required to do this. Additionally, 29 CFR 1910.147 App A, may be used as a guide by the employer in order to develop the minimum requirements necessary, in which to develop procedures specific to the standard.

What do workers need to know?

Workers need to be trained to ensure that they know, understand and follow the applicable provisions of the hazardous energy control procedures. The training must cover at least three areas: aspects of the employer’s energy control program; elements of the energy control procedure relevant to the employee’s duties or assignment; and the various requirements of the OSHA standards related to lockout/tagout.

What must employers do to protect workers?

The standards establish requirements that employers must follow when workers are exposed to hazardous energy while servicing and maintaining equipment and machinery. Some of the most critical requirements from these standards include the following:

• Develop, implement, and enforce an energy control program.

• Use lockout devices for equipment that can be locked out. Tagout devices may be used in place of lockout devices only if the tagout program FactSheet provides worker protection equivalent to that provided through a lockout program.

• Ensure that new or overhauled equipment is capable of being locked out.

• Develop, implement, and enforce an effective tagout program if machines or equipment are not capable of being locked out.

• Develop, document, implement, and enforce energy control procedures. [See the note to 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) for an exception to the documentation requirements.]

• Use only lockout/tagout devices authorized for the particular equipment or machinery and ensure that they are durable, standardized, and substantial.

• Ensure that lockout/tagout devices identify the individual users.

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• Establish a policy that permits only the worker who applied the lockout/tagout device to remove it. [See 29 CFR 1910.147(e)(3) for an exception.]

• Inspect energy control procedures at least annually.

• Provide effective training as mandated for all workers covered by the standard.

• Comply with the additional energy control provisions in OSHA standards when machines or equipment must be tested or repositioned, when outside contractors work at the site, in group lockout situations, and during shift or personnel changes.

Workers’ Rights

Workers have the right to:

• Working conditions that do not pose a risk of serious harm.

• Receive information and training (in a language and vocabulary the worker understands) about workplace

hazards, methods to prevent them, and the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace.

• Review records of work-related injuries and illnesses.

• File a complaint asking OSHA to inspect their workplace if they believe there is a serious hazard or that their employer is not following OSHA’s rules. OSHA will keep all identities confidential.

• Exercise their rights under the law without retaliation, including reporting an injury or raising health and safety concerns with their employer or OSHA. If workers have been retaliated against for using their rights, they must file a complaint with OSHA as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days.

For additional information, see OSHA’s Workers page (www.osha.gov/workers).

NEW APPROACHES FOR TIME MANAGEMENT

By Megan Pleasant, GovLoop

We’ve never been more distracted. Incessant notifications, emails, calls, pings, deadlines, meetings, and competing priorities make staying focused nearly impossible. Yet, as a supervisor, it’s crucial to manage these distractions while meeting team objectives.

The key is to master time management. Much like our learning styles, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing our workloads and calendars.

During the recent Supervisors Community of Practice, Mindy Covington, ACC, Mindset Coach, offered tips for finding a time management approach that suits your needs. Below are a few key takeaways from that session and the complete on-demand session.

1. How has time management changed in a world of constant connectivity? Mindy said there’s an expectation that people are “always on” and should be ready to respond. This expectation can have a profound psychological impact, leading to decision fatigue and burnout.

2. How can you find an approach to time management that fits you? “Finding the right time management approach is highly personal, because what works for some doesn’t work for everyone,” said Mindy. A few approaches she mentioned included digital minimalism, or intentionally scheduling periods of being offline to create boundaries, using attention management to learn how to shift your focus and even the Pomodoro method, an app that helps set a timer for productivity.

3. What are some common time management mistakes to avoid? Mindy mentioned not being too rigid in your methods, as “if you create a system that is ‘too perfect,’ it won’t be practical,” she said. “You need to be flexible, and it’s ok to tweak your method to be right for you.” Another mistake? Creating a system that’s so elaborate, you take more time working it than doing your actual work. “Make sure you periodically take a step back and evaluate what’s working and what’s not.

