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JOURNAL VOLUME 31
JUNE 2021
"Proudly Serving Education Excellence since 1918"
NUMBER 6
Texas Water Utilities Association Regional Training – 2021 Permian (San Angelo)
July 19th – 22nd
Norma Clark 432-528-1608
Central West Texas (Abilene)
August 2nd – 5th
Mickey Chaney 325-548-2237
East Texas (Longview)
August 23rd – 26th
Mike Norris 903-939-8278
Far West Texas (Ft. Stockton) September 13th – 16th
Norma Clark 432-528-1608
Annual School (Corpus Christi) September 26th – 29th
Central Office 512-459-3124
Central Texas (Killeen)
Norma Clark 432-528-1608
October 18th – 21st
Southeast Texas (Beaumont) October 25th – 28th
Bobby Rogers 409-385-7355 Pat Gray 713-637- 8835 Ext. 305
West Texas (Lubbock)
Bill Boyd 806-775-3415
November 1st – 4th
Panhandle – Exploring Alternative Dates North Central Texas – Exploring Alternative Dates Southwest Texas – Exploring Alternative Dates
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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. 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.
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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.
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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
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John Krause – Chair of Management William L. (Bill) Brown – President Mike Norris – President Elect Jim Siddall – Vice President George A. Glispin – Second Past President Jim McCain – Ex Officio Russell Hamilton – Executive Director
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President’s Message
President’s Thoughts by William “Bill” Brown
To paraphrase a famous political figure and civil rights leader – “We are free, we are free, thank God Almighty, we are free at last. Masks are coming off. Those who wanted to be vaccinated have done so, and vaccines are readily available. Texas is opening up. The economy will recover. Families and friends are reuniting. TWUA Live In-Person Training events began happening in May. And now, in June, the TWUA Management Committee will rescind meeting requirements and placed these restrictions on the County, City, and Local Host Locations of the live meetings to decide. The first TWUA Live Regional Training event will happen on July 19th in San Angelo. I am speaking for Bill Brown here; I am ecstatic about TWUA in-person training events resuming. TWUA invested time, money, and countless hours in developing a virtual computer-based training platform. Quite honestly, if it were not for this electronic format, I am not sure TWUA would have survived the shutdown. I say that to say, TWUA will continue to offer TCEQ approved virtual training. Central Office currently offers four separate training events weekly. And based on participation and feedback, the process works. I feel confident in saying there is a large enough market for both in-person and virtual. I have taught in both arenas, and I honestly like the conveniences and frequency of virtual. But as an old school instructor, I prefer the in-person classroom interaction. I consider myself honored to have your participation in any training offering that I am entrusted with. “Experts” say there is no returning to the “old normal” or routines of pre-pandemic routines. I say the “experts,” along with media, have missed on the resiliency and fortitude of the American people (particularly Texans). The media said spring break was the wrong time to begin the “opening-up” process. The media preached, follow the science. Well sir, according to the data, Texas and Florida are doing pretty well, and new cases are dropping significantly. Other states are following the numbers, and hopefully, by the end of summer, these Covid disruptions will be no more. Trust me; I am not trying to take anything away or downplay the seriousness of this virus. I absolutely believe Covid was and continues to be responsible for many deaths. Oh, and before I forget - this does not mean you can stop washing your hands! How long has it been since you washed your hands . . . . well partner, that’s too long! You tell me which commercial that last sentence represents? Please join me in continuing to be vigilant in our daily routines. Wash hands, use hand sanitizer, maintain social separation but above all, stay home if you are feeling ill or running a temperature. As the Bible says, the good Lord giveth and the good Lord taketh away. Meaning, if we abuse or ignore the opening up requirements and stipulations, or we get careless in our routines, our abilities to meet in person as an organization could suffer. To clarify, if you are sick or there are any doubts about being exposed to Covid or possibly being a carrier, STAY HOME. May the Blessings of Heaven Rest upon you and all Water and Wastewater Professionals! Bill Brown
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Announcement
TWUA 103rd ANNUAL SCHOOL & CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS
D AT E CHANGE FOR 202 1 Due to the lingering effects of the Coronavirus, TWUA Management made the decision to pursue a meeting date later into 2021. The schedule and school events will remain the same, just happening a little later in the year. Mark your calendar – September 26th – 29th 2021 is the new dates for the 103rd Annual School. The registration link for both the school and the hotel will activated as soon as possible. You may take advantage of early discounts and reserve you room now.
