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Regional Training – 2025

2025 REGIONAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE

DATES

March 24th – 27th 2025, Panhandle Region – Amarillo

April 29th – May 1st 2025, - Southeast Texas Region – Beaumont

May 5th – 8th 2025, Central West Texas Region - Abilene

May 19th – 23rd 2025, North Central Texas Region – Arlington

June 3rd – 5th 2025, Central Texas Region – Killeen

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

November 4th – 6th 2025, West Texas Region – Lubbock *** September 9th – 11th 2025, 107th Annual School – Waco ***

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

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

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

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:

Clarence

Bill

Jim

Mike

Ric

Greetings everyone,

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Vicente Carrizales

The time is rapidly approaching to begin this year’s TWUA regional training quest. How many of you plan to attend the Panhandle Regional Event in Amarillo from March 25th to 27th, 2025? Ruben, Bruce, and the entire board work tirelessly to organize this operator training event and never disappoint. The Panhandle Board would love to host you while showcasing a bit of Panhandle hospitality in Amarillo. If you haven’t registered yet, there is still time and space available. Amarillo will be my first opportunity to represent TWUA as President, and I genuinely look forward to meeting the attendees and making new friends. I’m curious, does anyone in the Amarillo area attend the Sod Poodles Double A baseball games?

Have you had a chance to read the Code of Ethics I shared with you last month? If not, on the TWUA website, under the journal tab, page 5 of the February Journal contains the code, and I encourage you to take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with it. After reviewing this code, does anyone feel they are only a water person or a wastewater person?

As I travel to the TWUA Regional events across the state, my message for 2025 will be simple. Acquire or Advance your Operator’s License to the next level. Be a mentor by sharing your experience and knowledge with a new hire (train your replacement). Become active in the monthly district meetings and participate in live, in-person training whenever possible. Come to Waco this September and be a part of the Annual School. Never stop growing, and never stop learning. I may be the only person who tells you this in March, but you are essential. What you do is essential. The manner in which you perform these duties and responsibilities is a choice.

I want to encourage you to be a professional. If you look like a professional, work like a professional, and act like a professional, people will see you as a professional.

We understand that because of budget shortages and travel restrictions, you may not have the ability to travel and participate in the live classroom setting. If you find yourself in this circumstance, rest assured that TWUA provides electronic training options. Computer-based training is offered via the internet, and typically, you will find four separate classes offered weekly. You will find training opportunities by going to the TWUA website and clicking on the training tab. Have you addressed the state requirement that includes Resiliency Training as a requirement for new license or renewal of license?

For those who hold offices at the District and Regional levels, please mark your calendar and make plans to attend the Mid-Year Board / Regional Conference. These two events have been combined into a one-day event, which will be held on June 25th at the Marriott Court Yard Hotel in Pflugerville. At the conclusion of the MidYear meeting, the event will transition to the V.M. Ehlers Scholarship program will meet and announce recipients for the current funding cycle. The afternoon session will be devoted to the Regions Conference or business related to the support of the various regional boards.

Please let me know how the Management Committee can assist you? What additional information, additional programs, or your thoughts and comments TWUA related.

Stay safe, Vicente

Texas Water Utilities Association CODE OF ETHICS

As one engaged in providing a public water supply and treatment of sewage for the people whom I serve, and as a member of the Texas Water Utilities Association, I hold to these principles:

1. To the best of my ability, I shall conduct all operations under my control in such a manner that will, as far as the means made available permit, provide adequate services, preserve the public health, and furnish protection to property.

2. In every legitimate manner, I shall encourage the construction of water and sewage works structures, the use of materials, management practices, and operating procedures which are economically sound and in the public interest.

3. I shall not accept any remuneration or benefit from any interested party other than my employer or my client. Neither shall I accept any collateral employment which might in any degree adversely affect the performance of my duties or obligations to my regular employer or client.

4. I believe that honorable competition for advancement and for the opportunity to render more responsible service is an essential part of democratic civilization – upon which rests real improvement and progress. I shall not permit my own ambition for advancement to cause me to act unfairly towards others associated with me.

5. I shall by all legitimate and reasonable means strive to improve the public appreciation of the services rendered by myself, and by any associates to the end that employment in public water and sewage works operations is recognized by all as a profession having great responsibility for the health and welfare of all people.

6. Always bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state, and my community, and to give to them my unswerving loyalty in word, act, and deed.

In accepting this Code of Ethics, I do fully understand my obligations to my community, and having accepted responsibilities upon which depend public health and safety; I Shall Not Fail.

by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director

Father, we acknowledge and 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 in control of life as we understand it. We need You, and we welcome You in all we do. We come into Your presence seeking Your grace, calm, guidance, and forgiveness. Father, we pray for Your mercy, and we ask that You guide, direct, protect, and bless TWUA and its members. Father, thank you as we offer praise in the name of Jesus. Amen

The drought remains a concern in parts of Texas. Parts of Texas are getting rain, but some watersheds remain dry. In West Texas, Lake Spence sits at 16.3 % (- 0.4 %). White River is sitting at 15.8 % (-0.7 %). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 40.9 % (+0.0 %), and Greenbelt is at 9.0 % (- 0.1 %). If you want a complete look at current lake levels, go to waterdatafortexas.org. The drought has never left for some.

The TWUA Central Office has been receiving calls related to Resiliency. It seems that TCEQ made a change on their website, which is causing users who log in to their training records to find a box labeled Resiliency at the beginning of the information. For some, this box is autofilled and displays NO. Operators who have completed the Resiliency Overview commonly believe that they have not received their training hours for a resiliency class they attended. Is this true for you? In a follow-up with TCEQ, they indicated that an internal program update or conflict is causing this issue. They further explained that as long as the Resiliency Overview is listed among the training credits when you scroll down, the NO designation should not trigger a deficiency letter. Again, a NO designation in this box does not mean that the training credit is invalid or that it has not been credited. Please scroll down and check to see if the Resiliency Overview is included as a training credit.

There is little doubt that live, in-person instructor-led training is more effective. For those seeking Live InPerson Operator Training – TWUA would love to come to your workplace and provide this in-person training. If you have a meeting room and will help market to those in your area, contact Norma Clark (n.clark@twua.org), and

she will assist with the details and arrangements. Please look at the TWUA Training Calendar (twua.org/training) and take a look at 2025 schools. As soon as the dates and school fliers are available, they will be posted.

Have you made plans to be in Amarillo from March 24th - 27th ? This event kicks off the TWUA Regional event for 2025, and the Panhandle Board will welcome your support and attendance.