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Texas Water Operators and Citizens Narrowly Avoided a Major Setback

During the most recent Texas legislative session, a significant threat to public health and safety was narrowly avoided. Senate Bill 2702 and its companion, House Bill 4293, proposed allowing individuals licensed or certified by other national training and industry-recognized professional organizations in the U.S. to perform critical backflow prevention tasks in Texas - such as installation, maintenance, and testing of backflow prevention assemblies - without meeting existing TCEQ-specific licensing requirements.

Let that sink in.

Had this legislation passed, it would have created a loophole allowing out-of-state contractors to operate legally in Texas without being required to comprehend or demonstrate proficiency in Texas laws, regulations, or standards related to backflow and cross-connection control. This would have undermined the safety measures that protect Texas's public water supply.

Incorporated Texas public water systems are mandated to adopt local building codes and plumbing ordinances, but they also have the authority to strengthen these codes beyond the state's baseline standards. However, they cannot weaken them. Allowing out-of-state providers to bypass Texas licensing would have compromised this local control, and each public water supply would have tremendous oversight responsibilities.

So what stands as our last line of defense in safeguarding public health and water safety?

• State and local minimum standards

• TCEQ enforcement of those standards

• A TCEQ-issued license specific to backflow prevention assemblies

It's important to note that not all states require a license. Some only require a certification, and not all have adopted the same standards. Texas follows the University of Southern California (USC) Foundation for Cross-Connection Control guidelines, which is considered the gold standard in Texas and is used in approximately 12 states.

The true intent behind SB 2702 was to pave the way for a de facto national license, circumventing Texas's current legal and technical requirements. The bill quietly advanced through the Senate without opposition and was sent to the House for consideration. It was only when a group of informed and concerned Texas industry professionals, such as TCEQ licensed water and wastewater operators, BPAT, and Landscape Irrigators, stepped in that the bill faced resistance.

Thanks to their efforts, the bill was sent back to committee for amendments, where it eventually died due to time constraints at the close of the session.

But this story isn't over.

In just two years, the Texas Legislature will meet again. Those pushing for this legislation will likely return, with broader ambitions. If successful in weakening one Texas-specific license requirement, others may pursue a national license standard for all water and wastewater operators, potentially eroding decades of hard-earned public trust and health protections.

Stay informed. Stay involved. Share your concerns with your state representatives. The safety of Texas drinking water depends on it.

L. Russell Hamilton Executive Director, TWUA

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

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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.

Texas Water Utilities Association 69THAnnual East Texas Regional School

Classes Start August 19th thru 21st, 2025

Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview, Texas 75604

COURSE OFFERINGS

WATER WASTEWATER

Water and Wastewater

WATER WASTEWATER Water and Wastewater

Basic Water Basic Wastewater

Water Utilities Safety

Basic Water Basic Wastewater Water Utilities Safety

Ground Water Production

Wastewater Treatment

Water Utilities Management

Ground Water Production Wastewater Treatment Water Utilities Management

Water Distribution

Water Utilities Calculations

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Surface Water II

Instructional Design & Evaluation-Instructor Part 2

40 Hour course that starts at 8:30 AM on August 18th to 22nd 5:00 PM

Requires Pre-Registration Member $775 Non-Member $875

Instructional Design & Evaluation-Instructor Part 2 40 Hour course that starts at 8:30 AM on August 18th to 22nd 5:00 PM Requires Pre-Registration Member $775 Non-Member $875

Pre-registration check-in and On-Site Registration will be from 7:30 – 8:30 AM, August 19th

Pre-registration check-in and On-Site Registration will be from 7:30 – 8:30 AM, August 19th Classes start at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 19th.

Classes start at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 19th

Final classroom locations will be available at the registration table

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

THERE WILL BE NO TESTING AT THE REGIONAL SCHOOL

THERE WILL BE NO TESTING AT THE REGIONAL SCHOOL HOTEL INFORMATION

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 15, 2025)

Specify Tyler Water or TWUA East Texas Regional Water School Reservation Link: https://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=HI&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=gggmc&_PMID =99801505&GPC=twu&cn=no&viewfullsite=true

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration fees include lunch on August 19th and 20th. Extra lunch tickets may be purchased for $15 Join TWUA and save $$$. You will also receive all the benefits of being a TWUA member.

