June 2023

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JOURNAL

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Texas Water Utilities Association

Regional Training – 2023

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2023

DATES

July 11-13, 2023

August 28-31, 2023

August 14-17, 2023

September

November

(Not all regions offer Surface 1 which is a 24 hour class these above dates reflect all regions starting on Monday and offering 24 hour classes. Once we receive all the schools fliers we will post if in fact the school begins on Monday at 1:00 or Tuesday at 8:00 )

Check the TWUA Website for the most up-to-date information related to TWUA Regional opportunities. If travel and being in crowds cause you concern or your employer has not approved travel, please look at the TWUA Computer Based Training options. (https://twua.org/online-class-dates)

Dates for Annual School 2023. The dates for the 105th Annual School in Corpus Christi, are September 18th – 21st 2023. This will be Monday thru Thursday. The events have been pushed forward a day. Opening Session and Awards will be Monday. The school will begin Tuesday and conclude with vendor move out at noon Thursday.

Southwest Texas Regional School – San Marcos ..............

East Texas Regional School - Longview ........................

Far West Texas Regional School – Fort Stockton ..........

TWUA Annual School – Corpus Christi ....................

18-21, 2023

West Texas Regional School - Lubbock .......................

7-9, 2023

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:

Mike Norris - Chair of Management

Jim Siddall – President

Clarence L. Wittwer – President-Elect

Vicente Carrizales – Vice President

Bill Brown – First Past President

John Krause – Second Past President

Ric O’Conner – Vendor Rep. / Ex. Officio

Russell Hamilton - Executive Director

Front Cover Photo Courtesy of: Barbara Crumby

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

by Jim Siddall

When operators are asked why do you attend a Regional Training School?

Many respond “to get the knowledge to pass a license examination.” Our Regional Schools are an excellent venue to get that knowledge, but there is so much more to be gained by your attendance.

It only took a global pandemic to realize that some of our training, and for some, daily work could be done from home. It’s kind of funny, but things that weren’t meant to be done from home in the past such as attending meetings, doing your job, and obtaining training are now all of a sudden completely well-accepted to be done in your pajamas, on your couch.

You could ask yourself why you should ever leave your house again, apart from going for walks. So, let’s see why attending District meetings and Regional Schools is still a big deal, probably more than ever before. Top of the list must be the value of District Meetings and Regional Schools. Yes, there are money savings in attending meetings and training in person. At almost all meetings you get two hours of renewal training, in both water and wastewater and most districts provide a meal. The average dues for TWUA are around $85. If you think about it, 12 meals could cost that much and where else can you get 48 hours of training for $85. If you join TWUA before or when you register for a Regional School you save $100, at large membership is $60, so that’s $40 bucks in your pocket and you have TWUA membership benefits for a year.

Regional Schools are not only about training courses, they’re about the community and the people who

attend them. After the long wait to be able to meet in person again, in-person events are finally happening again, bringing together people from all different geographical areas, technical backgrounds, and utility experiences.

What better place to share your ideas, get valuable feedback and connect with relevant people as an operator than at a Regional School or at your District meeting. Networking is a two-way street. That means seeking training opportunities is a must and that’s not really something we always enjoy doing as operators. You get out of these meetings what you put in. However, being in the company of other operators that understand you and share many of the same values as you are a big benefit. Talking to other people, communicating your ideas, and improving your skills is much easier. The rapport of the meetings is incredible. Even the small talk at our meetings is often beneficial. Talking about problems or solutions with other operators is always helpful. Some of the best ideas for improvement occur between classes or at some of the hosted events after class.

You can’t avoid the fact that Regional Schools help you learn new things. Not only by listening to talks and presentations but by the complete experience of attending a training event, helps you to become a better operator. You will hear a lot about things in your field that might be new to you and particularly for new operators, these things could be new features, new regulations, recent technologies, or different work methods that you may not have previously heard of.

Not only do you learn things outside your field of expertise, but schools and meetings give you the opportunity to talk to other operators one-on-one about what they are working on, or problems they are having. You may get advice on how to enhance your own work or gain some new perspectives and knowledge. Or you might be able to help a fellow operator solve a problem they are having. Either way, you will walk

out as an improved operator.

One of my personal favorites of attending Regional Schools is the fact that they offer you a glimpse into the latest trends and technologies. Knowing them is crucial to staying on top of your profession. If you’re interested in finding out more about the latest trends in water utilities, then a Regional School is the place to be. Many speakers at these events will present innovative technology or the latest work methods. Consequently, this is a great chance to get a peek at what other people are working on and what are the current and upcoming trends. These ideas can be of excellent value for your daily work as an operator.

One of the biggest advantages of attending District meetings and Regional Schools is meeting the vendors. They not only support the school’s monetarily but also show you the latest technology which makes your job easier and more efficient. They also support our Districts with their membership, and many present the monthly training program. Their product demonstrations give you a firsthand look at the latest trends and developments. Take advantage of your time at the schools and meetings to visit with them.

You get to meet many of the leaders in our profession. The best thing is that not only can you listen to them talk and present their stories, but you can also meet them, have a chat, and get to know them as people. I personally know several people who have advanced their careers through the contacts they made at Regional Schools or District Meetings.

Also, attending Regional Schools and District meetings enables you to demonstrate your commitment to improving your skills. Attending a Regional School shows current and potential employers that you are actively engaged with your field of work and that you are taking an active part in keeping up with your peers.

able to attend any sort of training or public events.

