Texas Water Utilities
JOURNAL
VOLUME 23
MARCH 2013
NUMBER 3
2013 TWUA REGIONAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE:
2013 TWUA REGIONAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE Feb 24-27
TWUA Annual School
Feb. 5-7
Far West Texas Regional School EVENT Pecos County Civic Center Ft. Stockton, Texas
April 2-4
David Moore (512) 459-3124
Norma Clark, (432)528-1608
Norma Clark (432) 528-1608
Tom Ezell, (432) 553-1196
Panhandle Regional School Amarillo Civic Center Amarillo, Texas
Jessie Flores (806)378-3019
Ruben Arias (806)378-3019
April 22-25
Southeast Regional School Holiday Inn Centre Beaumont, Texas
Pat Gray (713)637-8835
Rob Starr, (409) 755-1559
May 7-9
Central West Texas Regional School Abilene Civic Center Abilene, Texas
Shorty Radde (325)650-1834
Mickey Chaney (325) 548-2237
May 13-17
North Central Texas Regional School Univ. of Texas Arlington Arlington, Texas
Donna Starling (972)721-2431
Selena Jackson (972)237-8377
June 10-13
Central Texas Regional School Killeen Civic Center Killeen, Texas
Teresa Bryant (254)750-8007
Damon Boniface, (254) 986-2949
July8-10
Southwest Texas Regional School McAllen Conference Center McAllen, Texas
Javier Santiago (956)681-1700
Lynn Short, (361)485-3381
August 6-8
Permian Basin Regional School MCM Grande Hotel Odessa, Texas
Norma Clark (432)528-1608
Norma Clark, (432) 528-1608
August 27-30
East Texas Regional School Harvey Hall & R.T.D.C. Tyler, Texas
Mike Norris (903)939-8278
Mike Norris (903)939-8278
Nov. 5-7
West Texas Regional School Lubbock Civic Center Lubbock, Texas
Curtis McDole (806)775-2610
Neil Weems (806)775-2880
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Please contact the person listed above for additional information about your regional school or call TWUA Central Office at (888)367-8982. Please visit our website at www.twua.org to register for one of these schools. Thank you for your support.
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ARTICLES S TRAINING LISTINGS S EMPLOYMENT
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ARTICLES: President's Perspective..................................................................6 by, Roger Fussell, TWUA President TWUA Executive Director News:.....................................................8 by, Russell Hamilton, ED PES News: Pretreatment Audit......................................................................10 by,Yilma Zerihun, REM Safety News: Fall Prevention In and Around Basins..........................................12 by, Amy Northam, City of Lubbock, Safety Committee Member Texas Water Development Board News: Water Projects for Texas..............................................................18 TCEQ News: Commission Approval for Proposed Rulemaking.. .......................22
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TRAINING: .TWUA
Training Schedule................................................................................14 37TH Annual Central Texas Regional School.............................................24 TWUA 45TH Annual Central West Tx. Regional School........................................19 TWUA 35TH Annual Panhandle Regional School...................................................5 TWUA 66th Annual North Central Texas Regional School Information..................20 TWUA 56th Annual Southeast Texas Regional School Information.......................16 .TEEX Training Schedule..................................................................................27 TWUA
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35th ANNUAL SCHOOL - TWUA PANHANDLE REGION April 2-4, 2013 Held at the Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan Amarillo, Texas WATER COURSES
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Basic Water *Surface Water Production I Ground Water Production Water Distribution
Basic Wastewater Wastewater Collection Wastewater Treatment *Wastewater Laboratory
WATER/WASTEWATER/OTHER COURSES
Utilities Management Chlorinator Maintenance CSI / CCC Utilities Safety Basic Instrumentation *Customer Service Relations Special Topics TBA
*Customer Service Relations Class is open to the general public; you will not receive TCEQ credit hours!
*Wastewater Laboratory will be held at the Environmental Laboratory at 4001 S. Osage
*Surface Water Production I begins Monday April 1st at 1:00 pm, all others begin Tuesday 2nd at 8:00 am FOR REGISTRATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Customer Service Relations class is open to general public, limited seating available so register today! Customer Service Relations…………………..………………………………………………………………………...$150.00 All Other Classes TWUA Member Non-Member Pre-Registration (postmarked by 3/25/13)................................................................................. $200.00 .......................... $260.00 Late / On-Site Registration (after 3/25/13) ............................................................................ $250.00 .......................... $310.00
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We prefer you register through our website at panhandleregion.com, but if you would like to register by mail please fill this out and send to the address below. Payment must accompany registration. No refunds will be made. Substitutions are allowed. Make Check Payable to TWUA Panhandle Region. Please complete registration form and fax to 806-342-1563 or mail to TWUA Panhandle Region P.O. BOX 1324 Amarillo, TX 79105. On-Site Registration at the door will begin at 7:00am Tuesday, April 2nd 2013. Pre-Registered students can pickup their information packets from the registration booth. Registration fee includes, training manuals, donuts, coffee, refreshments and noon meals. TESTING INFORMATION Class “A” exams will be given on Wednesday and must be arranged with TCEQ at least 6 weeks prior to school. All other Exams will be given on Thursday April 4th, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Upon request TWUA Central Office will provide handouts that contain sample questions to help with the exam. *Photo ID Required for all exams*
All Exam Fees are $111, checks or money orders for exam fees must be made out to TCEQ! HEADQUARTERS HOTEL
Ashmore Inn & Suites, 2301 I-40 East, Exit 72-A – TWUA Special Discount Rate if reservations made by phone $69.00 / night For Reservations call 877-374-3344 Make sure to mention that you will be attending the TWUA Regional School to receive the special discount rate.