107th Annual School – will occur in Waco, September 9th –11th 2025. TWUA has the ability to “change-up” the format or flow of events a bit and host some of the meetings and possibly events during a ticketed catered lunch, thereby making the events flow more like a Regional Event. Watch as the final details are released.

A few items that I would like to draw your attention to –Women in water, salary survey, and award nominations.

Women in Water—To my knowledge, little information is available about tracking TCEQ-licensed women Operators. If TWUA provides an interface, would the female operators provide basic survey input?

Salaries – At one time, TWUA accumulated salary information (for budgeting purposes) for member water and wastewater operators in Texas. If TWUA provides an interface, would the operators provide basic survey input?

Award Nominations – We are confident that you know someone who deserves recognition. If you go to the TWUA Website and hover your mouse over the Annual School Tab. A tab labeled Awards will appear. Click on this awards tab. You should be directed to an Awards Page. Scroll down, and you will see category descriptions and Submit a Nomination. This should take you to a fillable form where you may enter the nominee information. The Central Office staff feels this award nomination process will be intuitive and easy to follow.

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Around one in the morning, a group of regulars were preparing to go home from a neighborhood bar. Having been warned that the Police were stepping up enforcement of drinking and driving. The group drew straws, and the short straw would distract the police officer (who was

surely watching) while others in the group slipped away.

The designated decoy went to a nearby vacant parking lot and began to search the ground under a street light. Finally, the police officer assigned to this area asked the decoy what he was doing. I am searching for my lost keys. The officer informed the decoy that he would assist in searching the area.

After a considerable amount of time had elapsed, the officer asked the decoy if he was sure he had misplaced his keys in the area under the street light.

The decoy looked around one last time and finally said No, I believe not.

The police officer became very frustrated and asked. Then why are we wasting time searching for keys under this street lamp?

The decoy replies, the area where I misplaced my keys was across the way in that very dark parking lot, which does not appear safe, and the light was much better over here.

Moral – Never try to reason with an inebriated person. They will simply drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. And there is wisdom where you least expect it.

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

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AVOIDING EXPOSURE TO PFAS (PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES)

CAN HELP REDUCE POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS. HERE ARE SOME PRACTICAL STEPS TO MINIMIZE YOUR CONTACT WITH THESE "FOREVER CHEMICALS"

By Chatgpt & Russell Hamilton

Why Are PFAS a Concern?

PFAS are often called “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly in the environment and can accumulate in the human body over time. Some of the main concerns include:

• Health Risks: Exposure to PFAS has been linked to health issues such as:

o Cancer (kidney, testicular)

o Hormone disruption

o Liver damage

o Immune system suppression

o Increased cholesterol levels

o Developmental issues in infants and children

Choose Safe Drinking Water

• Test Your Water: PFAS can contaminate drinking water, especially near industrial areas. Check if your water is affected by using EPA or local water testing resources.

• Use a Filter: If PFAS are detected, consider using a high-quality water filter. Activated carbon filters (like Brita) or reverse osmosis systems can reduce PFAS levels.

• Avoid Bottled Water: Some bottled water brands may contain PFAS. Look for brands that provide independent testing results.

Be Mindful of Cookware

• Avoid Nonstick Cookware: Traditional Teflon pans (made with PFAS) release chemicals when heated. Instead, use:

o Stainless steel

o Cast iron

o Ceramic

o Glass cookware

• If you still use nonstick pans, avoid overheating or using scratched cookware.

Check Food Packaging

• PFAS are often used in fast food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, and takeout containers.

• Reduce consumption of:

o Microwave popcorn (consider stovetop popcorn instead)

o Fast food with grease-resistant wrappers

o Food packaged in plastic-lined paper products

• Choose fresh or home-cooked meals whenever possible.

Avoid Stain-Resistant and Water-Resistant Products

• Many clothing, carpets, and furniture are treated with PFAS-based stain/water repellents. Look for:

o PFAS-free labels on rain jackets, furniture, and rugs

o Natural fiber clothing (like cotton, wool, or hemp) instead of synthetic, waterproofed fabrics

o Uncoated baking sheets instead of parchment paper with nonstick coatings

Be Cautious with Personal Care Products

• Some cosmetics, dental floss, and lotions contain PFAS.

• Check ingredient lists for:

o PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)

o Perfluoro- or Polyfluoro- compounds

• Choose PFAS-free beauty and hygiene products when possible.

Stay Informed and Advocate for Change

• Check databases like the Environmental Working Group (EWG) for PFAS-free product recommendations.

• Support legislation that limits PFAS use in consumer products and drinking water

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

5 GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

By ChatGPT & Russell Hamilton

The modern workplace is a melting pot of generations, each contributing unique experiences, viewpoints, and work styles. For the first time in history, five distinct generations are working side by side: the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Recognizing their differences, strengths, and preferences can assist organizations in promoting collaboration, productivity, and a harmonious work environment. This article examines the characteristics of each generation, the challenges posed by a multigenerational workforce, and strategies to bridge generational divides.

1. Silent Generation (Born 1928–1945)

The Silent Generation, now in their late 70s and beyond, comprises a small but significant portion of the workforce, often in advisory roles or part-time positions. Having lived through World War II and the Great Depression, they value loyalty, discipline, and hard work.

Workplace Traits:

• Highly disciplined and dedicated to their roles

• Prefer face-to-face communication

• Value hierarchy and respect for authority

• Possess a wealth of experience and institutional knowledge

Challenges:

• Struggle to adapt to rapidly evolving technology

• May have difficulty working with flexible or remote work arrangements

2. Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)

Baby Boomers, many of whom are nearing retirement, have held leadership positions in organizations for decades. They are known for their strong work ethic, loyalty to employers, and preference for structured work environments.

Workplace Traits:

• Hardworking and goal-oriented

• Prefer traditional, in-person communication

• Value job security and career advancement

• Excel in mentorship roles

Challenges:

• May resist new technologies and workplace changes

• Tend to favor hierarchical structures, which can conflict with younger generations' preference for flat organizations

3. Generation X (Born 1965–1980)

Often called the “bridge” generation, Generation X grew up during significant technological advancements and economic shifts. They are independent, adaptable, and skeptical of authority.

Workplace Traits:

• Embrace technology and innovation

• Value work-life balance and flexibility

• Prefer direct, efficient communication

• Independent and entrepreneurial-minded

Challenges:

• Can be reluctant to fully embrace collaborative work styles favored by younger generations

• May struggle with corporate bureaucracy and rigid policies

4. Millennials (Born 1981–1996)

Millennials are now the largest generation in the workforce. Having grown up in the digital era, they prioritize work-life balance, flexibility, and meaningful work.