Registration fees include lunch on August 19th and 20th 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 8/8/25) On-Site Registration

PRE-REGISTRATION (DEADLINE 8/8/25) On-Site Registration TWUA Members Only $335.00 $400.00 Non-Members $435.00 $500.00

PRE-REGISTRATION (DEADLINE 8/8/25) On-Site Registration

PRE-REGISTRATION CHECK-IN AND ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE FROM 7:30 – 8:30 AM, AUGUST 19TH

PRE-REGISTRATION ON TWUA WEBSITE DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, August 8th, 2025 Regional Schools - 2 - Texas Water Utilities Association

STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM

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

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

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

Mail, call or fax the completed form below 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.

Name: SS# or License # :

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If you have any questions contact: TWUA @ 1-888-367-8982 or Mike Norris @ 903-939-8278 mnorris@tylertexas.com

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Use this form to:

1) Join TWUA "At Large"

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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 Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Tx. 78634

For more information, Ms. Adee at: 512-279-8129. Fax: 512-459-7124.

HERE’S

A PARTIAL LIST

OF THINGS THAT REQUIRE ZERO TALENT:

1. BEING ON TIME – Shows reliability and respect for others.

2. ATTITUDE – A good attitude can change everything

3. WORK ETHIC – Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.

4. EFFORT – Giving your best is always within your control.

5. HONESTY – Builds trust and respect.

6. ACCOUNTABILITY – Taking responsibility for your actions earns trust.

7. BEING PREPARED – Thinking ahead and being ready for what’s next.

8. ENERGY – Bring enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

9. CONSISTENCY – Showing up and doing your best every day.

10. GOING THE EXTRA MILE – Doing more than expected makes you invaluable.

11. HELPING OTHERS – Small acts of service can make a big difference.

12. KINDNESS – Costs nothing, yet means everything.

13. BEING A GOOD LISTENER – Truly hearing people creates strong connections.

14. BEING COACHABLE – Accepting feedback and learning from mistakes.

15. PROFESSIONALISM – How you carry out your job duties and the manner in which others see you leave a lasting impression.

REMEMBER – YOUR IMPACT LEAVES A LASTING MARK. WHAT WILL YOU BE REMEMBERED FOR?