For registration information visit our website at www.panhandleregion.com for other inquiries call or fax Jesse Flores, Ruben Arias or Cindy Proffitt Telephone (806) 378-3019, Fax (806) 342-1563. Emergency contact # at the regional school 806-680-8028. March 2013
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President's Message
Every community relies on the local water utility to provide them with an ample safe water supply and a dependable means to dispose of wastewater that will not harm the environment. But, do they see us as professionals? Several years ago TWUA produced a training video titled “Every Minute of Every Day”. The overacting theme of the film was that every day there are trained water utility professionals making decisions affecting the health and safety of the citizens of Texas. Webster defines professional as “ (1) characterized by conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession (2) exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace.” The letters that spell the word PROFESSIONAL, offer us many milestones to help us reach our goal as a water utility professional. TWUA President Roger Fussell Lumberton MUD, Executive Director
"PRIDE IS A PERSONAL COMMITMENT"
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s we begin a new year and the change of officers of TWUA, I would like to thank the outgoing President Norma Clark for serving our organization. I appreciate her tireless efforts at the helm of the Management Committee. Norma has given her time, and other valuable resources to the TWUA to make sure the Association is well represented throughout our great State. I would also like to thank all of the water utility professionals who supported the 95th Annual School in Corpus Christi. A big thank you to the volunteers, vendors, instructors, and members of the central office staff. These folks make it all happen and without them we could not have a successful school. I hope this year’s school was a success for each of our attendees. When I began to think about the challenges ahead of me as the incoming President, I could not help but ask myself a few questions. Where do we go from here? Will I be a good ambassador for TWUA? I feel I have been blessed to work in the water utility industry and become associated with many great and talented operators, engineers, managers, elected officials, office staff, construction staff, and support personnel. Without these folks who support me and TWUA we would certainly be facing many hardships and challenges in the days ahead. As many of us know, the water utility industry has undergone many changes in the last few years, and we can expect more in the year(s) ahead. My father worked in the water utility industry many years ago in Southeast Texas, and I remember the respect he earned in the community where I grew up. The community constantly relied on him to keep the water pressure up and to answer any and all questions that would come along. 6 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org
The letter “P” could represent the PRIDE we exhibit in the workplace, at home, church, or any other activity we choose to be involved in. Most of us are taught from a young age to be careful how we exhibit our pride. Pride can be a useful virtue if it is applied correctly. Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once said “Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction”. Many of the decisions we make are difficult. Yet, doing what is right will sustain us in our professional roles. Today’s business climate requires us to do more with less; thus, many budgets are being reduced and the workforce is cut. Can we put a price on professionalism in the workplace? Many years ago Hosea Ballou, a theological writer was quoted as saying “No one has a greater asset for his business than a man’s pride in his work”. Professionalism in the workplace should be more beneficial to our employers than mere numbers of employees and unlimited budgets. I read someone once said, “Pride is a personal commitment; it is an attitude which separates excellence from mediocrity”. As water utility professionals, we can promote our product, services, and abilities to the public by exhibiting a professional attitude and image. I am proud to be in the water utility industry, and I hope we will consider the attitude we exhibit in our professional roles and it's reflection on our industry as a whole. Water Utility PROFESSIONAL. Are we of that mindset? Do we in the water utility industry present ourselves as PROFESSIONALS? As my first month as TWUA President presents itself, I encourage you to approach your role with PRIDE in your career as a water utility PROFESSIONAL S
As always, TWUA honors the open door policy. Your voice matters to this association. Please send your comments or concerns to : rogerf@lumbertonmud.com
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEWS: Russell Hamilton, TWUA ED
I Hope this article finds all well. TWUA Training opportunities are definitely increasing. Participation in the Far West Regional School and preparations for Annual School along with the normal routine has been a challenge for staff. We participated in the Far West Texas School in Fort Stockton and I want to thank Norma Clark and Tom Ezell for their efforts in bringing operator training to this area of the state. We have prepared for the things associated with Annual School and will be in Corpus or just returning when this journal hits the mail. We will be going to Amarillo April 2nd to participate and support the Panhandle Regional School – then things get really busy. As you know the last week of April (22nd) is the Beaumont Regional School, the 2nd week of May (7th) will be the Abilene Regional School and the following week (May 13th) will be the North Texas Regional School in Arlington. This time of year gets to be a busy time but for me it is a good busy. I truly enjoy interacting with the various regional boards. Reestablishing friendships with the operators and visiting with the vendors. All TWUA Training Events would be much more expensive and less dynamic if, not for the vendors. I ask you to take the time and opportunity to visit with the vendors when they are displaying and supporting training events. Let these individuals know you appreciate their efforts. We attempt to keep an open dialog going with the vendors, and one of the comments that we hear is “things are getting tight, and we need numbers and contacts to justify our participation.” We attempt to encourage this interaction by placing refreshments in the display area. We include one hour of class time as “touring exhibits”. What we truly need is for participants to stop and talk to vendors. You may not have a current need for the various products, but you never know when a vendor might have a product or service that could really get you out of a bind.
named Spark Plug. School was all but impossible for Sparky. He failed every subject in the eighth grade. He flunked physics in high school, getting a grade of zero. He also flunked Latin, Algebra and English. And his record in sports wasn’t any better. Though he did manage to make the school’s golf team, he promptly lost the only important match of the season. Oh, there was a consolation match; he lost that too. Throughout his youth, Sparky was awkward socially. It wasn’t that the other students disliked him; it’s just that no one really cared all that much. In fact, Sparky was astonished if a classmate ever said hello to him outside of school hours. There’s no way to tell how he might have done at dating. He never once asked a girl out in high school. He was too afraid of being turned down… or perhaps laughed at. Sparky was a loser. He, his classmates… everyone knew it. So he learned to live with it. He made up his mind early that if things were meant to work out, they would. Otherwise, he would content himself with what appeared to be his inevitable mediocrity. One thing was important to Sparky, however drawing. He was proud of his artwork. No one else appreciated it. But that didn’t seem to matter to him. In his senior year of high school, he submitted some cartoons to the yearbook. The editors rejected the concept. Despite this brush-off, Sparky was convinced of his ability. He even decided to become an artist. So, after completing high school, Sparky wrote Walt Disney Studios. They asked for samples of his artwork. Despite careful preparation, it too was rejected. This was one more confirmation that he was a loser.