Workplace Traits:

• Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital collaboration tools

• Value open communication and frequent feedback

• Prefer a flat organizational structure and inclusive workplace culture

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• Seek purpose-driven work and career development opportunities

Challenges:

• May have different expectations regarding job loyalty and career longevity

• Require continuous engagement and professional development

5. Generation Z (Born 1997–2012)

Generation Z is the newest entrant into the workforce. Having grown up in a fully digital world, they are the most tech-savvy and diverse generation yet. They value flexibility, authenticity, and opportunities for rapid career growth.

Workplace Traits:

• Highly adaptable and innovative

• Prefer digital communication over face-to-face interaction

• Value diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace

• Expect transparency and authenticity from employers

Challenges:

• May struggle with traditional corporate structures and rigid hierarchies

• Expect fast career progression, which may lead to high turnover rates

Challenges of a Multigenerational Workforce

While diversity in age and experience is beneficial, it also presents challenges, including:

• Communication Barriers: Older generations may prefer formal, in-person communication, while younger generations favor digital communication.

• Technological Gaps: Some employees may struggle with rapidly changing technology, while others expect workplaces to be fully digital.

• Work Style Differences: While Baby Boomers and Generation X prioritize in-office presence, Millennials and Gen Z often seek remote or hybrid work models.

• Conflicting Expectations: Younger generations expect frequent feedback, career progression, and purpose-driven work, while older generations value stability and loyalty.

Strategies to Bridge the Generational Gap

To create a cohesive and productive work environment, organizations must adopt strategies that cater to different generational strengths and needs:

1. Foster Cross-Generational Mentorship

Encouraging mentorship programs where older employees share their experience and younger employees offer technological insights can help build mutual respect and learning.

2. Embrace Flexible Work Models

Providing hybrid or remote work options accommodates the preferences of Millennials and Generation Z while maintaining structured in-office experiences for Baby Boomers and Generation X.

3. Leverage Technology for Communication

Offering a mix of communication tools—email, video calls, in-person meetings, and instant messaging—ensures that all employees feel comfortable and engaged.

4. Promote Inclusivity and Open Dialogue

Encouraging open discussions about workplace expectations, values, and preferred communication styles fosters understanding and collaboration across generations.

5. Offer Continuous Learning and Development

Providing ongoing training opportunities benefits employees across all age groups, ensuring that they stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements.

Conclusion

Managing a workforce that spans five generations is both a challenge and an opportunity. Organizations that recognize and respect generational differences can leverage diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences to drive innovation and success. By fostering inclusivity, embracing technological advancements, and encouraging cross-generational collaboration, businesses can create a dynamic and thriving workplace for all employees.

OSHA WORKER RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS

By TWUA Safety Committee & OSHA

Know Your Rights

Workers have the right to report injuries, safety issues, and actions taken against them for speaking up including being fired, demoted, or disciplined. You have the right to file both complaints if appropriate.

Remember, employers are required to follow safety laws and keep you safe. Employers must also maintain a workplace free from retaliation for voicing concerns about hazards or violations of federal law.

Federal law entitles you to a safe workplace. Your employer must keep your workplace free of known health and safety hazards. You have the right to speak up about hazards without fear of retaliation. You also have the right to:

• Receive workplace safety and health training in a language you understand

• Work on machines that are safe

• Refuse to work in a situation in which you would be exposed to a hazard

• Receive required safety equipment, such as gloves or a harness and lifeline for falls

• Be protected from toxic chemicals

• Request an OSHA inspection, and speak to the inspector

• Report an injury or illness, and get copies of your medical records

• Review records of work-related injuries and illnesses

• See results of tests taken to find workplace hazards

When to File a Complaint

 Safety and Health Complaint If you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful, you may file a confidential complaint with OSHA and ask for

an inspection. If possible, tell your employer about your concerns.

How to File a Safety and Health Complaint

 Protection from Retaliation It is illegal for an employer to fire, demote, transfer or otherwise retaliate against a worker who complains to OSHA and uses their legal rights. If you believe you have been retaliated against in any way, file a whistleblower complaint within 30 days of the alleged retaliation.

How to File a Whistleblower Complaint

What should I do if there is a dangerous situation at work?

If you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful, you may file a complaint with OSHA concerning a hazardous working condition at any time. If possible, bring the conditions to your employer's attention. If the condition clearly presents a risk of death or serious physical harm, there is not sufficient time for OSHA to inspect, and, where possible, a worker has brought the condition to the attention of the employer, the worker may have a legal right to refuse to work in a situation in which he or she would be exposed to the hazard. If you have questions about what to do, contact your local OSHA office. We will keep your information confidential. We are here to help you.

Contact OSHA

To discuss a health and safety issue at work, contact OSHA toll-free at 1-800-321-6742 (OSHA) or by email, or contact your nearest OSHA office. Your information will be kept confidential.

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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

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TWUA AWARD NOMINEES

Do you work with or know a TWUA Member who goes above and beyond in their work or in community service? TWUA has an Awards Program and is seeking nominations for the following awards. Nominations should be emailed to twua@twua.org and must be received by May 31, 2025. Awards will be presented during the Awards Ceremony at the 2025 TWUA Annual School on Monday, September 8, 2025 in Waco.

1. The W. T. “Doc” Ballard Memorial Service Award (to be presented to one who has served TWUA and the water utilities industry for a period of 20 or more years.)

2. The Daniel C. Allen Memorial Distinguished Service Award (to be presented to one who has served TWUA and the water utilities industry for a period of 15 or more years.)

3. The Outstanding Professional Award (to be presented to one who has exhibited dedication to the water utilities industry and TWUA for 5 to 15 years.)

4. The Outstanding New Professional Award (to be presented to one who provided exemplary service to the water utilities industry and TWUA in an exemplary manner and has been employed for no more than 5 years. )

5. Exemplary Service Award in Education and Training (to be presented to someone who gives of themselves in service to the education and training of TWUA members or others employed in the water utilities industry.)

6. Exemplary Service Award in Public Education (to be presented to someone who gives of themselves to serve the need for improved public awareness of the importance of water and of the issues involved in the water utilities industry. Recipients must have performed acts of service such as giving talks or demonstrations, conducting tours, utilization of the news media or other methods involving the public served by the industry or local utility.)

7. Association Leadership (to be presented to an individual who has shown exceptional leadership skills in the Association or one of the subsidiary Regions, Sections, Districts, or Chapters.)

