June 2024

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Texas Water Utilities Association Regional Training – 2024

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2024

DATES

Killeen – June 3rd – 6th , 2024 Longview – August 27th – 29th , 2024 Annual School – September 23rd – 26th , 2024 Lubbock – November 4th – 7th , 2024 (To Be Confirmed)

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

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

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

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:

Jim

Clarence

David

Mike

Bill

Ric

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

by Clarence Wittwer

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

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

I honestly hope that everyone is ready! Many of you have experienced the increase in volatile, out of nowhere storms across Texas recently, not just our colleagues along the coast. Drastic weather changes are becoming more frequent and doing so much damage. I have personally seen storms come out of nowhere, destroy my sheds and then disappear to a sunny day like nothing happened. These micro-bursts are DEVASTATING, and they are happening across the state. This is not a global warming, climate change or any other kind of political point, only a personally witnessed series of events so don’t @ me!

I know I promised some more about recruitment this month, but I think it appropriate to talk here about the importance of preparedness. Being ready for the worst in your community goes beyond having an Emergency

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

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

This was not done through a WebEOC program, through the governor’s office or even FEMA. This happened from simple group texts among local utility professionals set up at the start of a major event. Now, don’t start screaming at me again, I am not downplaying the importance of any of the resources mentioned above. I am just here to tell you that a simple group text shared amongst your colleagues saying, “I really need a bucket truck right now” is a powerful tool. What makes that tool so powerful are the connections that you can make while networking at one of our monthly meetings or other live events. You can get training credits from an online course. You can use those to renew your license or hopefully, obtain a new or higher license. However, at an in-person event, you can get training hours to re-new your license, obtain a new license AND make valuable connections while networking. You just are not going to make these connections in the “chat” box of that online course. For those that have leadership that just does not seem to support sending you or your team to an in-person event, share this with them.

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

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 we ask that You guide, direct, protect, and bless TWUA and its members. Father, we thank you as we offer praise in the name of Jesus. Amen

The drought is still concerning in parts of Texas. Parts of Texas are getting rain, but watersheds remain dry. In West Texas, Lake Spence sits at 15.3 % (+ 0.1 %). White River is sitting at 23.8 % (- 0.6 %). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 43.4 % (-0.6 %), and Greenbelt is at 11.3 % (+ 0.2 %). If you want a complete look at current lake levels, go to waterdatafortexas.org. The drought has never left for some.

Resiliency Training – (Resilience is  the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences)

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/licensing/occupational/publications/rg-637-resiliency-requirements-for-water-operators-and-training-providers.pdf

The state has added required training to the water operator licensing program beginning April 2024. TWUA is now providing an approved computer-based online version of this required training. An operator can only receive credit for attending this core training ONE TIME! The resiliency training will continue on Thursday from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (offered electronically most weeks). Check the training tab on the TWUA website for more information. All efforts will be made to provide this online 2-hour training weekly. Demand will drive the offerings. (Please make your voice print when you register and verify computer compatibility) For clarification – if you are planning on Renewing, Advancing, or Obtaining a WATER license – you will need to successfully complete an approved 2-hour resiliency training course.

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

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

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

The Story Goes Something Like This –

Not long ago, there were two men who loved to hunt and fish together. They often took trips together that were meant to challenge their survival skills. This trip they were about to share was designed to push and challenge.

They flew to a tropical port town where they rented a boat. The boat came with a compass, map, and coordinates for their adventure. Anxious to get started, the men quickly loaded supplies and headed out.

Unfamiliar with the area, the two failed to pay attention to clouds building and winds shifting. Soon, they were in a serious storm. The sea was getting choppier, and waves were building in size, frequency, and force.

Fearing the worst, the two secured their life vests, stuffed survival items into pockets, and activated flashing beacons attached to each vest.

As anticipated, the small boat soon capsized. Both men grabbed a seat cushion, hung on with all they had, and

prayed.

The two men drifted for most of two days before seeing what looked like a small island in the distance.

Encouraged, the two began to kick and paddle toward the island.

Finally, exhausted, the two made it to land.

The two possessed extremely competitive personalities. They formulated a plan that would give them a better chance if they separated and covered both sides of the island, preparing signals and applying all their skills in hopes of survival and attracting rescue. This would determine which survivor had the best skills. The two vowed that if either was rescued, the other would direct help to the other.

The first man began praying for food. Soon, he found an area with fruit trees and crystal-clear water loaded with fish.