District and Regional Officers: If you have not sent in your updated information, I urge you to do so. The IRS is really starting to crack down on non-profits, and we need to have the most up to date information possible. Also, if we have not received your financial statement for 2012, please take this opportunity and make sure Central Office has your information.
But Sparky still didn’t give up. Instead, he decided to tell his own life’s story in cartoons. The main character would be a little boy who symbolized the perpetual loser and chronic underachiever. You know him well. Because Sparky’s cartoon character went on to become a cultural phenomenon of sorts. People readily identified with this “lovable loser.” He reminded people of the painful and embarrassing moments from their own past, of their pain and their shared humanity. The character soon became famous worldwide: “Charlie Brown.” And Sparky, the boy whose many failures never kept him from trying, whose work was rejected again and again …, was the highly successful cartoonist Charles Schultz.
The story goes like this - When he was a little boy his uncle called him “Sparky”, after a comic-strip horse
At it's height, Peanuts was published daily in 2,600 papers in 75 countries, in 21 languages. Over the nearly 50 years
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that Peanuts was published, Schulz drew more than 18,000 strips. The strips themselves, plus merchandise and product endorsements, produced revenues of more than $1 billion per year, with Schulz earning an estimated $30 million to $40 million annually. During the life of the strip, Schulz took only one vacation, a five-week break in late 1997 to celebrate his 75th birthday; reruns of the strip ran during his vacation, the only time reruns occurred while Schulz was alive. His cartoon strip, “Peanuts,” continues to inspire books, T-shirts and Christmas specials, reminding us, as someone once commented that life somehow finds a way for all of us, even the losers.
Sparky’s story reminds us of a very important principle in life. We all face difficulty and discouragement from time to time. We also have a choice in how we handle it. If we’re persistent, if we hold fast to our faith and our beliefs if we continue to develop the unique talents bestowed upon us, who knows what can happen? We may end up with an insight and an ability to inspire that comes only through hardship. In the end, there are no “losers” – some winners just take longer to develop! S By CAPT J. David Atwater Remember - We do not need all the operators in Texas to be members of TWUA – Just You ! !
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PES NEWS:
Pretreatment Audit By,Yilma Zerihun, REM
You will never know when a pretreatment audit is going to occur. You have to be ready at all times. As a benefit to those new to Pretreatment or Pretreatment Audit, I would like to share my experience about pretreatment audit in general terms without getting into specific details. Throughout the years in my pretreatment career, a lot has been said about the dreaded pretreatment program audit, and I have seen many audits. Believe me it is not fun. I chose to write about it now because we had one in September 2012 which lasted for five days from the 17th to the 24th of September 2012. Our audits are conducted roughly at five year intervals, and we were expecting one to be done within the year. It had been about four, and a half years since the last audit. Our program had mini-audits almost every year in the form of Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) which typically lasts two days and conducted by one or two Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) field inspectors. The first day involves personnel interview and file reviews while the second day is dedicated for field inspection of the selected industrial users. The personnel involved are the Pretreatment Coordinator and the Environmental Specialists. The upper management is involved only if there are major issues that need to be addressed, and at the end of the audit when the auditors will conduct an exit interview to discuss their findings. Luckily, we have not had these issues during these PCI’s. We did well in the PCI’s. As always, the auditors will not give you a 100% grade on the performance of your program. They will find “areas of concerns” or give you “program recommendations.” In any case, we were pleased with their constructive criticisms since we benefitted from it by tweaking the program here and there. Our Pretreatment Year begins on July 1st and ends June 30th. The due date for the submission of our Annual Report is September. As usual, we were in the middle of compiling all the necessary information for this report. In 10 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org
addition, our fiscal year goes from October to September, and we prepare for the year end reports, evaluations, and so on. We had submitted our Technically Based Local Limits (TBLL), and we were expecting it's approval any day. Since the TCEQ announced a new policy a few years ago, extending their audit cycle from five years to seven years for selected POTW if they meet certain criteria. We did not know if we met the POTW criteria that will earn us the privilege of a seven-year audit cycle. All of a sudden, we got a two-week notification from TCEQ that our TBLL has been approved retroactively on August 13, 2012 and that we are scheduled for a major audit in two weeks. Those of you who have experienced an audit will understand the huge adrenalin rush the phone calls and panics to drop almost everything that is non-essential to prepare for an audit. The following are the actions we had to take:
1. Notify everyone involved with the program. This included the City Executive/Director who is the designated permit signatory for our program, the managers of the two Wastewater Treatment Plants, the senior manager of the pretreatment program, the QA/QC group, all the pretreatment specialists and support staff. 2. Complete the pretreatment audit checklist which is essential in gathering information that will be used during the initial phase of the audit when the TCEQ auditors interview all personnel during the initial interview. 3. Put all files in good order so that the auditors will have access to all information relating to the program. This includes the binders where permits, inspection reports, sampling reports, chains-of-custody files, QA/QC files, correspondence, Baseline Monitoring Reports, Periodic Compliance Reports, Enforcement Actions, Industrial User Surveys) March 2013
4. Designate an area that is large and comfortable enough for the auditors to do their job uninterrupted and with minimal disruption. 5. Have all personnel on stand-by to answer to questions or to provide additional information. 6. Provide easy access to copiers so that the auditors will make copies of documents as necessary without difficulty. 7. Ask the staff to cooperate since a good and cooperative attitude is necessary for the auditors to do their jobs more effectively. 8. Accompany the auditors to the field to interview the Industrial User representatives to compare what is documented in our inspection reports and what is out there.
cooperative. They listed their areas of concern and deficiencies in terms of their severity. Although we did not agree with all of their findings, we were able to provide reasonable explanations, corrective actions, and missing information to reverse some of the findings. We are still waiting for the official response from the state. As a recommendation, a pretreatment program should be run as if auditors will show up at any time of the year. They usually arrive during the week you least expect and at a time you are going to be extremely busy. Therefore, it is essential to be on top of the core activities such as updating the Industrial User survey, properly categorizing and permitting, conducting annual inspections, collecting samples at least two times per year, making sure that the semi-annual reports are submitted by each permitted SIU, taking enforcement actions, and maintaining records on a regular basis. Remember, the highest rating one can get from a successful pretreatment audit is a “Satisfactory� rating.