8. Community Improvement (to be presented to one who has been instrumental in bringing about a significant improvement in the protection of the public health or the water related environment in the community in which he/she serves – must have rendered service far above and beyond the normal demands of the employment position held.)

9. Community Service (to recognize one who has served his/her community in a nonindustry related manner, thus causing favorable reflections on the water utilities industry or TWUA. Examples may include activities related to a civic organization, church, or other religious group – must have demonstrated care, concern, benevolence, kindness or other traits normally associated with philanthropy and humanitarian acts in his/her community.)

10. Heroism (to recognize an individual who has performed an exceptionally humanitarian act, whether on the job or in their private life, which demonstrated endurance, civic concern, bravery, courage, nobility or other traits normally associated with heroism, but not have shown disrespect for their own life or safety.)

Operator of the Year Award (to recognize water and/ or wastewater operators who have shown themselves to be worthy of recognition. This award is presented in the following ranges of population served:

1. 0 – 1,000

2. 1,001 – 10,000

3. 10,001 -30,000

4. 30,001 – 60,000

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A.M.

CLASSES START April 29, 2025, 8:00 A.M.

April 29, 2025, 8:00 A.M.

Class Times: Tues. 8 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Wed. 8 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Thurs. 8:00 A.M. – Noon.

CLASSES START April 29, 2025, 8:00 A.M.

Class Times: Tues. 8 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Wed. 8 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Thurs. 8:00 A.M. – Noon.

PRE-REGISTRATION

LATE REGISTRATION

Class Times: Tues. 8 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Wed. 8 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Thurs. 8:00 A.M. – Noon.

LATE REGISTRATION

PRE-REGISTRATION

Postmark 3/17/2025

LATE REGISTRATION

Postmark 3/17/2025

PRE-REGISTRATION

Postmark 3/17/2025

LATE REGISTRATION

Class Times: Tues. 8 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Wed. 8 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Thurs. 8:00 A.M. – Noon. PRE-REGISTRATION

LATE REGISTRATION

Class Times: Tues. 8 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Wed. 8 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Thurs. 8:00 A.M. – Noon.

3/17/2025-4/25/2025

LATE REGISTRATION

4/25/2025-4/29/2025

Postmark 3/17/2025

PRE-REGISTRATION

Postmark 3/17/2025

TWUA Member $310.00

3/17/2025-4/25/2025

Postmark 3/17/2025

TWUA Member $310.00

Postmark 3/17/2025

Non-Member $410.00

TWUA Member $310.00

TWUA Member $310.00 Non-Member $410.00

TWUA Member $310.00

Non-Member $410.00

TWUA Member $310.00 Non-Member $410.00

Non-Member $410.00

TWUA Member $310.00 Non-Member $410.00

TWUA Member $370.00 Non-Member $470.00 ON SITE REGISTRATION 4/25/2025-4/29/2025

LATE REGISTRATION

3/17/2025-4/25/2025

TWUA Member $370.00

3/17/2025-4/25/2025

TWUA Member $370.00 Non-Member $470.00 ON SITE REGISTRATION 4/25/2025-4/29/2025 TWUA Member $400.00 Non-Member $500.00

TWUA Member $370.00 Non-Member $470.00 ON SITE REGISTRATION

Non-Member $470.00 ON SITE REGISTRATION

TWUA Member $400.00 Non-Member $500.00

TWUA Member $370.00 Non-Member $470.00 ON SITE REGISTRATION 4/25/2025-4/29/2025

TWUA Member $370.00

TWUA Member $370.00 Non-Member $470.00 ON SITE REGISTRATION 4/25/2025-4/29/2025

TWUA Member $400.00 Non-Member $500.00

Non-Member $470.00 ON SITE REGISTRATION 4/25/2025-4/29/2025

TWUA Member $400.00 Non-Member $500.00

Pre-Registration Packets can be picked up from 7:00 –8:00 AM., in the Lobby 04/29/2025

General Session – Tuesday 12:00 P.M Wednesday 12:00 PM (Two Luncheons are included.)

Pre-Registration Packets can be picked up from 7:00 –8:00 AM., in the Lobby 04/29/2025

General Session – Tuesday 12:00 P.M Wednesday 12:00 PM (Two Luncheons are included.)

General Session – Tuesday 12:00 P.M. Wednesday 12:00 PM (Two Luncheons are included.)

General Session – Tuesday 12:00 P.M. Wednesday 12:00 PM (Two Luncheons are included.) 67th TWUA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL SCHOOL

General Session – Tuesday 12:00 P.M. Wednesday 12:00 PM (Two Luncheons are included.) 67th TWUA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL SCHOOL Register Online at www.twua.org OR PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE:

General Session – Tuesday 12:00 P.M Wednesday 12:00 PM (Two Luncheons are included.)

67th TWUA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL SCHOOL

67th TWUA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL SCHOOL Register Online at www.twua.org OR PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE:

General Session – Tuesday 12:00 P.M Wednesday 12:00 PM (Two Luncheons are included.) 67th TWUA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL SCHOOL Register Online at www.twua.org OR PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE:

67th TWUA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL SCHOOL Register Online at www.twua.org OR PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE:

Are you a TWUA Member? Yes ____ or No____ If Yes, What District Chapter or At-Large Membership? _____________

SECRUITY # or LICENSE #

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INFORMATION (Please choose one)

Purchase Order (Attach Copy) Check (Make Checks Payable To: TWUA S.E. Region) ____ Credit

Purchase Order (Attach Copy) ____ Check (Make

Purchase Order (Attach Copy) ____

101 Hutto, Tx. 78634

Mail Completed Pre-Registration Forms & Payment to: 210 E Hwy 79 STE 101 Hutto, Tx. 78634

Fax:512-459-7124 Any questions concerning registration please contact: Central Office at 512-459-7124 or 888-367-8982

Mail Completed Pre-Registration Forms & Payment to: 210 E Hwy 79 STE 101 Hutto, Tx. 78634

Fax:512-459-7124 Any questions concerning registration please contact: Central Office at 512-459-7124 or 888-367-8982

TWUA Southeast Regional School

April 28th 2025 –May 1st 2025

Holiday Inn - Beaumont Plaza, 3950 I-10 South, Beaumont, Texas.