Thank you for considering TWUA and choosing the Omni, which helps keep pricing competitive. June 2021
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Central Office News by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director
F
ather Thank You. 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 mercy, Your calm, Your guidance, and forgiveness. Father, we pray for Your grace and ask that You direct, protect, watch over, guide, and bless TWUA and its members. Amen In West Texas, Lake Spence is sitting at 21.6 % (- 0.6 %). White River is sitting at 12.1 % (+ 0.1 %). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 35.3 % (-0.4 %) and Greenbelt is at 16.8 % (- 0.3 %). If you want to get a complete look at current lake levels, go to waterdatafortexas.org. The drought has never left for some and is returning for others. Masks, Screenings, and Social Distancing have been the norm for the past 15 months. But, these and other Covid related items appear to be changing. The Governor placed the oversight on the County, City, and host location to determine and comply with local stipulations. From this point forward, local and host location stipulations and in-person meeting requirements will apply to all TWUA functions. Meaning, if the county, city, and host facility has no meeting requirements – TWUA will not impose requirements. It is the position of the Management Committee that vaccines and vaccinations are readily available to all those who want one. The message from the TWUA Board and Central Office is, we are ready for live in-person training, and we hope to see you at one of the live events. Dates for Annual School 2021 - The Annual School dates for 2021 are September 26th – 29th, 2021. I recently visited with the Corpus CVB and Omni hotel, and all indications are – Annual School will be a Live, In-Person event. Early Registrations are encouraged just in case occupancy rates in the convention center classrooms become an issue. We do not anticipate any issues 6 Texas Water Utilities Journal www.twua.org
but should that happen; attendees will be accommodated by the registration date. For those in the Tyler area, due to obligations at the Harvey Convention Center, this training event will relocate to Longview for 2021 and, most likely, 2022. Harvey Hall is scheduled for demolition, and a new facility constructed on the current site. Mark your calendar – July 19th – 22nd, the Permian Regional School will be held in San Angelo, will be the first Live, In-person, Regional Training Event for TWUA in 2021. Abilene will be August 2nd – 5th. Tyler/Longview will be August 23rd – 26th. Fort Stockton will be September 13th – 16th. Annual School will be in Corpus Christi from the 26th – 29th of September. Killeen will be October 18th – 21st. Beaumont will be October 25th – 28th. Lubbock will be November 1st – 4th. Tyler, San Marcos, and Arlington are looking at alternative dates, host locations, and other options. It’s going to be a busy second half of the year. Click on this link to find a computer-based testing location. https://www.tceq.texas.gov/licensing/exams/cbt_occ_lic.html 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 The Story Goes Something Like This – A storekeeper was about to close his shop when a dog came in carrying a bag in its mouth. The bag had a list of items needed along with money to pay for the items. The storekeeper collected the items on the list and placed them, along with the change, in the bag. All this time, the dog watched attentively. When the storekeeper was through, the dog picked up the bag of items and left. Curiosity had overcome the storekeeper, and he went to follow the dog and see who the owner was and compliment him or her on the dog’s skills. The dog walked down the street to the corner and waited at the June 2021
bus stop. The first bus was labeled with a blue ribbon in the window. The dog waited with the bag for another bus. Soon a bus with a red ribbon in the window appeared. The dog took the bag and boarded the bus. As the bus driver came toward the dog, he noticed a pouch on the dog’s collar with a note that said for a ticket. The bus driver took out the correct money and put a ticket in the dog’s pouch. The dog jumped into a seat with his bag of items and waited patiently. The dog looked alertly out the window, and when he was approaching his owners’ home, he picked up his bag and walked to the front of the bus. The dog wagged his tail and looked at the driver. The bus stopped, the dog got off, and the shopkeeper followed in amazement. When the dog reached his owners home, he began barking and scratching on the door. After a few minutes, the door opened, and instead of being grateful, the owner started to hit the dog with his cane. The shocked storekeeper stepped up and asked, “why on earth are you beating such a smart and loyal dog?” The older gentleman gruffly said, “this ruckus woke me from a sound sleep, and if the dog is so smart, why did he forget to take his door keys with him?” There is no end to the expectations people have of and from you. The moment you do wrong or do something unexpected, they start pointing at the mistakes. All the good done in the past is forgotten. Any mistake committed then gets magnified. This is the nature of the world we live in.
It reminds me of a story a mechanic friend told. It was a busy hot summer day, and the mechanic had taken his family for burgers and ice cream. As luck would have it, the mechanics car just stalled in a turn lane at a busy intersection. The mechanic quickly jumped out and raised the hood to sort out the problem. A guy who was directly behind the broken-down car began laying down on the horn. The frantic mechanic stepped away from the car and waved the vehicle behind him around. But while others went around, this guy was adamant that he was not going to be inconvenienced. So just to let the mechanic know he was still there, he would honk the horn. After several light cycles and no luck on getting the car started, the impatient guy gave a long blast on the horn. The mechanic casually strolled back to the other car and motioned for the driver to roll down the window. The mechanic apologized and said, “As you can see, I’m not having any luck getting my old car to start, but if you care to give it a try, I will stand back here and honk your horn for you!” Are you part of the problem or part of the solution? Stay Safe and Remember – we do not need all the operators in Texas to be a member of TWUA – JUST YOU ! ! ! !
Think back to this last winter storm. When customers were out of water, who was immediately blamed? Think back to the last time you had to issue a boiled water notice, (could be the winter event). Your entity may never have to issue a notice. Your customers may not ever experience reduced pressure or lack of water. At the first sign of adversity or breakdowns, even things beyond your control, who was the one at the door greeting you with his or her cane?
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TWUA DISTRICT MEETINGS Due to Coronavirus and Uncertainties related to Public Meeting / Gatherings ALL TWUA Public Gatherings have been Temporally Postponed OnDemand Virtual 2-hour Electronic Training Sessions are now available 24 / 7. Get this training as your schedule permits Active District Members will be eligible for ONE of these Training Opportunities Can only attend one 2-hour session per month (same session just repeated) Everyone MUST have computer / IP address Everyone MUST have access to telephone Everyone MUST make a Voice Print (prior to the event) iPad & Tablets are NOW SUPPORTED This electronic training will be offered free of charge to active district members until the CDC approves In Person Meetings there will be other options for others to participate in electronic training See TWUA Website – Training Tab – Click on event for more information Call TWUA Central Office for more information
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DO YOU QUALIFY FOR SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE FROM THE V.M. EHLERS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION? To be eligible for assistance, you must be an active individual dues paid member of TWUA or an active dues paid member of a Sponsoring Organization that has a fully vested Endowment within the Foundation or be the dependent child of an active individual dues paid member (a child still being supported by their parent(s) and are claimed on the parent(s) income tax return). An Application can be found on the TWUA website (www.twua.org) under the Forms tab. Please complete the Application in its entirety and provide a high school transcript, GED, or university grade report which documents your current academic status. TO BE CONSIDERED, THE APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 2021. Mail the application and all supporting documents to V.M. Ehlers Foundation, C/O TWUA, 210 Highway 79, Suite 101, Hutto, TX, 78634-4534. If you need additional information, please contact Jim Siddall (1jsiddall1@att.net - 469-371-8487 or Norma Clark (n.clark@twua.org – 432-528-1608).