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The auditors made it clear from the outset that their purpose was to evaluate the operation of the program and not to be criticizing us personally which set a positive tone. They were meticulous and inquisitive in their approach. They seem to have preset areas of the program they wanted to focus. We were surprised at the level of scrutiny especially in checking whether all pollutants in the permit and in the local ordinance have bee sampled at least once during the pretreatment year. This included individual pollutants listed in the 40 CFR 413/433 TTO group. Throughout the five days, which involved three days of file reviews and two days of field visit, we were available to them. They had made comments about certain Categorical Standards where some details were either omitted or missed. At the end of the audit, the auditors invited the senior management group including the permit signatory of the program to discuss the findings. Overall, they praised our program and the staff for being knowledgeable and March 2013
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SAFETY NEWS:
Fall Prevention In and Around Basins By, Amy Northam, City of Lubbock, Safety Committee Member
From sedimentation basins and clarifiers to aeration basins and water tanks, workers in the water utilities industry operate around basins on a daily basis. Most basins are open and outside which increases the fall hazards in these areas. Although railings, fences, and toeboards are installed around most basins to protect the workers from falling into the basins, observation and environmental awareness also play a factor. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 225,500 injuries reported in 2011 due to slips, trips and falls. Of those, 667 of the incidents proved fatal. Slips, trips and falls are the fastest growing category of jobsite injuries and are the easiest to prevent. Most injuries are caused from falls from scaffolding and ladders, tripping and slipping. Preventing Scaffolding Accidents In May 2011, a worker was painting the walls of an empty water basin from a scaffold when it gave way. The worker fell an estimated 15 feet and sustained back injuries. Federal regulations under 29 CFR § 1926.451 require that any work performed above 6 feet from a lower level requires the use of personal fall protection devices. His fall could have been prevented by practicing safe scaffolding techniques and the use of personal protective equipment. When working from scaffolds: • • • •
Be sure that scaffolds are assembled according to manufacturers’ specifications and examined daily for loose bolts or clamps. Check carefully for defects before using. Working and standing planks should be level and clean. Use toeboards to prevent tools from slipping or falling. Personal fall protection equipment includes a harness
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fastened securely around the torso, a lanyard with a deceleration device and a substantial anchorage. Preventing Falls from Ladders An operator was standing on the top rung of a fixed tank ladder, pulling a floating mixer over to the side of the tank for rag removal. The rope used to pull the mixer broke and the operator fell off the tank ladder onto the ground below, landing on both feet. He suffered injuries to his knees and ankles. Fixed and portable ladders are used daily in the maintenance of treatment facilities. To prevent falls like the above example, ladder safety should be observed by practicing the following: •
Always maintain a three-point contact when mounting or dismounting ladders. Three-point contact means that three of your limbs (two arms and a leg, or two legs and an arm) are in contact with the ladder at all times. Repairmen and mechanics often fail to do this while carrying tools and testing equipment.
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When manipulating equipment from a ladder, secure yourself to the ladder. Ensure all ropes, cables or chains used to move equipment is in good working order. When carrying tools or equipment use a pouch or other device to keep your hands free and not lose your balance. Use a ladder that is placed on a firm surface is the correct length and is in good condition. Never climb a ladder placed on machinery, crates, stock or boxes. Keep the ladder’s base one foot away from the wall for every four feet of ladder height.
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• Don’t overreach. • Never stand on the top rung or step of a ladder. Preventing Slip and Trip Hazards
equipment, tools, and hoses. Since it is not always feasible to bury pipes and conduits, these should be covered with a low profile, high color contrast cover. Visual cues with warning messages should be displayed as well.
Slipping accounts for almost half of the injuries reported. Slipping can be caused from spills, water, ice, mud, sawdust, or overspray. Two operators were preparing to remove rags from mixer blades on a floating aerator. One of the operators had to go back to the office, and advised the other to wait until her return before beginning the work. Instead, the operator stepped onto the floating aerator to begin the work by himself. He slipped on the aerator and fell into the sludge tank, hitting his arm on the aerator on the way down. He was able to climb back onto the aerator and exit the tank. He had to receive stitches and a tetanus shot. In situations like this ,it is always good to remember the buddy system when working in slippery areas.
Safety measures to prevent tripping hazards include: •
Good housekeeping. Pick up trash, tools, and spare equipment.
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Roll hoses or use a hose reel to keep them out of the walkway.
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Don’t jump or try to step over an obstacle to take a short cut; walk around the obstacle.
Slipping can’t always be prevented, but it can be minimized by: •
Walking safely and deliberately and avoid sharp changes in direction, running or sliding.
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Taking slow, short steps with your toes pointed slightly outward. For additional balance, keep your hands at your sides (not in your pockets) to support you if you begin to fall.
Slip, trip and fall injuries can be significantly reduced in and around basins by simply following safety guidelines, being aware of the environment around you, and by not taking unnecessary risks. Avoiding potential hazards can minimize the risk of serious injury, OSHA violations or workers’ compensation issues, which makes for a safer and happier workplace environment for all.
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Wearing shoes that have slip-resistant soles.
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Using salt, icemelt, sand or mats on icy walkways to provide traction.