After his basic food needs were satisfied, this man soon became lonely, so he added a female companion to his prayer list. After a few more days, another storm passed through the area, and the following morning, a lone female from a separate boating accident washed ashore.

Nothing was heard from the other survivor, so the man whose prayers appeared to be answered concluded the second man (his survival companion) was somehow unworthy of any blessings.

Finally, the first man and his new female companion prayed to be rescued. Sure enough, the following morning, they were seen by Coast Guard search and rescue. As the rescue ship made arrangements to take on the two survivors, a silent thought entered the first man’s mind. What about the second man on the opposite side of the island?

The first man quickly reasoned that if the second man was truly worthy of being rescued, he would have seen the larger rescue ship and made his way to the opposite side, or perhaps he was no longer alive.

The first man prayed for guidance and said; my male companion was either not praying earnestly or unworthy of divine assistance.

The first man felt something telling him that he was absolutely wrong, and the second man’s prayers were all answered.

So, the first man prayed, what did my male travel companion pray for, and why should I worry about him now?

The answer he received was clear – “Every day, he prayed that all your prayers be answered.”

Humbled, the first man then directed the rescuers to the opposite side of the island and joined in the rescue of his friend.

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

AS SUMMER CONTINUE AND THE DAYS GET LONGER

As summer continues and the days get longer, the dangers of working outside during hot weather also increases. Knowing how to work safely in hot weather can help prevent  heat stress injuries and heat stroke.  According to the  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), heat stroke is the most serious heat-related disorder and occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. The body temperature can rise to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within 10 to 15 minutes and heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided.  Other heat-related disorders include heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash.

Heat Illness: Symptoms and Prevention

Heat-Related

Disorders

Heat stroke occurs when the body no longer sweats and body temperature reaches dangerous levels. Symptoms of heat stroke include:

• Dry, hot reddish skin and lack of sweating

• High body temperature

• Strong, rapid pulse

• Chills

• Confusion

• Slurred speech

Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to the loss of water and salt, typically through sweating. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

• Excessive sweating

• Weakness or fatigue

• Dizziness and/or confusion

• Clammy skin

• Muscle cramps

• Flushed complexion

Heat cramps are painful cramps in the body’s muscles due to low salt levels and are typically caused by excessive sweating.  Symptoms of heat cramps include:

• Muscle pain usually in the abdomen, arm, or legs.

• Muscle spasms usually in the abdomen, arm, or legs.

Heat Rash is an irritation of the skin caused by excessive sweating.  Symptoms of heat rash include:

• Red cluster of pimples or small blisters

• Usually on the neck and upper chest, groin area, under the breasts, and in elbow creases.

Ten Hot Weather Safety Tips:

1. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids; drink about 16 ounces before starting and 5 to 7 ounces every 15 or 20 minutes.

2. Avoid dehydrating liquids. Alcohol, coffee, tea, and caffeinated soft drinks can hurt more than help.

3. Wear protective clothing. Lightweight, lightcolored and loose-fitting clothing helps protect against heat. Change clothing if it gets completely saturated.

4. Pace yourself. Slow down and work at an even pace. Know your own limits and ability to work safely in the heat.

5. Schedule frequent breaks. Take time for rest periods and water breaks in a shaded or air-conditioned area.

6. Use a damp rag. Wipe your face or put it around your neck.

7. Avoid getting sunburn. Use sunscreen and wear a hat if working outside.

8. Be alert to signs of heat-related illness. Know what to look for and check on other workers that might be at high risk.

9. Avoid direct sun.  Find shade or block out the sun if possible.

10. Eat smaller meals. Eat fruits high in fiber and natural juice. Avoid high protein foods.

* Avoid Beer and other Alcoholic drinks. When exposed to the summer outdoor elements. Alcohol thins the blood and can lead to dehydration, which contributes to heat stroke.

Information provided by Blair Arndt, Society Insurance Risk Control

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

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. 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.

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).

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A SUPERVISOR AND STAFF

By Jerry Cooney, Govloop

The relationship between supervisors and their staff in government workplaces is a special one: It plays a pivotal role in organizational success.

But it is a double-edged sword:

• Done right, the relationship is the ever-renewing lifeblood of an organization, and can foster mutual respect, high productivity, and enterprise success.

• Done wrong, it is a self-replicating, cancerous infestation, and can breed distrust, detachment and, ultimately, endemic failure.