BACKFLOW PREVENTION

ASSEMBLY TESTER

AUVENSHINE, TREY ALAN

BANICK, CHASE

BETHELL, JOHN

BORREGO, OSCAR

BOTTERON, ERIC

CAMPOS, IVAN IRAM

CARSON, CLIFFORD PELLMAN

CASTANEDA, JOSEPH ANGEL

COUVILLON, RYAN

CROCKER, BRENT C

CRUZLABRADA, LUIS

CURRY, JEREMIAH LEE

DEREMO, JEREMY

DUARTE, RAYMUNDO

DUCOING GOMEZ, JOSE ARTURO

EDWARDS, TAYLOR MICHAEL

ENYART, MATTHEW

FANCHER, MEGAN

FISHER, JONATHON DAVID

GUAJARDO, FRANCISCO JAVIER

GUERRERO, ROBERT JORDAN

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HERNANDEZ, JOSE EDUARDO

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MITCHELTREE, MICHAEL

MOBLEY, ZACHARIAH WAYNE

ORLOWSKI, ERIC L

RODRIQUEZ, RODNEY LEE

RUSSELL, CADE AARON

RUSSELL, CODY AARON

SEALS, JOHNNY M

STEWART, JOHN NICHOLAS

SWEENEY, JOHN N

THOMPSON, LARRY G JR

TRUETT, TY

VILLEGAS, JORGE

GROUND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS B

ALVARADO, RODOLFO JR

ARMENDARIZ, KRISTIAN JULIAN

FERGUSON, ANTHONY ALLEN

MISTRIC, TYLER LOGAN

PELZEL, CLAYTON LAYNE

RICHEY, JESSICA LYNN

TAFOLLA, CHARLES R JR

CLASS C

BELL, JACOB

BRYANT, ALLEN

COATNEY, CODY TAYLOR

FAIRCLOTH, LOGAN

FRANCO, JEFFREY

GARCIA, DONNELL CHRISTOPHER

GRAY, DONNY LEON

GUILLORY, OUSTIN

JACK, GLENROY

JOHNSON, MICHAEL T

RAMSEY, HAYDEN GREEN

RANTZ, BENJIMIN

RICHARDSON, JONATHAN

SAENZ, MARK ANTHONY

WATANABE, GRANT HIROMU

SURFACE WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS B

GALVAN, JAIME

GREGORY, CODY

NEWSOME, ROBERT NATHANIEL

ZORNES, JOSEPH A

CLASS C

BLAKEY, RACHEL CLARA

BOLAND, LUKE T

ELY, JAKOB HUNTER

ESTRACA, JACOB

GRALL, LAWRENCE

GREEN, CARLA YVONNE

HARGUS, JEROME J

HETHERLY, DREW RICHARD

HOFF, TONY

JASSO, JUSTIN

NEU, PAUL NICHOLAS

OLIVAS, MANUEL

ORRANTIA, SEBASTIAN GUSTAVO

POWELL, JACOB MATTHEW

PYLE, CAITLIN S

RAMIREZ, JAVIER ELOY

ROOT, DONALD C

SAVELL, THOMAS CHRISTOPER

SIERRA, RODOLFO ALFREDO

THOMAS, ALLEN

TURNER, LEVI

TWITCHELL, JEREMY

WEST, SHANNON CODY

WHITMIRE, TYLER

WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR

CLASS B

BARREDA, TOMMY D

GAMBLIN, COLLAN

HALL, DAVID E

MCCARRIER, KYLE

MONDRAGON, JESUS

RUELAS, ADRIAN

SCHLIELIG, KARL M

STRMISKA, BENJAMIN G

TANKERSLEY, BRANDON B

VEGA, GERARDO

CLASS C

ABSHIER, JOSHUA WILLIAM

ALLEN, EVAN RAYMOND

ANGUIANO, LUCINO

BARNETT, GAVIN BAIN

BOYD, KODY LEE

BROWN, CHRISTOPHER

BURT, COREY

BUTLER, SETH

CAGER, RENAUD

CAISSE, JOSHUA LUKE

DIBLER, MICHAEL

ESPINOZA, ADRIAN FLORES, RUDY