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. June 2021
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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATON
37TH ANNUAL PERMIAN BASIN REGIONAL SCHOOL JULY 19 – 22, 2021 McNEASE CONVENTION CENTER, 501 RIO CONCHO DR., SAN ANGELO, TX ACADEMIC OFFERINGS WATER Basic Water Water Distribution Surface Water Production I
WASTEWATER Basic Wastewater Wastewater Collection
WATER / WASTEWATER Water Utilities Management Water Utilities Safety CCC/CSI
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION FEES TWUA MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS Pre-Registration (by July 10, 2021) ………………………………………… $300.00………………….$400.00 On-Site Registration (after July 10, 2021 )………………………..……………… $350.00………….………$450.00 Surface Water Production I (Pre-Registration)……………………………………. $325.00………………….$425.00 Surface Water Production I (Onsite)……………………………………………….. $375.00…………………,$475.00 Don’t pay Non-Member prices – Join TWUA for $60/year and pay the member price. You will save $40 and get all the benefits of being a TWUA member. Call Norma Clark (432) 528-1608 to join TWUA! Surface Water Production I is a 24 hour course and begins at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021. All other courses begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. On-site registration begins at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20. All courses will be held at the McNease Convention Center There will be a dinner provided on Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. sponsored by Core & Main and Ford Meter Box Co.. All students are encouraged to participate. HOTEL INFORMATION The following hotels have blocked rooms and are offering participants of the School a special rate. Springhill Suites Courtyard Marriott
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GOLF TOURNAMENT A golf tournament will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 19 at Quicksand Golf Course located at 2305 Pulliam St. in San Angelo. The cost is $65/person and includes green fee and cart. Proceeds from the tournament will go towards funding V.M. Ehlers Foundation Scholarships. TCEQ TESTING TCEQ exams will be given at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22. Anyone wanting to test at the conclusion of the course MUST pre-register electronically with TCEQ 30 days prior to the school and pay the $111 exam on the TCEQ website. COVID PROTOCOL All attendees will be required to adhere to the following COVID protocol: temperatures of all attendees will be taken, and anyone with a temperature of 100.6 or over will not be allowed to attend. All attendees will be required to sign a Coronavirus/Covid-19 Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability. Additionally, all attendees must comply with all venue or host location rules, and limitations (at this time San Angelo has NO restrictions).
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REGISTRATION FORM
PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 1508 WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE 9/1/17, THIS NOTICE SHALL SERVE TO INFORM THAT SPECIFIC CRIMINAL HISTORY COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT AND AFFECT A PERSON’S ABIITY 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 THAT YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO TEST OR RECEIVE A STATE ISSUED OPERATOR’S LICENSE. Name _______________________________________________
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Cardholder Name _____________________________ Billing Address___________________________________________________ PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION. No Purchase Orders accepted. No refunds – substitutions only. CREDIT CARD REGISTRATIONS MAY BE MAILED TO ADDRESS BELOW, EMAILED TO n.clark@twua.org, or FAXED TO (432) 332-1965. REGISTRATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE TWUA WEBSITE (WWW.TWUA.ORG). MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO PERMIAN BASIN REGIONAL SCHOOL, P.O. BOX 12604, ODESSA, TX, 79768.
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Field News
HOW STATE, LOCAL AGENCIES CAN DEAL WITH SURGE IN CYBERTHREATS JOHN MONROE
In so many areas of life, the pandemic took a tough situation and made it that much worse. Cybersecurity was no exception, especially for state and local agencies. Perpetually working with limited resources, many agencies were already struggling to fend off ransomware and other cyberthreats. With the pandemic, they saw a surge in malicious activity, especially phishing, but their resource constraints did not change. “The bad guys are looking for ways to hit us when we are most distracted and get into our environment,” said Maria Thompson, State Chief Risk Officer for North Carolina. During GovLoop’s latest virtual summit, Thompson and her fellow panelists discussed strategies for helping agencies shore up their cyber defenses. Double-down on cyber awareness training Thompson said that the primary way that bad actors are getting into networks is through social engineering and phishing. That is, they are crafting emails that trick users into sharing information or into clicking on a link that downloads malicious code. “People are not taking that extra step to stop and think, ‘Should I click on this link?’ or ‘Is this person trying to get information from us? Should I validate that the request is valid?’” she said. The state has responded by increasing end-user training, much to the consternation of some employees who said they didn’t have time for it. “But I said, now is the time more than ever that we should be focusing on this,” Thompson said. “The bad guys are looking for ways to hit us when we are most distracted and get into our environment.”
on the technologies or they don’t understand that something is critical,” Hankins said. Don’t rely on training alone While training modules have their purpose, “you need to find other ways to help users think cyber first,” said Thompson. For example, North Carolina came up with five or six basic messages that they wanted to share – for example, how to configure a home network to comply with agency requirements — and put them on screensavers that rotate on end-user devices. Don’t look for a quick fix Given the complexity of today’s cyber challenges, agencies should not expect to find one solution or even one company to fix their problems, said Rufus Coleman, Director and General Manager for the U.S. State, Local and Education markets at Infoblox, which provides core network services. Instead, agencies should take a defense-in-depth strategy, using security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) capabilities to manage cyber activities across their environment, Coleman said. Industry vendors need to do their part as well, he said – sharing information and insights that can help one another understand the threat landscape. “What we do is share information with other vendors in the tech community to [help them] make their tools smarter,” Coleman said. “We work in tandem to produce better outcomes and quicker outcomes for our public partners.”