Each party holds distinct and critical responsibilities within the relationship, and their mutual reliance on one another is fundamental to achieving shared goals and objectives and, thus, their employer’s effectiveness and success.

Supervisors, as leaders, assume the critical responsibility of guiding, supporting, and empowering their staff to excel in their roles.

Ten Supervisor Essentials

1. Leading by example and engagement

2. Serving as your staff’s first and best champion

3. Providing clear direction and insights

4. Setting performance goals and reaching expectations

5. Removing obstacles to staff productivity

6. Offering ongoing, constructive feedback

7. Encouraging staff to upskill and grow

8. Recognizing staff contributions — and reveling when they shine!

9. Soliciting staff opinions, insights, and advice

10. Affording staff the runway to make mistakes and improve

Staff, as members of the team, play an equally crucial role in supporting and enabling the success of their supervisors and their teammates.

Ten Staff Essentials

1. Show up every day, on time, and ready to contribute.

2. Always be at least five minutes early to meetings.

3. When apt, make your supervisor’s priorities your own.

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4. Work time is for work — It’s not the time to play Candy Crush.

5. Show initiative — work, like life, isn’t a spectator sport.

6. Own your mistakes — when you mess up, fess up.

7. Be candid, yet diplomatic — exude professionalism.

8. Ask questions — be fearless and raise your hand.

9. Try not to surprise your supervisor — unless it’s their birthday.

10. Be a solution provider, not a problem presenter.

The optimal relationship between supervisors and staff in government workplaces is symbiotic — with each party relying on the other to fulfill their respective roles and responsibilities.

Five Joint Responsibilities

1. Active Listening — Listen more, talk less: Itstrengthens collaboration.

2. Empathy — Make an active effort to understand each other: It builds trust.

3. Transparency — Build a healthy environment of openness: It reduces stress.

4. Respect — Be kind, and appreciate each other: It creates harmony.

5. Positivity — At work, be a zealous, unabashed optimist: It’s catching.

By investing in the success and well-being of their staff, supervisors lay the foundation for a high-performing workforce. Staff, for their part, by their engagement, enthusiasm, and support for each other, generate high-quality work products that drive positive outcomes for their organization.

Recognizing and embracing the interdependence between supervisors and staff is a cornerstone on which government agencies can cultivate healthy workplace environments — environments that exemplify teamwork, accountability, and excellence.

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION connect. engage. educate.

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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES TRAINING SCHEDULE

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

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

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

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

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https://tmts.twua.org/calendar

Important Information for 2024 Scholarship Seekers

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

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

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

The deadline for submitting applications for the 2024/2025 academic year is January 15, 2024. It is important for the applicants to get their information submitted on time. This will be even more important to those who are in high school. Best advice: don’t wait until after the Christmas/New Year’s holidays to apply for a “State of Texas Academic Achievement Record.” Instead, it is recommended you request your records before December as early in the fall as possible. We have spoken with counselors and administrators at several school districts, and they indicate it is possible to get your records before the January 15 deadline, but they stressed that requests must be made early. Check with your high school counselor for advice on your specific situation.

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

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

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

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

Jim Siddall 1jsiddall1@att.net (469)371-8487

Norma Clark n.clark@twua.org

Russell Hamilton r.hamilton@twua.org

George Glispin gglispin@fordmeterbox.com

Lynn Short lshort@lspssolutions.com

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

Texas Water Utilities Association

68THAnnual East Texas Regional School

Classes Start August 27th thru 29th, 2024

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

COURSE OFFERINGS WATER WASTEWATER Water and Wastewater

Basic Water Basic Wastewater Water Utilities Safety

Ground Water Production

Water Distribution

Wastewater Treatment Water Utilities Management

Wastewater Collection Water Utilities Calculations

Instructional Design & Evaluation-Instructor Part 2

40 Hour course that starts at 8:30 AM on August 26th to 30th 5:00 PM

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

Pre-registration check-in and On-Site Registration will be from 7:30 – 9:00 AM, August 27th

Classes start at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 27th.