FRAZHO, PATRICK

GALINDO, ROMAN

GARCIA, JESSE

GARZA, EVAN BALDEMAR

GOMEZ, HUGO

GONZALES, MARINA ANN

GUAJARDO, JACOB

GUTIERREZ, DAVID INES

HAYTHE, BRIAN

HOWERTON, BRADLEY

HULL, ROGER DANIEL

KONLEY, CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER

LAIRD, JUSTIN MATTHEW

MCKENZIE, LEE

MEJIA, ROBERTO

MORALES, JAVIER FRANSICO

MORALES, JOSE DE JESUS

PENA, GABRIEL

RAMIREZ, DONAVAN

RIOS, MARK GABRIEL

RODRIGUEZ, ETHAN ADRIANE

ROMERO, DAVID

ROSAS, MARCOS

RUBALCAVA, ANTHONY JASIAH

SANDERS, DAMIEN

SORIANO, CESAR

STEWART, BROC

TABOR, MATHEW

TAYLOR, KENNETH ANTHONY

VELAZQUEZ, ERIC

WALLACE, AUBREY

WATER OPERATOR

CLASS A

BARRERA, JUAN F

CAREY, ZACHARY A

CHACKO, PRASAD K

DYKE, ABBIGAYLE NICOLE

EDENBURN, TYLER JOHN

GARCIA, RAFAEL JR

HOLMAN, GREGORY G

HUTCHINS, CORY L

LOPEZ, ANDREW W

MORRIS, SEAN CAMERON

NAJAR, JAMES

RAMIREZ, JOSE M

SESSUM, JASON R

SWARTZ, WILLIAM E JR

THOMPSON, MAYNEL A II

WEAVER, KALEB SCOTT

ZIMMERMAN, JOSHUA C

CLASS D

AGUILLON, DUANE

ALVARADO, MARCOS

ALVARADO, ZACHARY

ALVAREZ, VANN SIMON

ANSTAETT, JUSTIN ROGER

ATKINSON, PEYTON

BARRIETA, CECILIO

BARRONVILLA, DELFINO

BARROSO, SAUL

BECK, JAMES

BELL, ABBIE

BEUTNAGEL, TOMMY

BIALAS, DYLAN

BOLT, DALLAS J

BORTA, KATHERINE

BUSTOS, DIEGO

CAMPBELL, JOSEPH

CANTU MORALES, ENRIQUE

FERNANDO

CASAS, ISAC

CASTILLO, OSCAR

CELIS, GIOVANNY

CHAPMAN, COLE

CHAVEZ, ANDRES

CHAVEZ, EDGAR

CLARIDA, JOHNATHAN WESLEY

COOK, JOSHUA

DOTY, COLTON TYLER

DUFFY, TAYLOR

DUPHORNE, DALTON

DYKES, GEORGE HENRY

FLORES, FERNANDO

FLORES, JESENT SAADY

FREEMAN, JOSEPH

GALLEGOS, JOVAN

GARCIA, ADRIAN

GARCIA, ALBERTO

GARCIA, ALVARO G

GARCIA, ARLETH

GARCIA, PATRICIA

GARZA, DANIEL ISRAEL

GARZA, MELVIN

GLASSCOCK, CARA

GOLTZ, ANDREW

GONZALES, CHRISTINA

GONZALEZ, SERGIO SR

GOODE, DOUGLAS WARREN

GRANADO, HECTOR MIGUEL

GRANADOS, JUAN

GUETERSLOH, BILLY DON

GUTIERREZ, VICTOR ARISTOTLE

HANSEN, TYE

HAWKINS, TRAVIS

HERNANDEZ, ABRAHAM DAVID

HERNANDEZ, ISAIAH GALVAN

HERNANDEZ, JARIB

HILL, DAVID

HORAK, ERICA LYNNE

HUDSON, MARCUS B

JACKSON, MICHELLE

JACKSON, WESLEY

JARAMILLO, SIMITRIO

JIMENEZ, MAXIM ALEXANDER

JOHNSON, RICHARD LEWIS

JONES, DEREK CHRISTOPHER

JUAREZ, LUIS A KADERKA, RYAN

KEYS, MICHAEL

KING, AMANDA

KING, TYLER ROBERT

KNOTT, JEFFREY NEIL

LAND, QUINTON

LARSEN, LAWRENCE JOSEPH

LAWSON, WILLIAM

LEE, JACOB

LEE, JEREMY DAVID

LIMON, ALEXIS IVAN

LINSLEY, JERRYD