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Texas has taken a similar approach. In fact, the Texas legislature recently passed a bill that required security awareness training for all public employees, said Daniel Hankins, Cybersecurity Coordinator for Texas.
Just days before the panel, ransomware made headlines when Colonial Pipeline got hit with a ransomware hack, triggering fuel shortages in several southeastern states. Such a high-profile incident provides a good opportunity to highlight the dangers of ransomware, Thompson said.
But the state is also focused on ensuring that its IT administrators keep their skills up to date, providing them with a steady stream of information about training opportunities.
“We can leverage this incident to further educate folks on how this happened, why this happened, and what we can do to further secure ourselves,” she said.
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Safety News
Your workers could be forgetting training a week later. Onsite Safety
That’s right, up to 90 percent of job site training is forgotten within a week. No matter how well you train or how great your corporate trainers are, the scientific fact is most workers lose 70% of the information after a day, and around 90% of the information after a week. It’s no wonder why even the most extensive and expensive training can’t prevent all accidents.
Topics” before. What are Toolbox Talks? They are brief, informative meetings held every week before the day’s shift starts. They are usually about safety topics relevant to your staff, but they can also be any topic that your workers care about. They are informal in nature, and create a comfortable and convenient environment that helps your staff absorb more information. And because you can give them every week, the knowledge is retained better and it keeps topics “fresh” in your workers’ minds. A typical Toolbox Talk can be about current safety issues, such as problems the supervisors have been noticing on the job site. Or they can simply be a refresher on basic safety procedures, like when to wear a hard hat or how to deal with heat stress.
However, there is one proven technique that can beat these statistics. It’s probably the best kept secret in the construction industry. A secret so simple that you’ve might even heard about before. The secret is Toolbox Talks with your staff. You’ve probably heard the term “Toolbox Talks” or “Toolbox
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They can also give your staff an open forum to discuss safety matters, and can help alert your supervisors or managers to concerns that your workers might be having that week. In short, they help boost morale and help call attention to potential safety hazards – and they keep your workers informed. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved. Onsitesafety.com
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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES 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.
TWUA LIVE, INSTRUCTOR LED - COMPUTER BASED TRAINING
JUNE 1-3
PUMP & MOTOR MAINTENANCE
Live Online
20 - Hours
BASIC WATER
Live Online
20 - Hours
SAFETY
Live Online
20 - Hours
JUNE 8-10
CHLORINATOR MAINTENANCE
Live Online
20 - Hours
MANAGEMENT
Live Online
20 - Hours
WATER DISTRIBUTION
Live Online
20 - Hours
BASIC WASTEWATER
Live Online
20 - Hours
JUNE 15-17
GROUNDWATER PRODUCTION
Live Online
20 - Hours
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Live Online
20 - Hours
PRACTICAL MATH (8 HRS)
Live Online
20 - Hours
WASTEWATER COLLECTION
Live Online
20 - Hours
JUNE 22-24
SURFACE WATER PRODUCTION I
Live Online
24 - Hours
PUMP & MOTOR MAINTENANCE
Live Online
20 - Hours
BASIC WATER
Live Online
20 - Hours
MATH CONCEPTS
Live Online
20 - Hours
JUNE 29-JULY 1
SURFACE WATER PRODUCTION 2
Live Online
20 - Hours
SAFETY
Live Online
20 - Hours
WATER LAB
Live Online
20 - Hours
BASIC WASTEWATER
Live Online
20 - Hours
MANAGEMENT
Live Online
20 - Hours
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TRAINING SCHEDULE 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.