Apart from the training which surely makes you a better operator in what you do, you still get to travel to a new place, get to see a different city, try some new local food, and see local landmarks or tourist attractions. Moreover, often you’ll have the chance to attend an official event or after class event, and together with the points above, what more is there to ask for?

Hope to see you at one (or more) of our Regional Schools or District meetings soon. Start making your plans to attend now. Our next events are: Central Texas School - Killeen June 6 – 8, Southwest Texas School -San Marcos July 11 – 13, Far West School -Fort Stockton August 14 – 17, East Texas School -Longview August 28 - 31and don’t forget the Annual School in Corpus Christi September 18 – 21. Join, Register Early, Save Money!

It shouldn’t be overlooked that attending a Regional School is just an enjoyable experience! Even though there is more work–related than leisure time, attending Regional Schools can still be enjoyable – especially after 3 years of not being

by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director

Father, we bow our heads in respect and humbly say thank you, as we acknowledge that you are the creator. We take comfort in knowing that You remain in charge and control of life as we understand it. We need You, and we welcome You in all we do. We come into Your presence seeking Your grace, calm, guidance, and forgiveness. Father, we pray for Your mercy and grace, and we ask that You guide, direct, protect, and bless TWUA and its members. Father, we thank you for your forgiveness as we offer praise in the name of Jesus. Amen

The drought is still concerning in parts of Texas. Parts of Texas are getting a lot of rain, but watersheds remain dry. In West Texas, Lake Spence is sitting at 17.9 % (+ 0.9 %). White River is sitting at 22.8 % (+11.3 %). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 43.3 % (+13.5 %), and Greenbelt is at 13.0 % (+1.6 %). If you want a complete look at current lake levels, go to waterdatafortexas.org. The drought has never left for some.

The population of Texas is now exceeding 30 million. Interestingly, there is a geographical area within the state where if you begin in San Antonio and draw a line across to Houston, then up to Dallas – Ft. Worth and go back down IH-35 to San Antonio, taking in Austin (making a triangle). Within this area contains five of the largest cities in the United States and accounts for 21 million of the 30 million Texas population.

Annual School – the 105th Annual School will remain in Corpus Christi. The dates are September 18th – 21st, 2023. Not sure at this point the specifics of how the 105th will be celebrated, but please, make plans now to come, attend, and be a part of this historic accomplishment. Registration is now open for the host hotel (Omni) and class registration.

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Regional opportunities – San Marcos will be July 11th – 13th, 2023. Fort Stockton

(confirmed) will be August 14th – 17th, 2023. Longview will be August 28th – 31st, 2023. Lubbock will be November 7th – 9th, 2023. The entire regional calendar and links to all the fliers will be activated as soon as possible, so you can register for any region now, using budgets more efficiently.

San Marcos, Fort Stockton, Longview, and the TWUA Training Calendar – What do these items share? Provides for the upcoming Regional School in-person training for TWUA. If the June regional events are not a good fit for you, then the computer-based electronic classes are happening weekly. Fliers and registration information are available on the TWUA.org website. We recognize that you have a choice regarding training, and we thank you for supporting TWUA.

Computer Upgrades – TWUA Central Office and our I.T. folks (Leon) have been busy with a migration of a new database and operational interfaces. The process has hit a few bumps, but we are plugging through, and the association will end up with a system that will serve our current and future needs. For those who have registered for training classes, thank you for your patience and understanding. For those unaware of the changes and upgrades, take a look and understand that this is a work in progress, and it will only improve.

Should you experience problems, PLEASE call Central Office for assistance – at 888-367-8982. The goal of Central Office is to provide 3 to 4 online training opportunities each week and support in-person events around the state.

One of the issues we faced when we migrated data was multiple records attached to the same person. It seems users could not remember passwords, so they would just create another account. THIS IS IMPORTANT – The new system will not allow multiple records for the same user. How are we able to do this ? Each account has a unique identifier, and that is your social security number. TCEQ requires a social until a license is issued, and we are using that same philosophy. TWUA has multiple layers of security, and socials are well protected. We share your fears about identity theft. We have confidence in the new encryption process and system design, and we ask for your trust.

District Meeting Attendance – TWUA maintains that the monthly district meeting concept is the best way to obtain renewal hours and build contacts. Sharing information and problem-solving can easily happen in this monthly meeting format. How long has it been since you attended a monthly district meeting? As the commercial used to say, “Well partner, that’s too long.”

The Story (Poem) Goes Something Like This –

See It Through – Edward A. Guest

When you’re up against a trouble,

And your future may seem grim, But don’t let your nerve desert you;

Keep yourself in fighting trim. If the worst is bound to happen,

Spite of all that you can do, Running from it will not save you,

See it through!

Even hope may seem but futile,

When with troubles you’re beset, But remember you are facing

Just what other men have met. You may fail, but fall still fighting;

Meet it squarely, face to face; Lift your chin and set your shoulders,

Plant your feet and take a brace. When it’s vain to try to dodge it,

Do the best that you can do; You may fail, but you may conquer,

See it through!

Black may be the clouds about you

Don’t give up, whate’er you do; Eyes front, head high to the finish.

See it through!

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

5 STEPS TO PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY

Hannah Moss, Govloop

It’s common workplace wisdom that to get things done or be productive, you need to have a plan. It’s also common practice to start projects by making a list of what all needs to get done. But, there is a big difference between a to-do list and a plan. Do you know the difference?

A to-do list is simply that – a list. It’s an unorganized ledger of tasks that need to be completed at some point, by someone. While they codify objectives to execute, they do little else. In contrast, a plan is a strategy for execution. It comprises all the resources – including your own efforts and tasks – to tactically achieve an objective.