Monday, April 28 9:00 am

1-5 pm

Tuesday, April 29 7-8 am

8 am-5:00 pm

9 am-3:30 pm

12-1 pm

Wednesday, April 30 8 am-5:00 pm

12-1 pm

Thursday, May 1 8 am-12 noon

Golf Tournament, Bayou Din Golf Course

Exhibitor Setup

Pre-registration / On-site Registration

Classes in Session

Exhibits open

Luncheon (included with cost)

Classes in Session

Luncheon (included with cost)

Classes in Session

TWUA Southeast Region 33rd Annual Golf Tournament

The Southeast Region of TWUA is hosting a golf tournament on April 28, 2025 at Bayou Din Golf Course, 8537 La Belle Rd, Beaumont, TX 77705. Sponsors are needed to raise money to support the tournament and to fund scholarships. Cost: $75 / player

$100.00-hole sponsorship (printed sign with sponsor’s names)

Any $50.00 donation will go toward the following Proximity and Long drive prizes. First Place $100.00 per person plus trophies

4 closest to the pin prizes awarded 4 longest drive prizes awarded

Please make all checks payable to TWUA Southeast Region and mail to: PO Box 7851, Beaumont, TX 77726

If you have any questions, please contact JON BROUSSARD, TWUA golf tournament director, at 409-813-2796 or jbroussard@actpipe.com

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS – HOLIDAY INN – BEAUMONT PLAZA

(409) 842-5995 before March 28, 2025 for Reservations and mention Group Code: TWU KING OR DOUBLE ROOM $96.00 PER NIGHT plus tax

Please call the local Beaumont number for reservations. (409) 842-5995

The 1-800 reservation number rooms will not credit towards our school.

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:

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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