Final classroom locations will be available at the registration table

THERE WILL BE NO TESTING AT THE REGIONAL SCHOOL

HOTEL INFORMATION

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

$95.00+tax for King / Double Rooms Breakfast Included (Cutoff Date August 12, 2024) Specify TWUA East Texas Regional Water School

Reservation Link: https://us01.l.antigena.com/l/y9kxo7pmRNxDh_ity7tSp6RL9EV~ciCR8BzbNKRm4MHltUrm6PqBqAqTwhqS~ZeiHP5XcBESMhGbBeyubzu1ExQlafaegvIwHs1zXsIjnsGzBoyA9MUvN6sCgqkrOcBoW8yzYyGqmd8XLvwF~iV7uPAk9qkj_OlX9HcOmuCtrPLlYYCDAMHp1qgapelG4aWI_yLoKjyOgayPppk3kf1eA4zcW_uLr-9hpQ3Nt-qkx8GVAi3NjOHHmJTEcwwS1AT8K~vzcP3CA

REGISTRATION FEES

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

PRE-REGISTRATION (DEADLINE 8/16/2024) On-Site Registration

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

STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PERSON – COPY AS REQUIRED, PRINT CLEARLY PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, August 16th, 2024

For Pre-Registration: mail, call or fax the completed form with credit card information, check or money order payable to T.W.U.A. / 210 E. Highway 79, Suite 101 / Hutto, TX 78634 www.twua.org Credit card payments may be mailed, called (888-367-8982) or faxed (512-459-7124) to T.W.U.A.

PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 1508 WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE SEPT. 1, 2017, THIS NOTICE SHALL SERVE TO INFORM THAT SPECIFIC CRIMINAL HISTORY COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT AND AFFECT A PERSON’S ABILITY TO RECEIVE A TCEQ ISSUED OPERATOR’S LICENSE. PARTICIPATING IN ANY TWUA AFFILIATED OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE(S) DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR IN ANY WAY IMPLY YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO TEST OR RECEIVE A STATE ISSUED OPERATOR’S LICENSE.

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

Name: SS# or License # :

Course Selection: E-mail:

Representing: Day Phone: 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: /

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

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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!

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.