To unlock your personal productivity and really get things done, you need a plan. Follow these five steps to make a weekly plan that makes your projects achievable and helps you be as productive as possible.

1. WRITE IT DOWN

The most important productivity tip we can offer is to write everything down. And we mean everything.

There are multiple reasons why making a to-do list helps improve productivity. For one, writing down information helps us retain it. It’s less likely that you’ll miss an important task if you have it written down, waiting to be crossed out once completed. Plus, you’ll get the simple satisfaction of marking off those objectives

But more than writing down your daily tasks, you should make note of anything on the horizon. For instance, if you have a project kicking off in a couple of weeks, go ahead and put that in your planner. Not only does this practice ensure that nothing falls of your radar; but writing down upcoming tasks helps free your mind to focus on your more imminent deadlines.

2. BREAK IT DOWN

As your write down your immediate tasks, make sure to avoid a common to-do list mistake: writing down goals, rather than tasks.

The secret to a good to-do list is chronicling tasks that you can

execute in a specific amount of time – often in one sitting. In contrast, goals are often too broad and take multiple steps to achieve. The problem with writing down those broad project outcomes is that they aren’t executable. They are objectives, but they are not tasks. You cannot cross them off the list after an hour or even a day of work.

That doesn’t mean you should ignore your objectives. Instead, break down your goals into manageable steps. For instance, if you are planning an event you will want to write down “Call vendors” or “Send calendar holds for the date” rather than simply “plan event”.

3. ESTABLISH PRIORITIES

As the saying goes, “You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.” While you’ll want to write down everything, you know you won’t accomplish every task in a single day. Plan for that reality by establishing priorities for what needs to get done today, what needs to get done this week, and what might simply be nice to achieve if time allows. Plan your day accordingly, separating tasks by deadline and importance.

Your goal, on the other hand, should be distinctly achievable. They are the statements of what, albeit broadly, needs to happen to meet a certain objective. For instance, your goal might be to complete a project by a certain date to support department needs. You goal might also be personal, such as sticking to a new habit for a set amount of days.

Together, your mission and your goals can help you prioritize what tasks to complete, in which order and with what amount of effort. A high-priority task will both support your mission and achieve your more defined goal.

5. APPLY YOUR PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY HABITS

Do you thrive in the mornings, when your ideas and energy are fresh? Or do you need a couple cups of coffee and some personal reflection before you can really dive into your work? There’s no wrong way to approach your day, but it’s important to understand what habits work for you. Then, adjust your schedule to accommodate your peak productivity times.

For instance, if you aren’t a morning person but get a jolt of energy right after lunch, try to schedule meetings, touch bases, or low-lift tasks for the early parts of your day. Carve out your afternoon for the more complex tasks that require more of your focus.

To help guide your prioritization efforts, it’s important to consider both your overarching mission and your mid-term goals. These are not the same thing, though they are equally significant to address as you prioritize your daily work.

Your mission is the long-term objective that you, as well as your team and even your organization, are working to achieve. A mission might be something executable, such as ending world hunger, but even in that case, the mission is complex and long-term.

More often, missions have no defined end state. It is something you will consistently work toward, with each task or project working to improve it. For instance, helping the American people through public service might be your goal.

Of course, your personal productivity is more than just knowing what time of day you’re ready to tackle the hard stuff. You can also benefit from investigating other habits, like why you procrastinate and what sort of tasks energize you most. As you learn more about what makes you personally productive, try to adapt your approach and schedule to fit your style.

4. KEEP YOUR MISSION & GOALS TOP-OF-MIND

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES TRAINING SCHEDULE

To register for any TWUA Training Classes – the preferred method of registration is using the online computer based electronic process, activated by clicking on specific event(s). For those who do not have internet as an option you may complete the registration form and fax to (512) 459-7124 and additionally you may contact TWUA Central Office @ 888-367-8982. Please Note – Due to recent increases for training materials, class costs have changed. Early Bird preregistration is defined to mean 30-days prior to any training event. All registrations received after the Early Bird period must pay additional registration fee. Central Office strongly encourages everyone to take advantage of the Early Bird pricing and utilize the computer based (electronic) registration.

20-Hour Classes: (Early Bird Pre-registration) $325 member $425 Non-member Onsite $375 member $475 Non-member

24-Hour Classes: (Early Bird Pre-registration) $385 member $485 Non-member Onsite $435 member $535 Non-member

You may register on line by following the training tab drop downs or HTTP://TWUA.ORG/TRAINING.PHP COMPUTER BASED TRAINING MAY VARY.

ONLINE CLASS DATES

TWUA LIVE, INSTRUCTOR LED - COMPUTER BASED TRAINING

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

REGIONAL SCHOOL DATES

TWUA IN PERSON TRAINING

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

TRAINING CALENDAR ALL TWUA SCHEDULED TRAINING

http://twua.memberize.com/clubportal/Calendar.cfm?clubID=1715

Prevent Heat Illness at Work

Ou tdoor and indoor heat exposure can be dangerous.

Ways to Protect Yourself and Others

Ease into Work . Nearly 3 out of 4 fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work .

New and returning workers need to build tolerance to heat (acclimatize) and take frequent breaks

Follow the 20% Rule. On the first day, work no more than 20% of the shift ’s duration at full intensity in the heat .

Increase the duration of time at full intensity by no more than 20% a day until workers are used to working in the heat

Drink Cool Water

Drink cool water even if you are not thirsty — at least 1 cup every 20 minute s.

Take Rest Breaks

Take enough time to recover from heat given the temperature, humidity, and conditions.