ALDACO, FRANCISCO JAVIER

ARVIZU, SAUL

BALLINAS, JUAN RAMON

BARNARD, HUNTER CALEB WYATT

BENAVIDES, VALERIE JOANN

BLAIR, JOSEPH HOLDEN

BURNETT, GARRETT A

BUSHING, GARRETT C

CALLIHAN, JASON SETH

CANON, JONATHON

CAPETILLO, SALVADOR

CHAVEZ, ANTONIO

CONTRERAS, HUMBERTO ANTONIO

DEITSCH, JASON GREGORY

DOMINGUEZ, NICKY

DOOLEY, STEVEN

EICHELBERGER, IAN PATRICK FUENTES, JOE

GARCIA, DOROTEO

GARCIA, EDWARD

GARCIA, KENNY JAVIER

GAYDA, RICHARD

GEDDIE, JOHN WILLIAM

GILES, ELIJAH

GILLESPIE, BRANDON TYLER

GRADO, STEVEN A

GRIGSBY, SAMUEL D

GUTIERREZ, JESSE M HALL, MATHEW

HEARN, WALSH EDWARD

HEREDIA-SANCHEZ, EMMANUEL

HERRERA VICTORIANO, JUAN CARLOS

HOLDER, TYLER AUSTIN

JOHNS, MATTHEW

KERR, BRANDON

KROLL, ARCHIE SHANE

LANDRUM, JEFFERY STUART

LEWIS, JASON M

LIGHT, DANIEL D

LIPP, QUINN MAVERICK

LIVELY, CHRISTOPHER GIBSON

LLOYD, DEWY ANDREW

LUNA, ADONIS

MCKEE, JEREMY

MERRITT, MATTHEW

MILLS, CODY

MORENO, ALEJANDRO

MULDOWNEY, JAMES

NORRIS, TAYLOR

PAZ, CARLOS

PELUSO, DAVID

PINHEIRO, JOHN P III

PINKERTON, ERIK BRYAN

PUSINSKAS, PETER ALLEN

PUZONIA, BRANDON JOSEPH

REDDELL, HARVEY JOE ALLEN

RIGGINS, JAMAR NATHANIEL

RIVERA, RAUL G

ROBINSON, JASON BRENT

ROBINSON, WILLIAM T

RODRIGUEZ ZAMORA, JOSE ANGEL

ROSAS, GAVIN

RUIZ, JOSE J

SALAS, ROBERT

SIMS, CAMERON LESLIE

SMALL, CHAD ALLEN

SOTO, JOEL

TESTA, PAUL J IV

TORRANCE, BRYAN

TZIB, NIGEL

VASQUEZ, RAUL

VAZQUEZ, JONATHAN

VAZQUEZ, RICHARD

VIGIL, ISAAC

WADE, JOHNATHAN

WALL, ANTHONY

WILLIAMS, JEREMY RAMON

CUSTOMER SERVICE

INSPECTOR

ASSOUKMA, ARMAND

CALVO, JOSE D

CAPEHART, RYAN L

CLEVELAND, TEDDY

CRUZ, MARK ANTHONY

EVANS, TREY M

FOOTE, RICHARD LOUIS

GURST, MICHAEL

HAND, CORAL H

HANKINS, JONATHAN RYAN

HERNANDEZ, SERGIO

HOETTE, RONALD

HOLLEY, TAMMY NANNETTE

HUGHES, GREG D

MARTIN, SPENCER C

MARTINEZ, ALBERTO

MCCLANAHAN, RYAN HEWITT

MEDELLIN, MARTIN

MEEKS, GIACCAMO

PANOZZO, CHASE GALLIANO

RAMIREZ, ANGEL

RED, JADE SANDERS RILEY, DEREK

SANCHEZ, ADOLFO

SCHMIDT, CODY A

TRAHAN, CHRISTOPHER

TUCKER, KIERSTEN B

VICK, MATTHEW RYAN

GROUND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS B

BORAK, JUSTIN

BURNETT, SAVOY J

DELEON, JOSE R

FULL, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL

GAITAN, RAPHAEL

LOMBARD, KRISTERPHER L SIMS, CAMERON LESLIE

SORGE, JOHN J SR

TREVINO, JORGE ALBERTO

WALL, ANTHONY

CLASS C

ABSHIER, CORY

BAKER, TREVOR

BRYAN, MATTHEW ALLEN

BURNETTE, BLADE ALEXANDER

DAVIS, DAKOTA GARRETT

DEFRANCESCO, PHILIP M

DEVIEW, KYLE RICHARD

DILLON, LOGAN RAY

FRANCO, RAMON

FRICKE, JORDAN

GARCIA, KEVIN Y

GARCIA, MICHAEL

GRAY, JACOAH ROWAN

HASTINGS, SHAIN H

HELMKE, TREY ALLAN

HOOT, LEONARD KELLY

HOSKINS, TONY C

JEANNERAT, DANIEL SHAY

JIMENEZ, DAVID AARON

JOHNSON, CHRISTOPHER BLAKE

JONES, MICHAEL GLEN

MARTINEZ, ALAN

MENDOZA, RAUL

NAIL, MITCHELL

PAZ, JESUS R JR

PHIPPS, JUDY

RILEY, JOHN

SAENZ, JOHN E

SAFFORD, BRETT MICHAEL

SCHIECK, MARK A

SHIREY, CARL

SUCHADOLL, BRENDEN JOHN

TATE, JARRETT WAYNE

TOMAS, TRISTAN

WALLES, PHILLIP BRITT

SURFACE WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS B

CORONADO, DAVID DANIEL

CRUTCHER, JEREMY SCOTT

DOUGLAS, COLLIN DEAN

FLOWERS, JEREMY A

GONZALEZ, ULYSES

JOHNSTON, JARED YOUNGER

NEPPER, TERRELL

ROBLES, CHRISTIAN RAY

RODRIGUEZ, EDGAR I

TROTH, KAYLA N

WILSON, DYLAN REED

CLASS C

ASSED, NASSER

BENITEZ, RENE

BROUSSARD, KEMON JOSEPH

CANTRELL, BRETT MORGAN

FRIELS, GEORGE

GARZA, ESTEBAN

GRAY, CHRISTIAN

HOLDER, DEANNA

JENNINGS, ERIC DESHAWN

LEAL, REYNALDO ANGEL

MORALEZ, TOMAS ESTEBAN

REPP, LOREEN

ROSS, LOGAN ANDREW

SANTILLAN, JUAN

SANTILLANA, FREDDY WILLIAM

SOTELO, JONATHAN P

STUMP, LOGAN

TILLOTSON, WILLIAM

WILSON, CLAYTON HEATH

WOELKE, PATRICK

WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR

CLASS B

ALFORD, SHAWNEE

BRICKEY, CLAYTON TANNER

CARTER, DARRIN

DEAL, CHRISTOPHER M FARRELL, CONNOR JEFFREY

GALVEZ, FRANCISCO

GARZA, JOHN A JOHNSON, DENNIS LOCK, CALVIN LEE

MORALES, JACOB EDWARD

REID, JEFF DEAN

SEGROVES, CLINTON C

VASQUEZ-ALVAREZ, CARLOS DAVID

WILLIAMS, DAMIAN S

WILLIAMS, JORDAN L

CLASS C

BAUGHMAN, ANDREW

BURRIS, JAMES

CASTILLO, HUSAI

CROCKER, BRICE

DAVIS, MICHAEL RYAN

DELGADO, DAMIAN

FOUX, TYLER MARIAH

GOMEZ, MAXIMILIANO

HARROS, PETE

HAWKINS, CHRISTOPHER D

HERNANDEZ, JOSHUA

HORNBECK, JUSTIN KEITH

HOUSTON, MASON SKYE

HUBBARD, ANTONIO LECEDRIC

LAFON, JEREMY

MARTINEZ, JOHN GERARD

MARTINEZ, JORGE SAMUEL

MCDONALD, ALLEN LESLIE

MEZA, MICHAEL

MILLER, JOHNNY M

MONROE, CARL ANTHONY

NAVARRETE, ANDREW IVAN

NEUFELD, JOHN TEICHROEB

ORTIZ, MICHAEL ALBERT

PADRON, LUIS GUADALUPE

REYES, JACOB

RIVADENEIRA, ROBERT

RODRIGUEZ, ROBERTO X

SALDIVAR, JESUS M

TORRES, ARMANDO SOLIS

VALDEZ, SIMON

VELEZ, JACOB

WEST, CLINT

WHITTINGTON, RYAN

WOLFE, WYATT ANDREU

WATER OPERATOR

CLASS A

ANDERSON, AUSTIN L

BOWMAN, CRYSTAL M

DELAROSA, EDIEL

HELTON, ALLEN R

INOUYE, DAVID A

LOPEZ, JORDAN U

MORRIS, KELLY M

PHILLIPS, STEPHEN L

RIVERA, FERNANDO

RODRIGUEZ, CHRISTOPHER L

TALBERT, ERIC JAMES

WHEELER, KYLE DAVID-LIGHT

ZARAGOSA, JOHNNY L

CLASS D

ACKERMANN, KURT EUGENE

ADAME, JAVIER

ALLGOOD, RYAN CAREY

ALVAREZ, ALEJANDRO

ASHLEY, RYAN

AYALA, MANUEL

BAENA, LUIS ANGEL

BARBOZA, DAMIAN

BATES, ANDREA

BESHERSE, GARY

BLOMBERG, ALEXANDER JOSEPH

BLOSSEY, PARKER