TWUA LIVE, INSTRUCTOR LED - COMPUTER BASED TRAINING
JULY 6-8
CHLORINATOR MAINTENANCE/ DISINFECTION
Live Online
20 - Hours
CCC/CSI
Live Online
20 - Hours
GROUNDWATER PRODUCTION
Live Online
20 - Hours
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Live Online
20 - Hours
JULY 13-15
UTILITIES SAFETY
Live Online
20 - Hours
PUMP & MOTOR MAINTENANCE
Live Online
20 - Hours
BASIC WATER
Live Online
20 - Hours
WASTEWATER COLLECTION
Live Online
20 - Hours
JULY 20-22
PERMIAN BASIN REGIONAL SCHOOL - SAN ANGELO
Live Online
20 - Hours
WATER DISTRIBUTION
Live Online
20 - Hours
MATH CONCEPTS
Live Online
20 - Hours
ACTIVATED SLUDGE
Live Online
20 - Hours
JULY 27-29
SURFACE WATER PRODUCTION I
Live Online
24 - Hours
WATER UTILITIES SAFETY
Live Online
20 - Hours
BASIC WASTEWATER
Live Online
20 - Hours
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Live Online
20 - Hours
UTILITIES MANAGEMENT
Live Online
20 - Hours
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Training Schedule (continued from page 17)
AUGUST 3-5
CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL - ABILENE
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CCC/CSI
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AUGUST 17-19
WATER DISTRIBUTION
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PUMP & MOTOR MAINTENANCE
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WATER UTILITIES SAFETY
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ACTIVATED SLUDGE
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CHANGES IN TWUA CENTRAL OFFICE For many reasons and opportunities, David Moore has decided to assume one of the full-time instructor positions with TWUA. David remains involved in the daily operations of the TWUA Central Office; he just has new primary responsibility. To fill the void of Training Coordinator, TWUA asked Norma Clark to assume the duties and responsibilities of Training Coordinator. Norma is no stranger to most; she is a past president of TWUA. She has been a vital part of the Permian Regional School. She has provided administrative assistance to several of the other regional events. Norma has been responsible for the Annual School exhibitor registration and booth assignments. Norma retired from the City of Odessa and demonstrates a tremendous knowledge of city government and the workings of TWUA. She has said many times over. She has a passion for TWUA. If you have a training need or just want to visit, give Norma a call.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON! Effective June 1, 2021, Live – In-person meeting restrictions are based on County, City, and Venue. All previous rules, regulations, and requirements for live in-person meetings under the TWUA Training Umbrella have been rescinded and replaced with local control. This recent board action specifically means that the Host Location must already comply with the City stipulations, which must comply with the County stipulations, AND TWUA will not place requirements on public meetings that are more stringent than the Host Location is now complying with. Bottom line, if your host meeting location has no restrictions, then you may gather in the name of TWUA without stipulations or additional requirements – effective June 1, 2021. TWUA District meetings are free to resume live meetings, as long as they comply with all host location rules. TWUA Regional Training events are free to resume live training, as long as they comply with all host location rules. To Be Clear – If a host location has not lifted all restrictions and requirements for in-person gatherings – you must comply with their stipulations.
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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION
52nd ANNUAL CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL AUGUST 3, 4, AND 5, 2021 – ABILENE CONVENTION CENTER – ABILENE, TEXAS
ACADEMIC OFFERINGS WATER
Basic Water Water Distribution ** Surface Water Production I** Surface Water Production II *Water Laboratory
WASTEWATER
WATER/WASTEWATER
Basic Wastewater Wastewater Treatment Wastewater Collection *Wastewater Laboratory WW Optimization (8 hrs. Tues. 3rd )
Utilities Safety Utilities Management Math Concepts Cross Connect Control & Customer Service Inspection
*Preregistration For Lab’s required by June 25, 2021 – Class Size Limited to 12. **Surface Water I is 24 hr. - Starts 1:00 pm, Monday, August 2nd – Class Size limited to 20 All other courses are 20 hrs. In Length & Start 8:00 am., Tues. August 3rd. There WILL NOT be an opening session on Tuesday morning. All classes go until 5:30pm each day.
REGISTRATION FEES TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ONLY Pre-Registration Pre-Registration by Credit Card On-Site Registration Wastewater Optimization (8hrs Tues 3rd)…..$200.00 until 7-16-21…….……………..$205.00 Water/Wastewater Courses…………………$260.00 until 7-16-21.…………………..$265.00…………………………$300.00 Laboratory Courses…………………………$275.00 until 6-25-21…………………...$280.00……………………………N/A
NON-MEMBERS OF TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION
Wastewater Optimization (8hrs Tues 3rd)...…...$250.00 until 7-16-21……….…………..$255.00 Water/Wastewater Courses……………………$360.00 until 7-16-21.…………………..$365.00…………………………..$400.00 Laboratory Courses……………………………$375.00 until 6-25-21……..….…………$380.00……………………………..N/A Registration fees include luncheons on August 3, 4 and 5. Extra luncheon tickets may be purchased for $18.00 each.
BEST TASTING WATER CONTEST
There will be a Best Tasting Water Contest on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 with winners in two categories: systems serving less than 10,000 persons and systems serving over 10,000 persons. THIS CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL SYSTEMS WHICH TREAT THEIR WATER –BOTH GROUND AND SURFACE SUPPLIERS. Those interested should contact Mike Michaud at mike.michaud@abilenetx.gov or 325/676-6041.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
A Golf Tournament will be held at 12-noon, Monday, August 2, 2021 at Maxwell Golf Course. The fee of $75.00 includes green and cart fees, lunch and refreshments. Those interested should contact Valerie Ramos at (325) 676-6419 or Kenny Doss at kenny.doss@abilenetx.gov or (325) 548-2237.
HOTELS
The MCM Elegante Suites, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., 325-698-1234 will be our host hotel. The MCM and The Courtyard by Marriott, 4350 Ridgemont Dr. 325-695-9600, are offering the State Rate of $96.00/night until July 16, 2021. Identify being a Water School Attendee. List of Abilene hotels is available at (325) 676-6419 or mickey.chaney@abilenetx.gov or valerie.ramos@abilenetx.gov
PRE-REGISTRATION FORM CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL
Pre-Registration for Lab required by June 25, 2021. Pre-Registration For Surface Water I and All Others Required by July 16, 2021.
PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PERSON – COPY AS REQUIRED - P R I N T C L E A R L Y
Name: __________________________________________ Badge Name (Nickname) __________________________________ TCEQ License # or S.S.N: ___________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________________ Course Selection: ________________________________ Day Phone/Fax: (_____) __________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip: ________________ Representing: ___________________________________ T.W.U.A. District/Chapter: _________________________________ Bill my (Visa) (MasterCard) #: ____________________________________Security Code________ Exp. Date: ____________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL (CWTRS) REFUND REQUEST MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE REGISTRAR MICKEY CHANEY BY AUGUST 03, 2021. MAIL FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: MICKEY CHANEY – WATER ADMIN. – P.O. BOX 60, ABILENE, TX 79604
License Exams: Must be Preapproved (best sent in before Jun. 29, 2021) with TCEQ to be able to Test
MasterCard/Visa for pre-registration thru the TWUA Central Office Only at (888) 367-8982 or Fax (512) 459-7124 but confirm registration with Mickey Chaney at 325/548-2237 or Fax 325/548-2017 or email: mickey.chaney@abilenetx.gov
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Employer:______________________________________ Job Title:_______________________________________ Amount of Dues Enclosed: $________________________ Signature of Member:_______________________________________ Today's Date:______________________________________________ A portion of your TWUA Dues is allocated for a subscription to the Texas Water Utilities Journal. Submit all dues to the TWUA Central Office: TWUA Central Office, 210 East Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Tx. 78634 For more information, Ms. Adee at: 512-279-8129. Fax: 512-459-7124.
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TCEQ APRIL LICENSES BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER BARECKY, TRAVIS BENITEZ, ROBERTO A BIGGS, JUSTIN T BROOKS, LISA E BROOKS, MICHAEL BROWN, VICTOR ONEAL BRUSKEWITZ, ANDREW BUCIOR, KC A CANTU, HUGO FERMIN HARO, MARC ANTHONY HERNANDEZ, GABRIEL JARAMILLO, GUADALUPE KROGSTAD, CHRIS LUMBLEY, MATTHEW ALLEN MENDOZA, DAVID JOSUE RIDER, JUSTIN DOYLE SAMPLEY, LESLIE COLE SMITH, RYAN MATTHEW STARRETT, STEVEN R TEAGUE, ROBERT S TERRY, MICHAEL WILEY, KIERSTEN B WOODS, DALTON ALLEN WYLIE, BRANDON CHACE CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR ARPERO, JAIME R SR CASTANO, LETICIA
CLASS C
COLON-CARABALLO, JAVIER
GAMEZ, RAYMOND
DANESHPARVAR, MARYAM
GARCIA, NOEL
CHISM, GLEN I
FINLEY, BRANDON TYLER
GARDNER, NATHAN T
CRAFT, ROBERT L
FLORES, JEU
GIRARD, ELLIOT
CROMWELL, DANIEL N
HERNANDEZ, JOHN EDWARD
GONZALEZ, JEOVANI
CRUZ, EDWARD
MARTINEZ, OSCAR
GUERRA LOPEZ, FRANCISCO
DAVIDSON, ERIC
MCCHESTER, CURKOYE
HARVEY, CARSON J
DUNCAN, TRAVIS L
MCKEE, CLINTON LEE
HERNANDEZ, JOSE
EDWARDS, BLAKE R
MELDRUM, ASHLEY L
JONES, ANDREW STERLING
GARCIA, HEBERTO II
MORTON, SAMUEL W
KENDZIE, JAKOB LEWIS
GARCIA, ROBERT J
MOUNTAIN, LORA LEE
MITCHELL, CAMERON RAY
GOVEA, EDGAR MARTIN
PETRUSH, BENJAMIN T
MONEY, SARAH
GREEN, CLAYTON S
PODSCHELNE, PAUL ALAN
MONTANEZ, JOSE DEJESUS
HAGEN, NICHOLAS
REEVES, ISAAC
PEREZ, EDWARD L
HARVEL, JOSHUA E
SINNIE, TAJERRIOUS
PHILLIPS, RIMON J
JORDAN, AUSTIN BRYAN
TOLEDO, ADRIAN
ROSALES, JACOB BENJAMIN
KJETLAND, DENNIS TOD
TREVINO, RENE G
SMITH, GARRETT KYLE