LOGAN, WILBERT ROOSEVELT

LOMONACO, CHRISTOPHER STEVEN

LORKOVIC, CAMERON

LUNA, JOAHAN

MARTINEZ, ALEJANDRO

MARTINEZHERRICK, ANTHONY ALEXANDER

MASSEY, MATTHEW RAY

MCCASLAND, MARK EDWARD

MCDUFF, ERIN

MCKENDREE, ADRIANNA

MEURER, DAKOTA JOHN

MICHNA, NICHOLAS

MOORE, GARRY

MORRIS, HUNTER

ORTIZ, DAISY

ORTIZ, ROBERT

PALERMO, JORDAN

PARKER, COY

PEREZ, CRISTOFER EMMANUEL

PEREZ, RODRIGO

PEREZ, ULISES

QUINTERO, RYAN

RAMIREZ, JOEL

RAMIREZ, JOSE

REYES, ARGENIS

RHONE, ROSCOE

RIVERA AGUIRRE, NATHALY INFANTE

ROBLES, ELYSIA

ROGERS, JEFFREY

RUVALCABA, ROBERTO

SEIGLER, JORDAN

SHEARMAN, DAVID

SHERIDAN, JAMES DANIEL

SMART, HAYDEN DEAN

SMITH, WENDE

SOTO, GUSTAVO

STAUDENMIER, DEREK

TATE, JAVAN

TELLEZ, PEDRO LUIS

TOPPI, ANTHONY MICHAEL

TORRES, CHRISTOPHER ROEL

TRIGG, WILLIAM

ULIBARRI, GENEVIEVE MARIA

VALADEZ, MELITON

VALENTIC, JACOB WADE

VEHEC, FRANK

VICKERS, JORDAN

VILLARREAL, EUGENE

WADDELL, CHRISTOPHER CHARLES

WATSON, MICHAEL

WEBB, TONY W

WELLS, ZEKARYAH

WHITE, STEPHEN MICHAEL

WINEGEART, JOSHUA SHANE

YARDLEY, WILLIAM CAMRON

WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR

COLLECTIONS I

ALEXANDER, JAMES RAY

BRANTLEY, STEPHANIE

BURNAM, TRACE

CANTU, JUAN CARLOS

CRUZ, RICHARD

DELGADO, NOAH WILLIAM

HACKNEY, ORION

HEREDIA, JOE

HERNANDEZ, ANTHONY

HERNANDEZ, WALTER

HERNANEZ, GUSTAVO

JIMENEZ, ALEXIS

JOHNSON, TRACER

LOYOLA, MAXIMINO

LUNA, GILBERT

MARTINEZ, AARON N

MARTINEZ, REED DEACON

MENDOZA, JOHN M

MILLAGE, RODRICK

NELSON, BRAD WILLIAM

ORSINI, TYLER KAI

PRICE, JAKERRIN TRENELL

RAMIREZ, GAVIN

RUBIANO, MARIA PAULA

SNEED, COLTON

TAX, JAMES ANTHONY

YANEZ, RENE

COLLECTIONS II

AGUILAR, JESUS

ALEMAN, ANTONIO JR

ANDION, VICTOR ANTHONY

ARAGONES, RAUL OBED

ARCHER, IVAN EARL

BARRON, JOSE L

CARDOZA, MIGUEL

DEJESUS, JARED DANIEL

DELAPAZ, RICARDO

DVORAK, STEVEN

FORD, CODY EUGENE

GALLARDO, RAFAEL

GARCIA, RAFAEL

GARRAMONE, ERIC RONALD

GONZALEZ, SERGIO

GOREE, JGOTTI

JIMENEZ, MICHAEL

KAASE, KEITH

KONLEY, CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER

MATA, JOERDAN

MOSES, PAUL M JR

MUNOZ, STEFAN MICHAEL

ORTIZ, ANTHONY OLVIDO

OVERMYER, ZACKERY RYAN

PINEDA, ANDRE CHRISTOPHER

REAVES, JOHN

ROYER, ROBERT J

COLLECTIONS III

BLAYLOCK, NATHANIEL EUGENE

DANHAUSER, GREGORY BRYAN

FRANCO, SATURNINO

HACKWORTH, KENT L

HARVEY, CARSON J

HERNANDEZ, RICARDO III

LOVE, MARK

RILEY, DEREK

SANTAMARIA, ELVIS A

SEGURA, JESUS ANTHONY

STEPHENSON, JACOB C