Find Shade or a Cool Area

Take breaks in a designated shady or cool location.

Dress for the Heat

Wear a hat and light- colored, loose-fitting, and breathable clothing if possible

Watch Out for Each Other

Monitor yourself and others for signs of heat illness.

If Wearing a Face Covering

Change your face covering if it gets wet or soiled. Verbally check on others frequentl y.

First Aid for Heat Illness

The following are signs of a medical emergency! Abnormal thinking or behavior ?? ? ? ? ? Slurred speech

Loss of consciousness

1 CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY

2 COOL THE WORKER RIGHT AWAY WITH WATER OR ICE

3 STAY WITH THE WORKER UNTIL HELP ARRIVES

Watch for any other signs of heat illness and act quickly. When in doubt, call 911.

If a worker experiences :

Headache or nausea

Weakness or diz ziness

Heavy sweating or hot, dry skin

Elevated body temperature

Thirst

Decreased urine output

Take these actions:

Give water to drink

Remove unnecessar y clothing

Move to a cooler area

Cool with water, ice, or a fan

Do not leave alone

Seek medical care if needed

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).

CYBERSECURITY

by Wanda Venter

by Wanda Venter

We have entered the 5G era, but Wi-Fi is still being developed and updated. Both network options provide high speeds, low latency, and extensive user capacities. They have similar deployment and maintenance cost, but each are ideally suited for different uses. In everyday life,

We have entered the 5G era, but Wi-Fi is still being developed and updated. Both network options provide high speeds, low latency, and extensive user capacities. They have similar deployment and maintenance cost, but each are ideally suited for different uses. In everyday life,

most of us rely on a Wi-Fi network, whether at home, in an office, or in coffee shops. When we move out of range of the router, our phones switch automatically, and we don’t give it any thought. But what are the key differences? Do we need them both, and do they work together?

most of us rely on a Wi-Fi network, whether at home, in an office, or in coffee shops. When we move out of range of the router, our phones switch automatically, and we don’t give it any thought. But what are the key differences? Do we need them both, and do they work together?

How does Wi-Fi work?

Wi-Fi is a wireless communication technology that uses unlicensed radio frequency spectrums (meaning that anyone can launch their wireless network wherever they please), typically in homes and offices.

Wi-Fi itself is the wireless form of an internet connection. As a simple explanation, an internet connection enters a premise through a hard-wired connection (either a copper coaxial or a fiber-optic line). It connects to a modem, ONT (Optical Network Terminal), or controller (depending on the hard-wired connection).

The internet signal is transmitted from the modem to a router or controller and converted to wireless. That signal is then transmitted to other wireless access points that broadcast that transmission to user devices throughout the premises. The router/controller and access points will receive network traffic wirelessly from connected devices and route it back over the wired connection. Internet service is provided by an internet service provider (ISP) and hardware such as routers and modems.

Wi-Fi, like any other technology, has evolved. The current iteration, Wi-Fi 6 (or Wi-Fi 6e for the expanded version), more technically known as WiFi 802.11ax, is a new form of the Wi-Fi protocol that supports stronger Wi-Fi connections with more throughput and less interference. This standard can reach max speeds of 9.6 Gbps.

How does 5G work?

5G is a designation for the fifth generation of mobile and wireless network communications, utilizing decentralized connectivity potential across various devices. 5G will predominantly serve mobile phones, tablets, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. (See the previous article for a more in-depth discussion about 5G).

What are the key differences between 5G and Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi 6 and 5G mobile communication bring different strengths and limitations. Compared to one another, both can meet gigabit speeds with low latency, suitable for gaming and other applications (interactive video chats, highperformance computing, etc.). Wi-Fi is generally easier to deploy. Once an internet service provider makes an internet connection to a given premise, scaling that installation for full Wi-Fi coverage is a matter of strategically installing wireless routers, access points, etc. Wi-Fi can also support large organizations that need to connect many users in relative proximity.

On the other hand, 5G offers plenty of flexibility. Once the infrastructure is in place, 5G can support various distributed users and applications across multiple devices. Furthermore, 5G can keep a more stable performance level even when many users are connected at once.

While security standards can overlap between the two technologies, Wi-Fi and 5G can provide a secure communication channel. Wi-Fi networks authenticate user access, while 5G authenticates device access. Both can be configured to meet compliance and security standards. However, 5G offers better security by default. Wi-Fi networks broadcast their identity openly by default, even when their network is encrypted. This inherently can be tempting for outsiders to launch attacks against the Wi-Fi network. Weak encryption, access point misconfigurations, and shared passwords can additionally lead to a compromised Wi-Fi infrastructure.

5G standard has been designed in such a way as to enable support for a very high density of devices across the public mobile network infrastructure. This support for high density comes from scheduled network access for all devices, where the network tells the devices when to wake

up, transmit their data, and roam between different radios in the network. This level of predictability reduces congestion, interference, and traffic, among others.

On the other side, due to the random access to wireless mediums implemented by connected WiFi devices, Wi-Fi networks can practically reach their viable capacity at around 50 devices per radio.

Coverage measures how large of an area a wireless network can serve. Thanks to increased power levels and low-band 5G, private 5G can cover hundreds of square miles with speeds ranging from 30 to 250 Mbps. In contrast, Wi-Fi networks extend 150 to 300 feet from their broadcast point. Wi-Fi networks can extend their range by operating on the 2.4GHz band or adding additional hardware, such as wireless bridges or range extenders.