BOGGESS, LUKE

BONHAM, ALAN

BROEKSTRA, MARK EDWARD

BURNS, TERENCE LYNN

BUSBY, CLAYTON

CASTILLO, ANTONIO

CASTILLO, CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER

CASTRO, DAVID ANTHONY

CATANACH, PHILLIP ANDREW

CHADWELL, MICHAEL STEVEN

CHAVIRA, BRIAN

CHESTER, JASON

COFFIN, CHRISTOPHER A

COLVIN, BENJAMIN

COURVILLE, BRADY

DAHSE, BRITTANY JEAN

DAVIS, DANIEL

DELEON, REY

ESPINOZA, JUAN FRANCISCO

ESTRADA, ALAN

EVERSON, RICHARD LEE

FAUCETT, SHANE

FERREIRA, CHRISTIAN

FLORES, CHRISTOPHER SAUL

FOLSOM, TRAVIS

FUENTES, REBECCA

GARRARD, ELIZABETH ANNE

GEESLING, MICHAEL ROBERT

GILLIAM, BENJAMIN

GONZALEZ, ANGEL ALFREDO

GOREE, ANTHONY EUDEAN

GRAHAM, TRAVIS

GRAY, DEVON

GRAY, KELVIN R

GREVEY, MICHAEL

HABEGGER, CALEB ROBERT

HAINLINE, JASON

HAPES, CAMERON

HARRIS, CHRISTOPHER SEAN

HARRIS, RYAN PAUL

HART, MYLES

HAYLEY, CADE TANNER

HENRY, HUNTER

HEREDIA, LUIS RAMON

HERRERA, DANIEL

HOPKINS, CHRISTOPHER ANDREW

HUBER, CHARLES RICHARD

HUERTA, ROBERTO

HUMPHREY, CHRIS

IBARRA, JESUS

IGNACIO, JAYSON TORRES

JOHNSON, JOHNNY DANTE

JONES, ELIZABETH VERA

KEEN, LEIGHTON TROY

KELLER, BRIAN KEITH

KELLOGG, LOWELL WILLIAM

LARRAGA, DANIEL

LITTLE, JASON ROY

LLOYD, TYLER

LYNCH, DAKOTA EDWARD

MACHOST, JUSTIN

MARRUFO, ANDREW

MARTINEZ, EDUARDO

MARTINEZ, ISAIAH

MARTINEZ, LUIS A JR

MAYNARD, STERLING HUTTON

MAYNE, MICHAEL

MCCARTY, MATTHEW A MCMORROUGH, JENNY

MEMMINGER-MAGLOTT, SHALEEK HASSAN

MENA, MARCELO GUADALUPE

MENDOZA VILLARREAL, JUAN MONK, TRAVIS

MONTELONGO, BAILEY SOMEA

MORALES, EMILY

MORENO, JACOB PAUL MULLINS, MATTHEW J

NEEDHAM, MASON LEE

NEGRETE, CAYDIN ANDREW

OLSON, NOAH EUGENE OROSCO, ALFREDO

ORTIZ, ADRIAN

PADILLA, JUAN ANGEL

PARKER, ETHAN

PARKS, THEODORE

PEOPLES, NICKOLIS

PERIMON, CHERINA

PICHARDO, JAYDEN TOMAS

POLANCO, LUIS D

POPOVICH, ROBERT

PORR, TIMOTHY

RAMBO, JOEL

RANCHER, CODY LEE

REESE, XAVIER RAKIM

RHINE, CHORD JERRAL ROBINSON, CHRISTIAN SHANE

RODRIGUEZ BARRIENTOS, JOSE

GUADALUPE

ROED, KEVIN

ROMERO, CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER

SANCHEZ, ISRAEL

SANCHEZ, RAFAEL

SANDERS, JOSHUA WADE

SAULS, NICHOLSON

SCARBOROUGH, TAYLOR WAYNE

SLOAN, MARCUS LEE

SNIPES, TRAVIS RAY

SORIANO, JOSE ANGEL

SPENCER, DENNIS

STEPHENSON, CHRISTIAN

SUMMERS, DANIEL

TAYLOR, THOMAS

TERAN, KLER

THOMPSON, TYLER BRIAN

THRASH, IRYN

TISDALE, LARRY EDWARD

TORRES, JOHNATHAN DAVID

TOWNSEND, GRAYSON

VALDEZ, PEDRO BERNARDINO

WALKER, COREY JAMES

WALLACE, STEVEN

WEEMS, CHANCE RANDALL

WHITE, WILLIAM THOMAS

WILLIAMS, CHARLES

WITTMAN, RYAN THOMAS

ZAIONTZ, JOHN

ZUNIGA, MANUEL

WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR

COLLECTIONS I

ALANIZ, ROLANDO

CIGLER, SEBASTIAN ALEXANDER CRUISE, BAILY

DUCKWORTH, CECIL RAY

FARMER, DANIEL WAYNE

GONZALES, EDWARD GONZALES, JACOB GONZALES, JEROMY

GREVEY, MICHAEL

HOUSEWRIGHT, NOREEN HOWARD, KEILEN

HUFF, NATHAN

KAMOSA, CORBIN

LANGER, JOSEPH MICHAEL LOPEZ, DAVID LEE

NAJERA, CARLOS

WIPES

NIX, WELDON JOE

OCONNOR, TANDIN

PEREZ, BRADLEY D

PRADO, JOSUE

RAYAS, JESUS GUADALUPE

RIVERA, MIGUEL

ROCHE, WILLIAM J

RODRIGUEZ, JOHN SOSA, DAVID

STERPKA, DAVID MARK

THOMAS, TREY ALAN

COLLECTIONS II

CERDA, RAUL

GIFFORD, ADAM GONZALES, DAVID

GONZALEZ, JAVIER

HERNANDEZ, RICARDO

KNIGHT, KENNETH

KROLL, ARCHIE SHANE

ODANIEL, JAMIE RYAN

ORQUIZ, RAMON

PADILLA, JOSE L JR

RILEY, DEREK

RIVADENEIRA, ROBERT

SCALLY, LUKE

SCOTT, JULIE ANN

SIMMONS, JOHN MICHAEL

TROTTER, NORMAN E

VELASQUEZ, CESAR

WOOLF, VICTOR

COLLECTIONS III

CALVERT, BRADLEY DAVID

CASTILLO, DAVID

DELTORO, DANIEL

GOMEZ, ROGELIO

HICKMAN, JAMES GARVIN

JACKS, SPENCER DEAN

JOHNSTON, LANDON JAMES

JONES, ANDREW STERLING

LUCIO, ERIC G

MAKASINI, TEVITA

MALDONADO, JUSTIN M NENTWIG, MICHAEL ALLEN VILLARREAL, JOSEPH S

WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS A

BAKKEN, STUART BOYD, CORDEL L CHICAS, SANTOS A CRAWLEY, RUSSELL W

DELATTE, DALE L

NELSON, STEPHEN A ROBERTSHAW, DANNY W II

SOEPANGAT, JANUAR TORRES, SERGIO

CLASS B

ANDERSON MARTIN, MITCHELL R

DESPAIN, CORY A

DISTEFANO, JUSTIN ROBERT

FLORES, JUSTIN N

GONZALES, XAVIER

LOERA, FELIPE

MACHRISTIE, VAUGHN

MARISCAL, OSCAR

MARTINEZ-AVILA, ISAEL ALEJANDRO

MUNGIA, STEVE

OROPEZA, ERNESTO

ROHWEDDER, WILLIAM T

VALLADARES, CHRISTOPHER

CLASS C

BARNES, JARED

BRAZZEL, NATHAN GLENN

BROTHERS, HENRY

CRITTEN, DERRELL

DELAO, ARTURO

DIAS, RAMON

FRIEND, JUSTIN QUAY

GARCIA, JOEL

GARCIA, MIGUEL A

GOLDSMITH, KRISTEN

HARRISON, DAVID CALEB

HERRON, JASON

JACKSON, JESSE

JONES, KENNETH CHARLES

KENNEDY, JAMES F

KEYES, JUSTIN

KRATWELL, JOSHUA ADAM

LAMBERT, MICHAEL

LAWLER, JAMIE

LEINEN, PATRICIA K

MANNING, CURT

MARQUEZ, GLORIA

MARTINEZ, JOSE A

MATHEWS, JASON NEAL

MCDANIEL, SHAWN

MILLER, JONATHAN E

MURPHY, EDWARD

PEREZ, EDGAR IVAN

PEREZ-SANCHEZ, DANIEL

PEYTON, TRAVIS

RANGEL, JOSEPH

RED, JADE SANDERS

RIVERA, FERNANDO

RODRIGUEZ, ERIC ASHTON

SAUCER, JAMES R SR

THAMES, MATHEW

WILSON, DANIEL GEORGE

CLASS D

ALLEN, CORNELL

BEAVERS, DAVID L

BELMONTES, JOSE JUAN

BLOHM, DOUG C

BROWN, PAYTON

BRUMMETT, ROBERT D JR

BURLESON, JACK DALE

BUSTER, BRYSE

CANDELARIA, MIAFAITH

CASH, JESSE ALAN

CASON, NOAH R

CASTRO, CARLOS E

CATANACH, PHILLIP ANDREW

COCKRUM, DEVIN SHANE

CONWAY, JUSTIN

COOPER, CARL

DAVIS, COLE TUCKER

ESTEP, ERIC EUGENE