LEWIS, DARRIS BRANDON
TYLER, GREGORY LYNN
SNEED, CHARLES E SR
OGDENCLARK, HEATHER L
WELLS, BLAKE EVAN
SULLIVAN, CHANCZ
PETERMAN, SCOTT W
WRIGHT, SPENCER
TAGLE, JUAN ALFREDO
RAESNER, LARRY A
VALDEZ, ROGELIO M
RHONE, ALISON A
WATER DISTRIBUTION
WALDROP, DAVID ALLEN
SALDANA, ANGEL M
OPERATOR
WALKER, TIMOTHY C
CLASS B
WATER OPERATOR
VARGAS, BRANDON R
DUNHAM, PATRICK E
CLASS A
WILLIAMSON, TYLER
GRANT, CHARLES E JR
WITHERS, NATHAN ROSS
HERCHEK, ROBERT W
BEARDEN, JACK E
JOHNSON
SOTO, JOSE G
BOLING, DASAN B
SWINDLE, KEVIN J
CARRILLO, RICHARD
SAMPLES, ERNEST W TEALE, TRENT TINER, MITCHELL
ALEJANDRA
SURFACE WATER TREATMENT
GIDEON, JAMES W
OPERATOR
CLASS C
LEGG, CHRISTOPHER L
CLASS B
BURCHARD, MICHEAL T II
CLASS D
HARPER, CARI MERRITT, JUSTIN MAKINSEY RODRIGUEZ, KENNETH THOMAS SCHWAUSCH, RYAN ALBERT
ACOSTA, EDWARD SR
VERNATTER, CHARLIE E
FORGAS, BRIAN T
WELLS, AARON O
HILL, ALICIA G
WICKMAN, CRAIG
KATUWAL, KUMAR
YOUNG, JOSEPH W
SCOTT, MICHAEL D
GROUND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR
TAYLOR, PAUL A CLASS C
CLASS B OLVERA-SANCHEZ, JOSE A
BARNETT, MICHAEL L BURNS, SIMONE ARIELLE
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DUCKWORTH, WILLIAM E JR
CAMPOS, ALEJANDRO CANNEDY, CHRISTOPHER
AGUINAGA, SAUL
CHAMBERS, MICHAEL C
AGUIRRE, ANDREW
DAY, MARCUS BOYD
JOHNATHAN
DICKEY, JUSTIN W
ALEMAN, ANTHONY
DUBON, JEIRD HARRISON
ANDERSON, BILL
ELDER, NOAH SCOTT
ARANDA, AARON
ENSIGN, CODY R
ARAUJO, JOSE BENITO
FLORES, ALEX
BELL, NICKALUS
FLORES, FRANCISCO J
BEVARD, CODY MICHAEL
FRANCO, DAVID
BIRD, NATHAN ROBERT
GALVEZ, FRANCISCO
BISHOP, TRAVIS EDWARD
June 2021
TCEQ APRIL LICENSES BLATCHLEY, BLAKE
PAHL, RYAN
FELDMAN, CHANCE
MITCHELL, KENNETH
BOWDEN, GABRIEL
PALERMO, VINCENT EDWARD
GALLARDO, RAFAEL
POWELL, ROBERT DAVID
CABALLERO, ADALBERTO
PANKRATZ, MICHAEL JULIUS
GARCIA, CARLOS MANUEL
SALAZAR, MICHAEL
CAPERTON, JAMES
PAREDES RIVERA, JOSHUA
GARZA, ROEL RAUL
SANDERS, JESSE
CASTILLO, FAUSTINO
ALBERTO
GIBBONS, MICHAEL
SPRUILL, BRANDON ALLEN
COCHRAN, STEPHEN
PAYNE, ETHAN
GRADO, STEVEN A
TRIPPE, ZACHARY WILLIAM
COLEMAN, CHRISTOPHER L
PERDUE, CANDACE
JONES, OAKLEY BRAYDEN
VEGA, JULIO
DAVIS, JAMES R
PEREZ, EDUARDO
LIGHT, TIFFANY LYNN
DREES, DAKOTA
PEREZ, JOSE DANIEL
MAKASINI, TEVITA
DUBLIN, MICHAEL BRENTON
PRATHER, MATTHEW SHANE
MARTIN, CODY SHANE
DUNN, JUSTIN
PULLEY, KELSIE
MORALEZ, ANGEL
CAVIN, DAVID
EGERTON, TERRANCE
RECHNER, MICHAEL
MORGAN, RICHARD STEPHEN
DENBY, DAVID R
ESTRADA, EDGAR
ROBICHEAUX, MICHAEL
MUNOZ, ABEL ARTHUR
FIERRO, RICHARD M
FAHSHOLTZ, JOSEPH PAUL
ROJAS, ISIDRO III
NORWOOD, JAKOB O
GRIFFETH, HUNTER A
FEDRICK, TYLER MATTHEW
ROSS, JOSEPH
OLINEY, MICHAEL ROYAL
GRIFFITH, AARON JACOB
FINDLEY, TERENCE J
RUELAS, ADRIAN
OWENS, WILLIAM
GUTIERREZ, NOE JR
GARCIA, CARLOS
RUIZ ANTONIO, RENE
PASKET, JEFFREY
LANE, STEPHEN A
GARCIA, CHRISTIAN
SANDLIN, ASHLEY BRYAN
QUESADA, DYLAN
MERINO ALVARADO,
GARIBAY, MARC ANTHONY
SCOTT, MARK
RODRIGUEZ, RENE A
OSWALDO ADALBERTO
GONZALES, JOHN DANIEL
SOLIS, STEVEN MANUEL
ROSALES, RAFAEL
MOORE, JUSTIN L
GRANADOS, JUAN
TAPP, MICHAEL L
SALAZAR, JUBEL
SIERRA, EFRAIN J
GRANT, CHRISTOPHER
TEEMS, MATTHEW P
SAMUELSON, SHANE J
GUERRERO, BENITO
THOMPSON, PATRICK
SHEGUIT, JOSEPH MARK
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
HALL, CHARLOTTE LYNN
CHRISTOPHER
SOLANO, CARLOS
OPERATOR
HARCROW, CODY GARRETT
TORRES, JUAN CARLOS
SOTO, MIGUEL ANTHONY
HEAP, WILLIAM CODY
TURNER, EDMUND T
SPANGLER, GASTON N
HENDERSON, LYNARD
URBANSKI, ZACHARY
TENA, CHRISTOPHER
LARUE
VANN, DAVID
TOMAS, JONATHAN
BEARD, JASON L
HULSEY, LOUIS GUY