Proper site surveys must be carefully conducted to ensure that each Wi-Fi access point overlaps with another to avoid dead zones. Organizations looking to cover campus buildings, large factories, or warehouses will find 5G to provide better coverage with fewer infrastructure costs. Wi-Fi struggles in challenging environments and suffers from external noise and interference

sources much more significantly compared to 5G cellular.

While it is challenging to understand accurate numbers related to costs for new technological infrastructure, the consensus now is that Wi-Fi remains much less expensive to implement than 5G. However, while 5G is excellent for outdoor communications, it struggles to penetrate common building materials or sustain reception at high altitudes, calling for additional, expensive equipment.

Do you need both?

In reality, most businesses will eventually leverage a mix of 5G and Wi-Fi technologies, including local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN). While Wi-Fi and 5G will be pitted against each other, all signs point to us likely needing both technologies to fully take advantage of tomorrow's internet.

In short, Wi-Fi and 5G differ in their uses, and we need both.

Wanda Venter is a co-founder of Aviaware Technologies Corporation. As an entrepreneur, she has been in the IT industry for over twenty years. Her background includes a Bachelor's degree in Business from Concordia University Texas. Aviaware specializes in custom software design and development, focusing on cybersecurity and disaster recovery to ensure the security and privacy of critical business data.

About the author – Wanda Venter

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67THAnnual East Texas Regional School

Classes Start August 29th thru 31st, 2023

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

COURSE OFFERINGS

WATER WASTEWATER Water and Wastewater Basic Water Basic Wastewater Utilities Safety

Ground Water Production Wastewater Treatment Utilities Management

Water Distribution Wastewater Collection Utilities Calculations

Instructional Design & Evaluation-Instructor 2 Course

40 Hour course that starts at 8:30 AM on October 10th Requires Pre-Registration Member $720 Non-Member $820

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

Classes start at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 29th.

Final classroom locations will be available at registration table

THERE WILL BE NO WALK-UP TESTING

PRE-APPROVAL PAPERWORK MUST BE SUBMITTED TO TCEQ 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TESTING.

Exams for Class “B, C, D” and Class “I, II, & III” Certifications will be given at 1:30 pm, August 31st Contact TCEQ (512-239-6133) with any testing questions.

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Holiday Inn – 300 Tuttle Circle, Longview, TX 75605 Phone: 903-663-6464

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Registration fees include lunch on August 29th and 30th. Extra lunch tickets may be purchased for $15 Join TWUA and save $$$. You will also receive all the benefits of being a TWUA member.

(DEADLINE 9/30/2022)

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

REGISTRATION FORM

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

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY August 18th, 2023

For Pre-Registration: mail, call or fax 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 form completed with check, cash, or money order payable to

Name: SS# or License # :

Course Selection: E-mail:

Representing: Day Phone: Fax:

Address: City: State: Zip:

T.W.U.A. District/Chapter (If Member):

Credit Card: Master Card or Visa (circle one)

Card Number: CVV#

Signature: Expires On: /

ETRS

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

mnorris@tylertexas.com

There are 3 steps in the TCEQ exam process.

1. application/payment

2. approval/conditional approval

3. designate testing location

You are not through the process if you have not designated a testing location with TCEQ!

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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

Individual Membership Application

Use this form to:

1) Join TWUA "At Large"

2) Join TWUA and a District/Chapter

3) Renew your TWUA Membership

Please Print Clearly

Application for:

o Active Member

o Full-Time Student

o Retired Member

o Membership Renewal

o New Member

"At Large" or District/Chapter Name:

Membership for year 20____

Name:

SS# _______ - _______ - __________

Home Address:

City: State: Zip:

Home Phone: ( )

Work Phone: ( )

E-Mail Address:

Employer:

Job Title:

Amount of Dues Enclosed: $

Signature of Member:

Today's Date:

A portion of your TWUA Dues is allocated for a subscription to the Texas Water Utilities Journal.

Submit all dues to the TWUA Central Office: TWUA Central Office, 210 East Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Tx. 78634