Amy Northam is a new member of our Safety Committee. She is currently the Operations Shift Leader at the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant for the City of Lubbock. She has an Associate of Applied Science degree specializing in Radioactive and Hazardous Materials technology and has worked for the City of Lubbock for 8 years. She holds a Level A Wastewater license. S
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Basic Wastewater Basic Wastewater Basic Wastewater Basic Wastewater Basic Wastewater Basic Wastewater WW Treatment WW Treatment WW Treatment WW Treatment WW Collection WW Collection WW Collection WW Collection WW Lab WW Lab Act Sludge Act Sludge
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NING SCHEDULE 20 HOUR CLASSES : (PRE-REGISTRATION) $200 MEMBER $250 NON-MEMBER (ON-SITE ) $250 MEMBER $300 NON-MEMBER 24 HOUR CLASSES: (PRE-REGISTRATION) $260 MEMBER $310 NON-MEMBER (ON-SITE) $310 MEMBER $360 NON-MEMBER You can registrar on-line at http://www.twua.org/training.php for your next training class.
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING CUSTOMERS: Beginning March 1, 2011, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will accept a credit card or electronic check transfer for payments for all new occupational license and registration applications. As a result, any person applying for a new Occupational License or registration will be able to pay their application fee online using the TCEQ’s ePay system. Note: All online renewals will continue to be processed through Texas.gov. The ePay system allows companies, cities, municipalities, and organizations to pay up to 20 employees at one time using this system. At the time of the exam a printed receipt will be required. The receipt is considered to be a copy of the email verifying your payment or a copy of the web page showing the Trace Number and Voucher Number(s). For additional information and instructions on how to use the ePay system, please visit http://www.tceq.texas.gov/licensing/exams/registration. If you have questions please contact the Occupational Licensing Section at 512-239-6133 or email us at licenses@tceq.texas.gov. Russell Gardner, Manager Occupational (24 hours) *(24 Students Max)
Pre-registration $260 Member, $310 Non-Member On-site Registration $310 Member, $360 Non-Member 8 hr Mod I: TCEQ Training credit for: 8 hrs BPAT, CSI, LI, W/WW & WTS Licenses 8 hr Mod II: TCEQ Training credit for: 8 hrs BPAT, CSI, LI, W/WW & WTS Licenses 8 hr BPAT PRACTICAL SKILLS REFRESHER: TCEQ Training credit for: 8 hrs BPAT ONLY License
TWUA COURSE REGISTRATION FORM
(Note: Please Print Legibly)
Name:_______________________________ E-Mail Address:_____________________________________ Course Name: ___________________________________ Date:__________________________________ Location:___________________________________________ Fee: ________________________________ Home Address:_________________________________ City:_____________State:_____ Zip:___________ Day Time Phone #:______________________ SS# or W/WW License number#:______________________ Company Name:__________________________________TWUA Member/Non-Member_________________ Visa/MC Acct. #:___________________________________________Expire Date: _____________________ Cardholder: __________________________________________________________________________
For credit cards please fax this form to 512/459-7124 Checks or money orders mail completed registration form along with payment to: Texas Water Utilities Association · 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 112 West · Austin, TX 78723-1093, Phone: 512/459-3124 or 888/367-8982, FAX: 512/459-7124, Register on-line at www.twua.org To obtain TCEQ License Number: http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/data/licensed_data.html
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TWUA Southeast Regional School April 22th – April 25th, 2013 Holiday Inn - Beaumont Plaza, 3950 I-10 South, Beaumont, Texas. Monday, April 22 Tuesday, April 23
10:00 am 8-10 am 10-11 am 11-12 noon 12-12:30 12:30-5 pm Wednesday, April 24 8-12 noon 9-3:30 pm 12-1 pm 1-5 pm Thursday, April 25 8-12 noon 12-1 pm 1-5 pm 5-7 pm Friday, April 26 8-12 noon
Golf tournament, Brentwood On-site registration General Session VIP, Instructors, and Staff Luncheon Proctor training, General Session Room Classes in Session Classes in Session Exhibits open Luncheon Classes in Session Classes in Session Luncheon Classes in Session Tutoring Session Testing: Water-Wastewater
(Golf Tournament details to be determined)
TWUA Southeast Region 22th Annual Golf Tournament
The Southeast Region of TWUA is hosting a golf tournament on April 22, 2013 at Brentwood Golf Course. Sponsors are needed to raise money to support the tournament and to fund scholarships. Cost: $60 / player $100.00 hole sponsorship (printed sign with sponsors 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: 1350 Langham Rd. Beaumont Texas 77707 If you have any questions, please contact George Newsome, TWUA golf tournament director, at 409-842-0458. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS – HOLIDAY INN – BEAUMONT PLAZA (409) 842-5995 before March 31, 2013 for Reservations and mention Group Code: UTW KING OR DOUBLE ROOM $79.00 PER NIGHT plus tax Please call the local Beaumont number for reservations. The 800 reservation number rooms will not credit towards our school. 16 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org
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56th SOUTHEAST
REGIONAL SCHOOL APRIL 22 – April 25, 2013
HOLIDAY INN – BEAUMONT PLAZA
3950 I-10 SOUTH
BEAUMONT, TEXAS (409)
842-5995 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION
Wastewater Courses Basic Wastewater Wastewater Collection Water Distribution Activated Sludge
Water Courses Basic Water Works Operation Ground Water Production Water Distribution *Surface Water Production I
Water & Wastewater **Utility Safety Wastewater Treatment Utility Management Special Topics CCC/CSI
CLASSES START 4-23-2013
Class Times: Tues. 12:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Wed. & Thurs. 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. * Class times start at 8:00 A.M. Tuesday morning. ** Utility Safety to be held at Beaumont Water Utility Service Center Pre-registration (by mail postmark 4/09/13) Onsite registration 4/23/13 Registration by Purchase Order or Credit Card is available. PRE-REGISTRATION ON SITE REGISTRATION TWUA Member $200.00 TWUA Member $210.00 Non Member $250.00 Non Member $260.00 Pre-Registration Packets can be picked up from 8:00 – 10:00 A.M., in the Lobby 4/23/13 General Session – 10:00 A.M. All Students are required to attend. Two Luncheons are included. 56th TWUA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL SCHOOL PRE-REGISTRATION (POSTMARK BY 4/9/13) PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE: FIRST NAME
M.I.