TAYLOR, MICAH A

TODD, NATHAN A

TUCKER, MICKEY W

URIBE, OSWALDO R

WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS A

ADAMS, GARY A

ALFRED, QUAN L

COOK, JUSTIN A

JOHNSON, KELVIN L

MALDONADO, SAMUEL

MORA, MARTIN O

SAMPLE, AUTHOR J

TUCKER, HALSTON L

CLASS B

ADCOCK, JASON DALE

AKERS, MARTHA L

AYALA, DANIKA

BILLETT, TIMOTHY

CHISM, GLEN I

DAVIS, KENNETH H

GARCIA, MARCOS

GLADDEN, KEVIN N

IASIMONE, ANDREW

LAHRMAN, CHARLES GRAY

LEWIS, RYAN RICHARD

MAHON, CODY

PEREYRA, MARCOS

PEREZ, ISAAC ANTHONY

SWINDLE, TRACEY L

WITHROW, BRANDON

CLASS C

ALASMATAMOROS, BRAYAN

ANDERSON, JAMES MATHEW

BARBOSA, MICHAEL ANTHONY

BELT, ANTHONY

BUSHING, BILLY H II

CANTRELL, ALFRED LAYNE

CAVINS, GERALD DEAN

DAVIS, TOBY

DOWNING, KADEN

ELLIOTT, KYLE ANTHONY

FLORES, ALEX

GAMEZ, MILTON URIEL

GARCIA, DAISY

GILLILAND, JOSHUA LEE

HARGUS, JEROME J

JARAMILLO, MARIANO

JOHNSON, MICHAEL T

KAHLIG, GRAHAM

LOMONACO, CHRISTOPHER STEVEN

LOPEZ, JONATHAN

LORTON, DALTON RILEY

MARTIN, ZACHARY

MECHAM, JEREMIAH

MONTOYA, STEVEN

MORALES, JASON

MORENO, JESSE

OLISON, CATRESSA

OWENS, MICHAEL ALLEN

PRICE, BRADLEY K

QUEZADA, JOSE JESUS

RAMIREZ, JOSHUA PAUL

RENO, JACOB COLE

RICHARDSON, JONATHAN

SALDANA, ARYZBETH

SANCHEZ, ADOLFO

SANCHEZ, ADRIAN M

SARINANA, MARIO ALBERTO

SOTOMAYOR-REQUENA, JILLIN

TIJERINA, NEMENCIO

VILCHIS, FERNANDO

VILLARREAL, ROBERT JOSEPH

WAITE, JOSEPH

ZARBOCK, JOSEPH JAMES

CLASS D

AGUERO, ATILANO G III

ALBRIGHT, ANGELA R

ALVARADO, ADRIAN ABNER

ANDRADE, MATTHEW

BAVOUSETT, SHANNA

CARR, MATTHEW KYLE

CASTILLO, EMMANUEL

CHAVEZ, PETE

COLEMAN, ANDREW M

CORTINAS, MATTHEW

DIAZ, DEVON MARCIAL

DOIRON, CLINTON

EDWARDS, CHRISTOPHER WYNN

EGGEMEYER, JARED JAMES

FOURNIER, BRYAN

GONZALEZ, ALEXANDER CORNELIO

HAM, GREGORY DWIGHT

HERNANDEZ, SAMUEL

HOUSEWRIGHT, NOREEN

JONES, COLTON LEE

KOHNER, JUSTIN KYLE

LARSEN, JOSEPH AARON

LAUGHLIN, MORGAN

LAUHOFF, THOMAS

LEDOUX, SEAN D

LONGORIA, MATTHEW

LOZANO, LUIS D

LYDA, LOGAN KYLE

MARTINEZ, MARTIN

MCGEORGE, JENNIFER

MENDOZA, RAMIRO

MILLER, DONALD L JR

MITCHELL, ADRIAN

MOFFETT, BOBBY LAYNE

MURPHY, JEFF A

NEGRETE, HERIBERTO NORTHCUTT, JACKSON LEE

PEARSON, MARK LEE

PEDRAZA, ELI

REGIER, MASON

RIVERA, SAL

RUBIO, ALBERTO

SALINAS, RICHARD ANTHONY

SINCLAIR, LEVI S

STAHL, PHILLIP

SWANK, DANIEL

TELLES, JOSHUA R

VERETTE, MICHAEL JOSEPH

VUDANG, KEN

WRIGHT, CHARLES

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