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

BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER

ALONSO, DOROTEO

BAILON, GUSTAVO ENRIQUEZ

BLUESTONE, ZAYNE THOMAS

BRIONES, ROBERT JOHN

CALIXTRO, GUSTAVO

COHRON, JOSHUA

CORNELIUS, DANIEL B

CRESPIN, NICHOLAS GEORGE

DOMINGUEZ, MARCUS

DOOL, MICHAEL LAWRENCE

ELIZONDO, ARTEMIO

ENDSLEY, LARRY SAMUEL

ESCAMILLA, JESUS GEOVANNI

ESQUIBEL, BRANDON P

EUBANKS, ROBERT WOODROW

EVERHART, RICHARD K

FRANKLIN, TERRELL

FRYMARK, KRISTOPHER

GARCIA, JUAN JOSE

GOMEZ, DANTE RUIZ

GONZALEZ, JOSEPH

HENRY, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN

HOLMES, JAMES DYLAN

JONES, ZAKARY

JURADO, ADOLFO M

KITTRELL, JOSEPH WAYNE III

LEWIS, DAVID B

MAKASINI, TEVITA

MARTINEZ, ZACHARY AARON

MCALLISTER, JACOB D

MCCARTY, PARKER

PALACIOS, JORGE

PARTRIDGE, AARON

PEREZ, ANGEL ALBERTO

RAMIREZ, JASON

REED, CHRISTOPHER

RIVERA, ERIC

RUSSELL, CODY AARON

RUSSELL, GREGORY SHAUN

SINGH, DAVINDER

THOMAS, JASON

THORNTON, COOPER CHANCE

TORRES, MIGUEL ALEJANDRO

TRENT, JOHN CARL

UNDERWOOD, BRYAN MATTHEW

VAZQUEZ, ERICK FERNANDO

VEGA, GERARDO

VILLARREAL, ROBERT

WARNER, TRAVIS JAMES

WEBB, JACOB

CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR

BANUELOS, JOEL I

BURCHFIELD, DANIEL B

COLORADO-RIVAS, MIGUEL A

GONZALEZ, GARRETT D

GROFF, ROYCE A

JENKINS, HUNTER JOSEPH

JOHNSON, JUSTIN D

LAMB, ANTONIO D

LEDBETTER, DUSTIN

MARTINEZ, RAYNALDO

MCCLENDON, NATHAN J

MURRE, SUSAN E

OCHOA, RAMIRO

POWELL, BRYCE MORGAN DEAN

SPAIN, CHARLES M

STEINMAN, JEFFREY L

SUMPTER, MONTY

TRUMBLE, JEFFREY DANIEL

VONHEEDER, WESLEY A

WEST, CLINT

GROUND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS B

BANUELOS, JOEL I

BURKLUND, REMINGTON C

HOLLEY, RICHARD R

SALAS GONZALEZ, EDUARDO

CLASS C

ACCUOSTI, KRYSTAL ANYSSE

BRYAN, JORDAN L

CAMPION, JAMES

CANALES, JAIME

CASTILLO, HECTOR MODESTO

CHRISTOPHER, DALTON

COOLEY, JEFFREY MORGAN

FRANCIS, MITZI K

FREE, DEVIN

FREEMAN, MILTON GARY

GARCIA, JOVANNY ISSAM

HARRIS, LAWRENCE MICHAEL

HERNANDEZ, MARIO

LONGORIA, EDWARD

MEXICANO, RAYMOND

NORWOOD, ERIC SCOTT

PERALES, JOEL H

PEREZ, JOEL FEDERICO

PETREY, PRESTON C

ROBINSON, SCOTT E

RODRIGUEZ, ANGEL L

ROJAS, ARTURO R

ROMERO, ROBERT AARON

SHELTON, DUSTY

SOSA, ABEL ANTONIO

STANLEY, JOY L

THOMAS, BRADLEY D

THOMPSON, JAMES R

WALKER, BRENT A

WELLS, TERRY PAUL

WOODWARD, JARED JULIUS

SURFACE WATER

TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS B

ALSAAD, ALAA

CRONKWRIGHT, CHASE ROLLIN

CRUZ, ALBERTO

GALVAN, DAVID J

GUTIERREZ, JOSE F JR

SANCHEZ, JESUS M III

WALDEN, KEVIN T

CLASS C

AGADO, NOE

ALVARADO, ROBERT

ANDERSON, KERMIT CARSON

BINGHAM, STEVEN M

BLANK, GREG CHARLES

COOPER, KEVIN AUSTIN

DAVIS, DANIEL

DAWSON, DUSTIN

DULAS, ANTHONY BRIAN

GARZA, RONNIE J SR

GONZALES, ANDREW RICARDO

HART, DYLAN

HERRON, JASON

HUNT-LEWALLEN, TANNER GRAYSON

KISER, JAMES EARL

LIPPERT, DAMON

LOZOYA, AGUSTIN

MARKHAM, JOHN MARK

MCCOMMON, MICHAEL KENT

OWENS, CHRISTAN SHANE

PEREZ, BRANDON TYLER

PERKINS, JULIUS DA-LEE

POROWSKI, NICHOLAS

PUGA, AARON I

THOMAS, TREVANTE

VALDEZ, JOHNNY RUBEN

WELSH, ANDREW

WILSON, JAKE A

WOOTEN, MELANIE

WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR

CLASS B

BURKHEAD, JEFFREY A

DIAZ, ELOY

ESPINOZA, LUIS E

GARZA, ROBERTO

HERNANDEZ, JAIME

KATZ, RICHARD W

VINES, BRANDON C

CLASS C

AVALOS, JOSE JR

BARBOSA, ROBERT LEE