EVANS, DAVID G JR

FISHER, JOHNNY F

FLORES, RAUL

GARCIA, SERGIO EMMANUEL

GEESLING, MICHAEL ROBERT

GILLIAM, AARON GEOFFREY

GLICK, JACOB PHILLIP

GONGWER, AMANDA

GUERRA, CARLOS JR

GUZMAN, RICARDO E

HARRELL, RUEBEN WAYNE

HAWKINS, BOBBY

HAYNES, DEONDRE KEITH

HOLCOMB, GARRETT

IGNACIO, JAYSON TORRES

JONES, CEDRIC

JONES, STEVEN CHARLES

JOVE, CISCO

JUSTICE, CAREY WILLIAM

KOPF, CHRISTOPHER DONALD

LONG, BLAKE CHRISTOPHER

LOYA, CARLOS

MARTINEZ, EZEKIEL

MARTINEZ, TOMAS

MCCLURE, SKYLER

MCCOY, ROGER KOLE

MCDONALD, JOE

MCGUIRE, DETAVIAN

MCMASTER, WILLIAM

MORRIS, CHAD BRIAN

OVERSTREET, KATHERINE

PARRA, OTSIR

PASTOR, JEREMY PAUL

PEARSON, STUART

PLENTL, HOMER ALAN

PROPECK, FRANK

REVES, ROBERT

RHODES, JEREMY

RICH, MELISSA LYNN

RODRIGUEZ, LOUIS VALENTIN

ROJAS, EDUARDO

RUSSELL, CYLE LANE

SANCHEZ, ADRIAN M

SANCHEZ, CHRISTOPHER

SANCHEZ, JESUS ISRAEL

SANCHEZ, STEVEN

SANTAMARIA, DAVIS

SANTOS, JOSE

SIGRAH, KILFRANK

SIMMONS, CALEB JARROD

SMITH, LUKE

STEENKAMP, DEWALD

TRAMMELL, ETHAN

VALERIO, JOEY

VANCE, KASON R

WHITTLEY, CHRISTOPHER ELTON

WILFORD, MARLON LEE

WISNER, BRIAN

YOUNG, BOBBY DUANE

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

56th ANNUAL CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL

MAY 6, 7, & 8, 2025 – ABILENE CONVENTION CENTER – ABILENE, TEXAS

WATER

Basic Water

Water Distribution

**Surface Water Production I**

Surface Water Production II

ACADEMIC OFFERINGS

WASTEWATER WATER/WASTEWATER

Basic Wastewater

Wastewater Treatment

Wastewater Collection

*Wastewater Laboratory

Utilities Safety

Utilities Management

Utilities Calculations

Pump & Motor Maintenance

*Water Laboratory CCC / CSI

Drinking Water Topics

We will be offering TCEQ’s Required Resiliency Training Thursday May8th @ 1:30 pm - $80

*Preregistration For Both Lab’s Required by MARCH 28, 2025 – Class Size Limited to 12 Each

**Surface Water I is 24 hr. - Starts 1:00 pm, Monday, May 5th –

Pre-Registration by MARCH 28, 2025 - Class Size limited to 20

All other courses are 20 hrs. In Length & Start 8:00 am , Tues. May 6th

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 Late / On-Site Registration

Water/Wastewater Courses…………………$325.00 until 3-28-25 …………………..$330.00…………………………$350.00 (w/cc $355)

Laboratory Courses………… ……$335.00 until 3-28-25 ..$340.00……………………………N/A

NON-MEMBERS OF TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

Water/Wastewater Courses…………………$425.00 until 3-28-25.…………………..$430.00…………………………..$450.00 (w/cc $455)

Laboratory Courses…………………………$435.00 until 3-28-25 …………$440.00 No Late nor On-Site Registration

Registration fees include luncheons on May 6, 7, and 8. Extra luncheon tickets may be purchased for $30.00 each.

BEST TASTING WATER CONTEST

There will be a Best Tasting Water Contest on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 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 Rob Klafter at rob.klafter@abilenetx.gov or 325/676-6041.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

A Golf Tournament will be held at 12-noon, Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Maxwell Golf Course in Abilene. The fee of $100.00 includes green and cart fees, lunch and refreshments. Those interested should contact Kenny Doss at 325/701-7902 A 50/50 raffle will be held with proceeds going to the CWTRS V.M.Elhers’ Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $10.00 each (cash or check), tickets will be available onsite

HOTELS

The MCM Elegante Suites, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., 325-698-1234 will be our Host Hotel offering $110.00/night until MARCH 28, 2025

Identify being a Water School Attendee. For a list of Abilene hotels Contact Kenny Hutchins at 325/676-6404 or Kenny.hutchins@abilenetx.gov

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL

Pre-Registration for BOTH Lab Courses is required Pre-Registration Deadline for All Courses is March 28, 2025 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 KENNY HUTCHINS BY MAY 16, 2025

MAIL FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: KENNY HUTCHINS – WATER ADMIN. – P.O. BOX 60, ABILENE, TX 79604 MasterCard/Visa for pre-registration thru the TWUA Central Office at (888) 367-8982 or Fax (512) 459-7124 Please confirm registration with Kenny Hutchins at 325/676-6404 or email: kenny.hutchins@abilenetx.gov

HERE’S

A PARTIAL LIST

OF THINGS THAT REQUIRE ZERO TALENT:

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

2. ATTITUDE – A good attitude can change everything

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

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

5. HONESTY – Builds trust and respect.

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

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

8. ENERGY – Bring enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

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

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

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

12. KINDNESS – Costs nothing, yet means everything.

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

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

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

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