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GRAHAM, CHARLES JEREMY

GUINN, COLTON DEAN

HALE, JAMES R

HARRIS, KENNETH L SR

HO, DARREN

JOHNSON, JACOB PAUL

LANDIN, DANIEL

LARAMORE, DAVID K LOERA, FELIPE

LOONEY, KEVIN

MALCIK, MASON BLAKE

MANRIQUEZ, HECTOR RAUL

MCCANN, JERROD

MCDOUGAL, MICHAEL A

MCGEE, BRANDON JAMES

MCKEE, SHAUN

METTS, JAMES W

MONTANOSANCHEZ, CARLOS

NAIZER, KYLE ERIC

NARANJO, RANDY MERLIN

ORTEGA, HORACIO

PEREYRA, JOSE GUADALUPE

POE, ANDREW W

POWELL, CLEVELAND H

REYES, ALEX ALBERTO

REYNOLDS, WILLIAM

SCHMIDT, WESLEY COLE

SHEA, MICHAEL SCOTT

SHELTON, RICHARD H

SMITH, TREVOR WILLIAM

STEWART, JEFFREY

TALLMAN, JASON

TANKERSLEY, NOEMI

TODD, JOE ELICK

WALKER, JON M SR

WEST, CHRISTOPHER WILLIFORD, BENJAMIN

WOODS, BRADEN CHASE

CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR

ALLUMS, CODY R

BOLTON, JUSTIN J

CROW, KEVIN

DICKINSON, GARRETT

FOWLER, ROYCE

GARZA, DARYN ALBERT

HOLBOKE, AUSTIN BRADLEY

LEIJA, RYAN

LOZANO, JEREMY

LUKE, CONNOR

SWALLERS, KEITH

TAYLOR, JEREMY K

GROUND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS B

ARVIE, VANTREVAS CARDEZ

ASKINS, TRAVIS C

CADENA, MARK A

GILLIAM, NICHOLAS

TERRY, MARK S

CLASS C

BAKER, FORRESTER

BURCIAGA, ABRAHAM

COLLETT, JESSE

CRIPPEN, ELAINE A

DICKINSON, GARRETT

GARVIN, JAMES E

GORDE, VIRAJ ROHIDAS

HAMMETT, BAILEY MADISON

MILLER, JONATHAN E

PEREZ-SANCHEZ, DANIEL

RECHNER, MICHAEL

SMITH, MASON KONNER

SORRELS, MICHAEL

TOLLEY, TEDDY RAY

TREJO, ODISEO

WIGGINS, CODY SCOTT

WILSON, BRADY R

WORTHINGTON, ZACKERY

SURFACE WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS B

ARREDONDO, GERARDO

GONZALEZ, RENE

MCBROOM, MICHAEL

PENA, ALLAN SR

CLASS C

BATOTCHOU, LETICIA

BLUMEN, LYNN

DAVID, KENNETH W

DELEON, JESSE ALEJANDRO

DICKSON, SIMON

KEVWITCH, JONATHAN

LOVE, CORY A

MONTALVO, WILLIE E

OLIVER, DYLAN RANDALL

ROSS, DERRICK L

STRINGER, JEREMY D

TEUTSCH, AUSTIN BRADY

WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR

CLASS B

BALDERAS, LUIS A CALDWELL, JEREMY A

HARRISON, GLEN P

WHEATON, MONTRAILE D

ZEIGLER, RODNEY E JR

CLASS C

ALDRIDGE, JEROME

ALVAREZ, MATTHEW ALEXANDER

BOLDEN, KEITH

CAPUCHINES, JOHNATHAN LEE

COOKSTON, JOSHUA

COSPER, TY GARRETT

GONZALEZ, JOHN GONZALEZ, JUSTIN LEE

GRAY, TYRONE

HAYES, JAMES

JACKSON, CHANNING

JIMENEZ, LEONARD

LANE, WILLIAM J JR

LEBLANC, COLE

LINARES, JOSE DARIO

LOPEZ, JOSE MANUEL

MACK, ALAN

MARTIN, THOMAS

MORGAN, DYLAN

MUNOZ, CESAR

OLIVAREZ, JOHN

POUNDS, PHILLIP

ROMERO, ANTHONY SEVAN

ROSS, CHRISTOPHER JORDAN

ROSS, ISAIAH

SALDIVAR, ANDREW JOSEPH

SMITH, JARROD R

TAYLOR, MICAH A

USEY, GARY P

VAUGHN, DAVID

WAMSLEY, ERIC A

WETHERHOLT, AARON

WHEAT, JEREMY LEE

WATER OPERATOR

CLASS A

ACEVEDO, VINCENT L SR

CLIATT, CODY R

CROCKER, BRENT C

FERGUSON, STEVEN D

GONZALEZ, JOSE E

KOENIG, RYAN S

LERMA, ANTHONY C

SCHLICKE, JEREMY J

SIBLEY, CORY J

THOMAS, ELBERT R