CLEVELAND, TEDDY

COOPER, GARY JOSHUA

COOPER, STEVEN

CORTEZ, DOMINGO

DAVIS, PAUL ANTHONY

EAST, ERIC

GARCIA, ALEJANDRO

GAYDA, RICHARD

GONZALES, MARGARITO EDDIE

GRAY, JESSIE

GREENWOOD, DAVID

HARRIS, NIKOLLAS CARLTON

HUNTER, FRANKLIN DELANO

MIRANDA, VICTOR

MOJICA, JUAN

MONTOYA, JOSE

OLINEY, MICHAEL ROYAL

RANGEL, MARK ANTHONY

RIOS, REYNALDO

SHAW, DAVID M

SMITH, LEO R JR

STALLWORTH, GERALD

THOMPSON, JAMES WESLEY

TOMBAUGH, JACOB ALAN

VAZQUEZ, MELANIE

WALKER, TIMOTHY

WINDSOR, CHRISTOPHER ALAN

WATER OPERATOR

CLASS A

BRUNNER, JOSHUA A

DAVIS, JONATHON C

GARCIA, ALEXANDER

GUTIERREZ, MICHAEL E

MARSH, BRIAN A

POPE, ANDREW M

REED, MARGARET M

SAUCEDA, ELISEO

SEGOVIA, FRANKLIN J

STOROZUK, THEODORE M

WARD, JAMES M

YOUNG, CAMPBELL PAUL

CLASS D

ALEKSINES, TRISTEN

ALLENGER, JOESPH

ALTES, ANDREU

BANKS, GREGORY E

BEYETTE, MICHAEL JOE

BIGAN, SHAWN

BOCANEGRA, VICTORIA

BONNIN, CALEB SEAN

BRADFUTE, RICHARD

BROWN, ADRIAN JOSEPH

BROWN, MATT

CABALLERO, JOE

CAMPBELL, MARK

CARAVANTES, CHRISTOPHER DANIEL

CARTER, GARRETT EASTON

CASTRO, ENRIQUE

CIENFUEGOS, JOSHUA

CLANTON, RAYDEN CAREY

CLEEK, KADEN DREW

CORDON, LUIS

CROW, SEAN ROSS

CUELLAR, CALEB

CUSTER, DARYL LAYNE

DYKOWSKI, MASON

FALCON, RAY

FOUX, TYLER MARIAH

FRENCH, DEVIN

GARZA-URESTI, ESTEBAN H

GILBY, CHRISTIAN

GLASTAD, LUKE DAVID

GOFF, DOUGLAS

GOMEZ, JULIO FRANCISCO

GOMEZ, MAXIMILIANO

GONZALES, ALFREDO

GONZALES, ROGELIO VICENTE

GONZALEZ, ANTONIO

HALEY, KEVIN C

HAMBY, KALEB DEAN

HAMPTON, PHILIP MICHAEL

HARDCASTLE, THOMAS

HATAWAY, JOSHUA JAMES

HENNIGAN, KEITH

HERNANDEZ, CHRISTIAN

HOCK, TOMMY

HOWARD, SHELBY

JACKSON, ANTHONY BRETT

JONES, BENNY

JORDAN, DESMOND

KELLER, CHARLES ANTHONY

LANG, JONNY

LOCKE, GARY

LOERA, STEVE E

MATTHEWS, MARY

MAZUREK, CODY GLEN

MCCORKLE, RICHARD C

MCWILLIAMS, TYLER

MILES, JIMMY

MILLER, JUSTIN DEAN

MONROE, COLBY DILLON

MOON, JOHN

MORENO, NOE RODRIGUEZ

MORRIS, DOUGLAS

MORTENSEN, BLAKE G

NEGRETE, JORGE RAUL

NUSS, DEVEN

OATES, STUART RANDALL

OBERMIER, WAYLON

OCONNOR, RILEY

ORTIZ, MARTIN

PADILLA, IVAN ALEXANDER

PENA, GABRIEL

PEREZ, ZACHARIAH

PERKINS, PHILLIP

PINEDA, JESUS

POYNEER, SIDNEY O

QUINCHIGUANGO, MELANIE

STEPHANIA

REAVES, DANIEL

RECTOR, PRESTON D

REYNA, CORAIMA

RIPPLE, DAVID DWIGHT

RIVAS, KEVIN ALFREDO

RIVERA, SEBASTIAN NICOLAS

ROBERTS, RAYMOND PAUL

ROBINSON, ROBERT J

RODRIGUEZ, VICTOR

ROOKE, CLYDE EDWARD

SALAS, MARCO ANTONIO

SARTEN, ERIC

SHELANDER, KENNETH WAYNE

SIECKMANN, KEAGAN

SILVERS, MICHAEL OWEN

SMITH, RICK

SOTELO, JONATHAN P

SOTO CONTRERAS, LUIS ENRIQUE

SOTO, MICHELLE R

SPELL, COLBY WALTER

SPRAGUE, KEVIN DEVERE

STAKES, JUAN GABRIEL

STANG, DALTON JAMES

TACKETT, RICHARD

TIJERINA, TIMOTHY

UNDERWOOD, SYDNEY

VILLANUEVA, CHRISTOPHER O VILLELA, GISSELLE

WARNER, RICHARD LEE

WESTMORELAND, ASHLEY

WILLIAMS, VICTOR

WILLYARD, TROY DALE

WILSON, CLAYTON HEATH

WILSON, CORY

WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR

COLLECTIONS I

BECK, JASON WILLIAM

BRIGGS, BRYAN KEITH

CALDERA, PEDRO FAVELA

W ith Micro - Solve® microorganisms multiply. This reduces the grease that binds wipes together. Micro - Solve® reduces the risk of contact with disease.

Wipes when flushed and combined with other products and grease that is poured down drains, create "fatbergs". Once they enter the sewer lines, they can accumulate and cause backups, damaging the city's infrastructure.