VELASQUEZ, KATHY
WASHINGTON, OTIS JAMES
DELGADILLO, MARK L
JARA, TIMOTHY PAUL
WADE, IVAN KYLE
YORK, DAKOTA W
DOAN, TRAM T
JENKINS, SHAWN T
WHITE, JUSTIN DAVID
JONES, BALEY RENEE JUAREZ, JOSUE ADRIAN JUBELA, HUNTER KARM, STACY CISNEROS KUENSTLER, BRANDON S LEIGH, JEREMY S LOPEZ, JIMMY LOPEZ, MIGUEL MAYORGA, ARTURO MCALLISTER, MICHAEL JOE MERCER, WESLEY MERCIER, ANTHONY JUSTUS MULLEN, BRADLEY M ORQUIZ, RAMON OUDEKERK, DOUGLAS J
June 2021
WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR COLLECTIONS I ALANIZ, ULYSSES AMAYA, NICHOLAS BARRIOS, ERIC JOHN BENNER, CARL DELANE CALVERT, BRADLEY DAVID CERVANTES, PATRICK RENE CONTRERAS, JOSHUA J COULTER, JOSHUA JACOB DELAROSA, GABRIEL XAVIER DELTORO, DANIEL
COLLECTIONS III
CLASS A
GONZALEZ, ARNOLD COLLECTIONS II
HUTCHINSON, JOHN D PETERSEN, KARL J
ANDERSON, ERIK M
REYNOLDS, JARROD N
ANDERSON, JOHN C
ROWLAND, MATTHEW C
BARTON, JUSTIN C
WINTERSTEEN, TAYLOR D
CABRERA, JOSE CORNEJO, OSCAR
CLASS B
DAWKINS, DUANE D ENGLEDOWL, WILLIAM A
APPLEGATE, ROBERT W
HALL, THOMAS
BARNES, CORRIE C
HAYES, JAKE
BRANDT, JOHN P
HERNANDEZ, OCTAVIANO JR
CORNELIUS, KYLE S
MACHIN, CHRISTOPHER T
CRAWFORD, MATTHEW
MARTINEZ, JOSE MANUEL
DAZEY, BOBBY D
MILLS, DAVID L JR
DELACRUZ, CARLOS
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TCEQ APRIL LICENSES KENNEDY, CHARLES P
SALDANA, JOSE A JR
KEELING, COLYNN S
SOLORIO, GIONNI
KUHN, SHAUN P
SANCHEZ, JOHN EDWARD
LARA, JESUS ROBERTO
STOUT, GARY J
LIZAOLA, DANIEL
SECUNDINO, FELIX
LIRA, SAUL
SWICK, RAYMOND LEE
MANCUSO, CHRIS M
SHIRLEE, PAUL J
LUNA, GAVINO JAVIER
VOIGHT, CHRISTOPHER
NOLEN, JOHN W
SOTKOVSKI, ROBERT C
MARION, TRAVEON
HOWARD
PYLE, CAITLIN S
SPARKS, JAMES
MARTINEZ AVILA, ISAEL
WAGNER, CRAIG ALAN
REID, MICHAEL K
TAYLOR, JOSH T
ALEJANDRO
WALSH, BEN P
RUSSELL, ADA A
VELASQUEZ, GERARDO
MARTINEZ, DYLAN JAMES
WHITE, JUSTIN DAVID
THIBODEAUX, DANNY J
WALKER, JON M SR
MAXHAM, NICHOLAS
WHITEHEAD, JEREMY
TORRES, GELACIO
ZAWICKI, KENNETH
MOORE, RUSSELL
WORTHINGTON, ZACKERY
WAGNER, MICHAEL W
ZIMMERMAN, JACOB R
CHRISTOPHER
ZAMORA, ROBERT L II
NOLAN, QUINN
ZURITA, VICTOR
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CLASS D
CAPPS, BRITTANY MARIE
ABRAMSON, CLINTON
RAMIREZ, DANIEL R
CASTILLO, HECTOR
BARRON, JUAN
RANGEL, KIMBERLY
MODESTO
BOSCAN, SANTIAGO DAVID
REASOR, COLBY R
CUDE, MICHAEL JOSEPH
CANTER, VERNON DANIEL
REECE, AUSTIN DANIEL
DAVIS, SCOTT J
CASTILLO, JOE MICHAEL
REYES, JOSHUA
DELAGARZA, ROBERT
CLARK, MARK D
REYNA, ROBERTA
WILLIAM
CRUZ, ANTONIO A
RODRIGUEZ, ARTURO
DELEON, JUSTIN
DAWSON, TYLER
RODRIGUEZ, MARIO
FLOWERS, ZACHARY DEAN
EATON, DEVON DWAYNE
FRITSCHE, CHANCE W
EDWARDS, JOSHUA MICHAEL
GREEN, JOSEPH
FRY MCCULLOUGH, TYLENE
GRISSETT, LANDON
RENEE
GUNTHER, MATTHEW J
GARCIA, ALBERTO
GUTIERREZ, LUIS A
GRAVES, SHANE
KIDD, DONNIE E
GRIFFIN, CLAYTON BO
KUNTZ, JESSE
HAMAD, ZACHARY ANDREW
MCDEARMON, MICHEAL S
HILL, TAYLOR RAY
NIETO, BRICE RYAN
HURST, AUSTIN BLAKE
PRICE, JOHN W
IVY, SAMUEL FRANK
REES, RICHARD ALAN
KACIR, GEORGE C
ORDAZ, JOHNNY PENA, JOHN M
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EGSW
Environmental Group Southwest
WIPES IN PIPES
With Micro-Solve® microorganisms multiply. This reduces the grease that binds wipes together. Micro-Solve® reduces the risk of contact with disease.
Wipes when flushed and combined with other products and grease that is poured down drains, create "fatbergs". Once they enter the sewer lines, they can accumulate and cause backups, damaging the city's infrastructure.
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