VASQUEZ, ANDRES J JR

WILSON, MICHEAL E

CLASS D

ACKER, DANIELLE

ACOSTA, RICARDO

AMY, ANTHONY RAY

ANDERSON, JONATHAN JORDAN

ANDUJO, CHRISTOPHER VICTOR

ARAGON, VICTOR

ARIAZA, GERALD ALAN

BAKER, ZACHARY NOCONA

BELFORD, CALVIN

BERGER, ANTHONY

BOLES, KYLE B

BOLIVAR, ALINNSON

BRANAM-MATTES, GLENN L

BRANNEN, DAVID JAMES

BRUMFIELD, GERALD CODY

BURROW, JESSE JAMES

BUTLER, MONIQUE

BUTLER, WESLYNN JAMES

CARDOZO OVIEDO, JUAN

CARPENTER, JUSTIN

CASTILLO, NORBERTO CHACON, JOSE

CHAVEZ, NATHANIEL

CHICAS, DAVID

CHILDERS, DANIEL DAVID COBERLY, WILLIAM ANDREW

CRON, HECTOR

DENZER, DOUGLAS RANDALL

DIAS, RAMON

ELLIOTT, ERIC EDISON

GAITHER, JAMES

GALLATIN, KEVIN DON

GARZA, RENE

GATTIN, THOMAS CECIL

GLOVER, DOUGLAS

GONGWER, AMANDA

GONZALEZ, GABRIEL

GOODE, JOSHUA L

GOODENOW, RICHARD N JR

GRANDERSON, MARTY

GUERRA, FABIAN

GUTIERREZ, DARSIAHA

HARRISON, PHILIP HENDRICKS, JOSHUA

IVERSON, KIRK STEVEN

JOSEPH, PHILLISTINE

KING, RYAN JONATHAN PAUL

MAINHART, MICHAEL EDWARD

MCCOY, JEREMY

MCKENZIE, LEE

MCNEIL, DOUGLAS

MILLER, DARRELL WAYNE

MIRELES, HECTOR

MOHAMMED, CLINTON

MORALES, JORGE ALBERTO

MOREHEAD, MATHEW WAYNE

MORENO, OSCAR DANIEL

MULLINS, DEVIN LEE

ONTIVEROS, JAIRO IVAN

OTTO, PHILIP

PEREZ, FROYLAN

PEREZ, JOSE

PIPPIN, JEFFREY

PORTER, JUSTIN CASEY

PRASIFKA, AARON

RANDLE, JAYLYNN M

RAY, MICHAEL SHANE

RAYBURN, LEVI L

RIOS ROSALES, WILMER

RIOS, FRANCISCO

ROBERTS, TIMOTHY DON

RODRIGUEZ, VANESSA NICOLE

RUSHING, JERRY LEE

SALAS, ANDREW L

SALAZAR RODRIGUEZ, LENNY

SANMIGUEL, ERNEST

SEPULVEDA, JOSE

SERRA, ROOSEVELT

SHELTON, RALPH RONALD

SIKES, CAESON LLOYD

SILVA, ISMAEL

SOLIS, STEPHEN

SOSA, DAVID

SPRINGER, MARION

STANDFIELD, NATHAN GREGORY

TAPP, JOSHUA

THOMPSON, RYAN ISAIAH

TRAVIS, MELISSA

UREY, MARISSA

VALDEZ, ELI

VALDEZ, ERNESTO

VAN DER STERRE, CARL W

VANDEVEN, ALAYNA NICOLE

VAZQUEZ, LUCIO

WALKER, KEVIN S

WEYMOUTH, JON R

WHITTINGTON, RYAN

WILLIAMS, AUSTIN JAMES

WILLIS, BOBBY

WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR

COLLECTIONS I

ABBEY, AARON JOHN

ABEGGLEN, MICHAEL

ABKEN, ISAAC DAVID

BABIN, CHRISTIAN

BEACH, TERRY

BOCANEGRA, CALUB BEBO

BOCKEMEHL, BRIAN

CHEA, NEHEMIAH

COLLINS, JERAD R

FLORES, CHRISTOPHER SAUL

HERNANDEZ, ELOY

IVES, SETH

JIMENEZ, ARMONDO

MANISCALCO, DANIEL

MARTINEZ, ABEL

MARTINEZ, MICHAEL ANGELO

MERCHANT, RICKEY NORRIS

MITCHELL, JACOB DANIEL

MOORE, BENJAMIN M

NICHOLS, JAMIE CRAIG

POWELL, LEROY

ROBB, COLIN

ROBERTS, BRANDON L

RODRIGUEZ, BRYAN

ROWLAND, BRENDON

TAMEZ, FELIX BOTELLO

WALKER, MONTRAIL

ZUNIGA, IVAN

COLLECTIONS II

BAUGHMAN, ANDREW

BLACK, KEVONDRE

CASAREZ, JOHN D JR

CHAIREZ, ESTEBAN

DELAGARZA, MICHAEL ALBERTO

HENDRICKS, RYAN

HUNTINGTON, BRYCE

JOHNSON, RILEY

LANIER, MARSHALL

LOPEZ, RAMIRO RAM

MILLER, JOHNNY GLENN

MORALES, NADIA L

OLIVAS, JOHN

RAMIREZ, ROBERT LEE

ROSS, ANDREW

SANTOS, HECTOR

SIERRA, CHRISTOPHER

STRETCH, ROBERT B