CAPRAUN, PATRICK

COHRON, JOSHUA

CORTEZ-REYES, NOE

CROCKER, BRICE

DOW, DAVID LEE

DUFOE, BRANDI

FARIAS, JOSE GERARDO

GARIBAY, BRYAN

GONZALES, CHEY MICHAEL

GONZALEZ, BRANDON LEE

GONZALEZ, NICHOLAS

GRAY, BRANDON KEITH

GUERRA, RODOLFO

LAMEY, TODD

LEZA, JESUS

MACIAS, RUBEN

MATA, JASMINE DESIREE

MAYFIELD, RANCE

MCGUIRE, TONY

OCHOLA, TIMOTHY OILECH

PORTER, TAYLOR ALEXANDER

RILEY, RAVEN

ROWIN, HUNTER MATTHEW

SALDIVAR, ANDREW JOSEPH

THORPE, STEVEN M

WOOD, STEVEN WAYNE

COLLECTIONS II

BLAYLOCK, NATHANIEL EUGENE

BROWN, KEVIN E

CRISTOBAL-VEGA, ALFREDO

DELGADILLO, CRYSTAL MARIE

DOWNEY, JACOB DANIEL

KUDER, RUSSELL D

LATOUCHE, TERRENCE R

MENDEZ, ARTURO

NAVARRETE, RAUL H

OSTRANDER, ZACHARY

ROBERTS, BRADLEY S

SANCHEZ, BRIAN

SCHARBACH, KODIE

SESSION, ROY LEE

SHIELDS, GEOFFREY A

STALLWORTH, GERALD

ZAPATA, JOEL G

COLLECTIONS III

BALLEZA, MICHAEL ANTHONY

BELIS, RICHARD M

BOYD, SHANE L

DANIELS, JOSHUA M

FAVELA, RUBEN

GIRARD, ELLIOT

GLAZE, ZACHARY D

KENDZIE, JAKOB LEWIS

MOISE, MARK JAMES

OWENS, MATTHEW WALTER

RHOADES, CONNER

ROLLINS, JOSEPH

ROSE, TRAVIS W

WASTEWATER

TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS A

BRIDGES, TYLER A

COYNE, MICHAEL T

DUPONT, JEFFREY

GONZALES, RICHARD R

JENKINS, RANDALL R

JONES, J C III

KELLEMS, MATT S

KINYA, JASON G

LIVINGSTON, DARNELL L

LOPEZ, ERIC

MASON, LANCE K

MENDEZ, ERIC J

MILES, BRENDA M

RODGERS, GAVIN V

CLASS B

BAKER, PAUL N III

BIAR, RYAN

BLUME, RICHARD C

BRITTON, JASON E

CLOWERS, JUSTIN L

CROSBY, CLIFFORD E

EATON, DEVON DWAYNE

ESIABA, CHINKATA E

FLORES, MICHAEL

GONZALEZ, CLAUDIA

MCCREARY, JACK W III

MILLER, GILBERT

MONFREDA, MATTHEW

MOSELEY, TRAVIS MICHAEL

PENA, NOE JR

PINTO, TOMAS

PIPER, RUSSELL R

PITTS, DALE W

TAVERA, EDGAR R

WATTERS, MATTHEW T

WELBORN, RYAN A

CLASS C

CAGLE, MICHAEL AL

CARROLL, AARON TYLER

CHAVERO, RAMIRO

CHISM, GLEN I

COOPER, SHAWN L

CORTEZ, ROGER A

CREED, LEWIS

EDWARDS, DAMON KENDELL

GARCIA, MANUEL

GOMEZ, JOHN

GONZALEZ, JASON SAUL

JOYCE, JEFF

LI, MINLU

LOERA, FELIPE

MARTINEZ, DYLAN JAMES

ORDAZ, JOHNNY

OSORIO, JOHN

PERRY, CORY K

ROBINSON, BLAKE EVAN

SALAZAR, ROBERT III

SCOTT, DONNIE DURRAN

SMITH, ZACHARY

TYLER, JUSTIN

WOODS, ROBERT

CLASS D

AGHO, IKPONWONSA

ALLEN, JAMIE JACOLBY

BEYETTE, MICHAEL JOE

BROUSSARD, KEMON JOSEPH

BUSTAMANTE, ANGEL G

CARRANZA, VINCENT

CARTER, CASSIE

CAVINS, GERALD DEAN

CENTER, RICHARD JUSTIS

CHOLICO RAMIREZ, HECTOR

CLINTON, DANIEL

COOPER, JAKOB HUNTER

COX, JAYTON

CRANE, MICHAEL LYNN

DEGEORGE, MICHAEL VINCENT

DELONG, LINDSEY

EVANS, BOBBY C

FIALA, JOSHUA ALAN

FLARIDA, THOMAS C

FLORES, IVAN A JR

FRENCH, DEVIN

GARZA, DANIEL ADAM

GARZA, NICHOLAS STAN

GILMORE, JOSHUA

GRIFFIN, FREDERICK DEWAINE

GRIPPO, VINCENT

HARRIS, MARCUS TREMAINE

HAYTHE, BRIAN

HENAGER, WACEY

JACKSON, GREGORY

JONES, BRIAN JOE

LASSAIR, CHRISTOPHER

LEDEZMA, EDUARDO

LEMIRE, VIVIANO

LOPEZ, ANTONIO DYLAN

LOPEZ, JESUS

LOTSEY, MICHAEL D

MCELYEA, JEFFREY T

MELANCON, JULIAN RYAN

MENDEZ, ABRAHAM

MILLS, TRAVIS

MIRELES, LANISE MARIE

MORRIS, JOEL DENVER

MUNOZ, MANUEL Z

OAKES, HAYDEN

PENNELL, ANTHONY

PENSYL, COLTON

REYNOSA BENITEZ, RURIEL

ROCHA, SERGIO

ROGOSCH, JEFF DANIEL

SAENZ, DAVID

SALGADO, WILLIAM

SEILER, ROBERT

SIMPSON, KEVIN

SLOVER, TROY BANO

SOSA, OSCAR

SPAKES, JERRY CALVIN

SPENCER, LOGAN J

STURDEVANT, CORY TRAE

TORRES, JUAN FAUSTINO

TRAMMELL, NICHOLAS RYAN

TYLER, CLIFFORD

VELASQUEZ, DANIEL

WATSON, DERRIC

WEWE, JOSH

WEYMOUTH, JON R

WINING, DWIGHT

YOUNG, CAMERON SCOTT

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

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

In the interest of safety, paper exams have been cancelled through 2020. However, there are some computer-based testing centers that remain open. To schedule a computer-based exam, please contact the CBT centers near you to verify if they are still operating. For other questions or concerns, please email licenses@tceq.texas.gov

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