THOMAS, JAMAL LEE

TURNER, JOSEPH JAMES

WILLIAMS, AUSTIN JEAN

COLLECTIONS III

BETHEL, TYRONE R

BULLOCK, RICKY D

BURTON, TRAVIS

CASTRO-MUNOZ, OMAR

FARIS, MAYTHAM

GARZA, JOHN A

GONZALEZ, ALEJANDRO GOODMAN, CODY WAYNE HINOJOSA, JOSE R

LARA, JOSEPH A

MURPHY, SEAN R

OCHOA, HECTOR MIGUEL

PEDRAZA, CRISTIAN A PINA, ETHAN

RUEDAS, RAFAEL

WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS A

CULLAR, CHRISTOPHER C

FORTE, TIMOTHY M

GARZA, JESUS

HARRISS, JUSTIN R

LOPEZ, ANDREW W MANCILLA, ISAC

MONCIVAIZ, JOSEPH A

PROCHNOW, MARK T

ROSALES, JASON R

SESSUM, JASON R

TRISTAN-CASTILLEJA, FILIBERTO

CLASS B

CABRERA, MOISES

COX, RANDALL W

DAVIS, JOSHUA R

FLORES, DOMINGO JR

FLUCAS, CYNTHIA V

HASTEN, RANDAL

HUNT, RUSTY K

KEY, TAYLOR B

LARA, JOHNNY

LIRA, EDGAR ALEJANDRO

LONGORIA, EDWARD

LOVE, HERBERT L

MARBACH, THOMAS

NAQUIN, LEROY E JR

ROBLES, JOANNE

ROWE, KYLE D

STEPHENS, COLTON WILLIAM

TERRY, MARK S

THONG, KAMSART

WOLF, JUAN

CLASS C

ARMSTRONG, STEVEN J

BANKS, MICHAEL KENN

BARGE, DANIEL G

BRUST, ADAM

CARPENTER, CRAIG ALLEN

CORTEZ, JUAN CARLOS

CURTIS, BRITTANY

DUNN, TRAVIS RAY

DUUS, JOHN DAVID ELLISON, JOSHUA PAUL

ENGLAND, KEVIN LEE

ESPARZA, CHRISTOPHER

GARCIA, MARCOS

GARCIA, PABLO DAVID HAND, BEATRIZ

HENDRICKSON, JAMES E

HOYT, BRADLEE C

IZAGUIRRE, ISMAEL

JETT, KENNETH

JOSEPH ANTONY, FNU

KIMURA, NATHAN

KONCABA, KYLE RYAN

KOOP, KEITH ALEXANDER

LOPEZ, EFRAIN JR

MARTINEZ, JORGE ERNESTO JR

MCGINNIS, WESLEY R

MOISE, MARK JAMES

MOORE, NATHAN

OPFER, ISAAC ERVIN

QUINTERO, MARK ANTHONY

REECE, AUSTIN DANIEL

SORIA, EDGAR IVAN

TONER, JAMESON

VARGAS, RICARDO

VAZQUEZ, FELIPE JR

WILEY, WILLIAM P

YELL, JAMAR

ZEPEDA, ENRIQUE

CLASS D

ADAMS, TIANJIAO

ALLEN, JORDAN

ARMENDARIZ, ARMANDO U JR

BLANKS, CAIMIN

BLOCK, AARON

BOSTICK, JERMEY JAMISON

BOVEE, MATTHEW JOSEPH

BOWLING, ZACKERY PRESTON MILES

CANTU, JONATHAN ALBERTO

CHRISTISON, KYLAR LEE

CONNELLY, JOSEPH MICHAEL

EDWARDS, BRETT ALEXANDER

EDWARDS, CHARLES WILLIAM

ELROD, BRANDON MICHAEL

FORD, DRAYLEN T

GARCIA, ANTHONY

GARCIA, ERIC ANTHONY

GONZALEZ, ALLEN

GUTIERREZ, FERNANDO

GUZMAN, DANIEL MARTINEZ

HAMMEL, AYDEN NICOLAS

HERRERA, BRENDA

HILL, DEMARCUS

JACKSON, JESSE

JOHNSON, TONY WAYNE

KAY, DESIREE

KOSHY, CLEETUS KUTTY

LARA, MATTHEW C

LOPEZ, ALFREDO

MARQUEZ, DAENA

MARTINEZ, ANDREW JULIAN

MAXEY, JOSHUA RYAN

MILLER, ROBERT ALLEN

MITCHELL, BART

MOLL, MICHAEL L

MOOSA, AHSAN

MORRIS, ANTHONY

NEWTON, KADON

OSORIA, SAMUEL RENE

PEREZ, GREGORY

POPE, THOMAS EARL

POPPELL, SAMUEL WARREN

RAMIREZ, ADRIAN

RIMER, CHRISTOPHER

RODRIGUEZ, GERARDO

ROSS, CODY

SHACKELFORD, JOHN

SIMMS, CHARLES B

SITTON, JACE

SPELL, AUSTIN

TINNEY, LANE

TRICE, JAMES

TRIPLETT, COLBY AUSTIN

UREY, MARISSA

WALLES, PHILLIP BRITT

WILSON, CHRISTOPHER

ZAPPI, PAUL A PE

WIPES IN PIPES WIPES IN PIPES WIPES IN PIPES

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.