MAILING ADRESS
CITY
WORK PHONE: AREA CODE AND NUMBER
LAST NAME STATE
ZIP
EMPLOYER
Are you a TWUA Member? Yes ______If Yes, What District, Chapter or At-Large Membership? No____
Class Attending:__________________________________________________ Social Security # or License # ______________________________________ Credit card by 4/9/2013|
Send Copy of Purchase Order with Registration
Credit Card #_____________________________ MC / VISA / DISCOVER / AMER EXP Exp. Date__________ Name on Card ____________________________________ Signature____________________________________ Make Checks Payable To: TWUA S.E. Region, Mail to: 1350 Langham Rd. Beaumont Texas 77707
Any questions concerning registration please contact: Karin Warren @ 409-785-3006 Fax 409-861-4836 March 2013
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TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD NEWS: Water Projects for Texas
The ongoing drought has affected countless communities across Texas. But among the news about lake levels dropping, reservoirs evaporating and rainfall not meeting expectations, there are also success stories. With the help of funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), small communities can launch water infrastructure projects and big metro areas can develop new sources of water for their growing populations. To kick off the new year, TWDB’s website has a new section that features these success stories: Water Projects for Texas. Through stories and photos, we show how Texas communities have used the grants and loans TWDB offers to help provide reliable sources of water for their citizens and for economic development.
“There’s improved reliability for existing customers and lower wholesale costs for newer customers,” says NTMWD Executive Director Jim Parks. “A supply of water from a regular system now gives communities the ability to look toward the future.” Using $109.5 million in TWDB funds from the Water Infrastructure Fund, SAWS is building a wellfield, reverse osmosis water treatment facility, concentrate management facilities and integration pipeline. Desalination-the process of removing dissolved salts from water so that it can be used as fresh waterwill help San Antonio expand its water portfolio. The project was recommended in the 2007 State Water Plan.
Water line installation for Tawakoni project. Two stories recently added to Water Projects for Texas involve North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD)’s pipeline projects for the Tawakoni and Wylie Water Treatment Plants, and a brackish groundwater desalination facility operated by San Antonio Water System (SAWS). Just over $43.9 million in financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board helped NTMWD fund the Tawakoni and Wylie Projects. For the Tawakoni project, more than 14 miles of water transmission line will serve customers in the cities of Terrell, Forney and Mesquite. The Wylie project has more than 28,000 feet of transmission line that will now be connected to an existing line southeast of Lucas and serve the cities of Allen, Plano, Frisco, McKinney and other north Texas communities. Both were recommended strategies in the Region C Regional Water Plan. 18 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org
Local VIPs celebrate SAWS brackish desalination facility.
“Our population has grown 67% over the past 20 years, but we’re using the same amount of water,” says Esther Harrah, SAWS Manager of Desalination Engineering. “It makes sense, from a water management standpoint, that we develop another resource.” On the heels of some of the worst drought conditions on record, TWDB released the latest State Water Plan just one year ago. Texas statute requires that TWDB release a plan every five years. By funding State Water Plan-recommended projects that ensure reliable sources of water, we’re proud to play a role in Texas’ longterm economic success. S
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ANNUAL CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL MAY 7, 8, AND 9, 2013 – ABILENE CIVIC CENTER – ABILENE, TEXAS
ACADEMIC OFFERINGS WATER
Basic Water Groundwater Production Water Distribution *Water Laboratory **Surface Water Production I Surface Water Production II
WASTEWATER
WATER/WASTEWATER
Basic Wastewater Wastewater Treatment Wastewater Collection *Wastewater Laboratory
Utilities Safety Special Topics Cross Connect Control & Customer Service Inspection
*Pre-Registration Required by April 03, 2013 – Class Size Limited to 12. **Surface Water I - Start 1:00 pm, Monday, May 6th – Pre-Registration - Class Size limited to 20 All other courses are 20 hrs. In Length & Start 8:00 am, Tues. May 7th. 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 Until 4-12-13 Pre-Registration by Credit Card On-Site Registration Water/Wastewater Courses………………………$200.00…………………………………..$205.00…………………………$210.00 Laboratory Courses………………………………$215.00…………………………………..$220.00……………………………N/A
NON-MEMBERS OF TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION
Water/Wastewater Courses……………………$250.00……………….…………………..$255.00…………………………..$260.00 Laboratory Courses……………………………$265.00……………………..……………$270.00……………………………..N/A Registration fees include luncheons on May 7, 8 and 9. Extra luncheon tickets may be purchased for $15.00 each.
BEST TASTING WATER CONTEST
There will be a Best Tasting Water Contest with winners in two categories: systems serving less than 10,000 persons and systems serving over 10,000 persons. THIS CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL SYSTEMS WHICH TREAT THEIR WATER – BOTH GROUND AND SURFACE SUPPLIERS. Those interested should contact Mike Michaud at 325/676-6041.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
A Golf Tournament will be held at 12-noon, Monday, May 6, 2013. The fee of $65.00 includes green and cart fees, lunch and refreshments. Those interested should contact Michelle Martinez at 325/676-6419. A raffle for a TaylorMade 10.5 Degree Driver, donated by Leonard Water Service is being held with all monies going to the CWTRS V.M.Elhers’ Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $10.00 each, to purchase contact Morris (Jake) Jacobsen or Mike Homan at (325) 676-6042 or Kenny Doss at (325) 548-2237.
HOTELS
List of Abilene hotels is available at 325/676-6419 or mickey.chaney@abilenetx.com or michelle.martinez@abilenetx.com
PRE-REGISTRATION FORM CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL
Pre-Registration for Lab & Surface Water required by April 03, 2013. Pre-Registration Deadline is April 12, 2013.
PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PERSON – COPY AS REQUIRED PRINT CLEARLY
Name: __________________________________________ Badge Name (Nickname) __________________________________ S.S. or TCEQ License #: ___________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________________ Course Selection: ________________________________ Day Phone/Fax: (_____) __________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip: ________________ Representing: ___________________________________ T.W.U.A. District/Chapter: _________________________________ Bill my (Visa) (MasterCard) #: ______________________ Exp. Date: ____________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL (CWTRS) REFUND REQUEST MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE REGISTRAR MICKEY CHANEY BY MAY 6, 2013. MAIL FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: MICKEY CHANEY – WATER ADMIN. – P.O. BOX 60, ABILENE, TX 79604 MasterCard/Visa for pre-registration thru the TWUA Central Office Only at (888) 367-8982 or Fax (512) 459-7124. For more information contact: Mickey Chaney at 325/548-2237 or Fax 325/676-6458 or email: mickey.chaney@abilenetx.com
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29th Annual
Hinton Golf Classic
North Central Texas Regional School
May 13, 2013
Participants must pre-register and pay fees before May 5, 2013 Cost: Location:
$60 per person (Includes golf, ½ cart, lunch) Grand Oaks Golf Club 3502 Country Club Drive Grand Prairie, Texas 972-264-2974
Check-In:
7:30 AM to 8:00 AM (Coffee served)
Tee Off:
8:30 AM Shotgun Start
Format:
Four person team – Florida Scramble
Awards:
Following lunch, prizes will be awarded to Includes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. longest drive and closest to pin.
More Info: Payment:
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Bob Hinton (817) 783-6220 or 817-781-1696 Make check(s) payable and mail to: Hinton Classic Golf Tournament 2301 Carson Street Fort Worth, TX 76117
Registration form available at: www.nctrs.com Register Today!
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TCEQ NEWS:
Commission Approval for Proposed Rulemaking By, Peter Q Smith, Customer Service Specialist Docket No.: 2011-1227-RUL Commissioners:Bridget C. Bohac, Chief Clerk, Zak Covar, Executive Director, L’Oreal W. Stepney, P.E., Deputy Director Office of Water Date: February 8, 2013 Chapter 290, Public Drinking Water HB 3372, HB 3391, and SB 1073: Rainwater Rule Project No. 2011-057-290-OW Background and reason(s) for the rulemaking:
• require that at each residence or facility where water from a RWHS is used for indoor potable purposes and where there is a connection to a PWS, the PWS must also ensure that: • minimum treatment consists of filtration and disinfection, • the make-up supply line to the rainwater storage tank is provided with an air-gap that has been inspected and approved upon installation by a licensed backflow prevention assembly tester, and • the RWHS is installed and maintained by a master plumber or journeyman plumber licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and who holds a water Supply Protection Specialist endorsement issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
This proposed rulemaking will implement changes to the Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.042, made during the 82nd Legislature, 2011, in House Bill (HB) 3372, filed by Representative Tracy O. King; §3 of HB 3391, filed by Representative Doug Miller; and Senate Bill (SB) 1073, filed by Senator Mike Jackson. These amendments require the commission to amend its existing rules for structures that are connected to a public water system (PWS) and have a rainwater harvesting system (RWHS).
B.) Scope required by federal regulations or state statutes:
Scope of the rulemaking:
C.) Additional staff recommendations that are not required by federal rule or state statute:
A.) Summary of what the rulemaking will do: The proposed rules will: • allow a RWHS that is connected to a PWS to be used for indoor potable purposes, • include rainwater as a source of surface water that must be evaluated to determine if more than the minimum treatment of filtration and disinfection is necessary, • require the PWS to ensure that the microbiological quality of the treated water is monitored at least annually, • establish that the PWS has the authority to require additional levels of treatment at each residence or facility where water from a RWHS is used for indoor potable purposes and where there is a connection to a PWS, • require that a person who intends to connect an affected RWHS to a PWS for potable purposes must give written notice to, and receive consent from, the municipality or the owner or operator of the PWS prior to installation, and 22 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org
There are no changes required by federal rule. This proposed rulemaking will implement HB 3372, §3 of HB 3391, and SB 1073.
In lieu of writing prescriptive requirements for the regulation of RWHSs, the executive director’s staff proposes that the rulemaking include only the minimum treatment and monitoring requirements necessary to be protective of public health. This approach allows each PWS to set standards that they may use as a tool to assist them when considering customer requests to install RWHSs to be used for potable purposes. In addition to implementation of the state laws discussed previously, the commission proposes administrative changes throughout the proposed rules to reflect the agency’s existing practices, conform with Texas Register and agency guidelines, and correct typographical and grammatical errors. Statutory authority: Texas Water Code, §§5.102, 5.103, and 5.105; and THSC, §341.042. Effect on the: A.) Regulated community:
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This rulemaking will have minimum impact on PWSs. The rulemaking does not create a new group of affected regulated entities. A PWS owned or operated by a local government that consents to allow the installation of these types of RWHSs could incur some revenue loss or additional costs for administration if the number of installations increases substantially above current levels of installation however, the fiscal impact of the proposed rules on local government is expected to be minimal. B.) Public: The proposed rules are not expected to have a significant fiscal impact on individuals since individuals can choose to incur the expense of installing and maintaining a RWHS to comply with PWS requirements when the rainwater collection is for indoor potable use and is connected to a PWS. RWHSs vary widely in cost and sophistication, and individuals are expected to choose a system that best fits their needs. The proposed rules are not expected to have a significant fiscal impact on businesses. Businesses that own or operate PWSs are also not expected to experience significant fiscal impacts under the proposed rules because they would have the same options and flexibility afforded to PWSs owned or operated by a local government. Some small or micro-businesses would have to incur the additional expense of obtaining the proper licensure, including additional costs to attend continuing education classes, or contract for a licensed master plumber or journeyman plumber with a Water Supply Protection Specialist endorsement from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. C.) Agency programs: No impact on agency programs. Stakeholder meetings:
Potential controversial concerns and legislative interest: Water conservation is a priority issue during the 83rd Legislature, 2013. Rainwater harvesting may be controversial because there is a wide range of opinions among the public and regulated community about how rainwater should be classified, whether it should be regulated, and to what extent and how much treatment should be required. Will the stakeholders raise any controversial concerns? If so, please explain. Some stakeholders (plumbers and rainwater harvesting equipment vendors) have expressed interest in the interpretation of the bills’ intent and the resulting proposed rule language. The executive director’s staff anticipates that: plumbers will want the proposed rules to clarify that affected RWHSs must be installed by a master plumber or journeyman plumber, either of whom hold a Water Supply Protection Specialist endorsement; and, the rainwater harvesting equipment vendors will not want that requirement in the proposed rules. Some water system operators and other stakeholders have expressed the opinion that RWHSs should be stringently regulated to protect public health, while other operators are more concerned with the practical issues of implementing and enforcing the proposed rules. Members of the public and some members of the Texas Rainwater Catchment Association (TRCA) may be opposed to the TCEQ imposing regulations on individuals as opposed to public drinking water systems. Members of public and the TRCA have been very proactive in promoting rainwater use for potable and nonpotable use and their belief that treatment of rainwater, particularly the addition of a disinfectant, should not be required. Commissioners Page 4 February 8, 2013 Re: Docket No. 2011-1227-RUL
As directed by the legislation, the executive director’s staff worked with the Texas Department of State Health Services to develop proposed rules regarding the installation and maintenance of affected RWHS. Additionally, two stakeholder meetings were held. The statutory changes were presented at the Drinking Water Advisory Work Group meeting on October 25, 2011, and were discussed by the stakeholders at the CrossConnection Control subcommittee meeting on December 6, 2011. There will be a public hearing for this rulemaking on April 9, 2013, in Austin, Texas.
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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION
37th ANNUAL CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL
JUNE 10-13, 2013
Killeen Civic and Conference Center – Killeen, Texas Host Hotel – Shilo Inn and Suites – (254)699-0999
ACADEMIC OFFERINGS WATER
WATER / WASTEWATER
WASTEWATER Basic Wastewater
Utilities Management
Basic Water
Wastewater Collections
Valve Hydrant Maintenance
Groundwater Production
Pumps & Pumping*
Water Distribution Surface Water Production I*
* Surface Water Production I and Pumps & Pumping are 24 hour classes and will begin Monday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Water Laboratory
All other classes begin Tuesday, June 11 at 8:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION FEES PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 27, 2013 PRE-REGISTRATION BY CHECK ON-SITE REGISTRATION BY CASH OR CHECK
TWUA Member $190 $210
Non-Member $240 $260
Registration includes lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday
No Refunds – Substitutions Only
For specific information contact TWUA Central Office – (888)367-8982
Central Texas Regional School Registration Form Name (please print): Badge Name:
SS # or License #:
Representing:
TWUA Member:
YES
NO
Address: City:
State:
Phone:
Course Selection:
Visa / Mastercard #: 3-digit Security Code:
Zip:
Total $ Enclosed: $
Expiration:
/
Billing Zip Code:
Cardholder Signature: Make checks payable to: TWUA Central Texas Region - Mail registration form and payment by May 27, 2013 to: TWUA, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 112 West, Austin, TX 78723-1093 24 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org
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HOST HOTEL INFORMATION Shilo Inn and Suites Hotels: (254) 699-0999
Queen/King Suite Rate: $114/night +tax
Located next door to KCC; room reservation deadline is May 10th
Group Rate Name: Texas Water Utility
TWUA Central Texas Regional School Schedule
Tuesday June 11, 2013
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GREEN, JEREMY D GRESHAM, EDWARD GROOME, DAVID A GUSTIN, MATTHEW R GROUND WATER HALL, TERRELL A HANEY, ARCHIE W CLASS B HARPOOL, HARLAN F HENRY, LONNIE D CISNEROS, STEVE HERNANDEZ, KEVEN C ODOM, DAVID L HOCKLESS, JOSEPH E. WRIGHT, WESLEY O KEEL, JOSEPH R HOLDEN, DERRICK R LAWRENCE, JASON HUFFHINES, MATTHEW LEGGETT, BLAKE JONES, JOHN D CLASS C MALY, MATTHEW C KING, ROBIN R MOUTTET, BRITTANY ASBILL, JAMES J LARA, JULIAN M WATER OPERATOR NORGAARD, MICHAEL BRUCE, DONNIE D LUCERO, WILLIM JR PARK, RUSTY M CRUZ, LUIS A LUERA, GILBERT JR PIWETZ, ANTHONY DENTON, JUSTIN W MARESH, DANIEL J CLASS A RICCI, SCOTT P MARTINEZ, SALVADOR DSOUZA, JAMES S BEADNELL, MICHAEL FLEMING, DAVID N PE ROUSE, KELLY P MAULDIN, SARAH K HAWLEY, STEVE G WEAVER, DALE W GOHEEN, JIM G MAY, ASHLEY D LOVELAND, SCOTT HARDIN, JOHN T MCLANE, JAMES K MALIN, KENNETH R HATTON, MICHAEL JR MEIER, CHASE D WATER DIST NELSON, LANCE W HOPKINS, JACOB S MENDOZA, HENOC TUCKER, THOMAS J KEENE, MICHAEL B MERCADO, LESLIE D CLASS B LOWRY, ERRON L MOORE, DENNIS W LYLES, TYLER J MOYA, CLEOFAS CLASS D MALINOWSKI, CHRIS PE CICCI, PAUL C MULHOLLAND, NOLAN HAYWARD, IVAN Y MERKA, MICHAEL W ACOSTA, ALVARO D III PALOMO, PHILLIP T LIM, SHEW C NUNEZ, JUAN J PAYNE, DAVID M AGUILAR, ALBERT A SOLIS, FRANCISCO POTTER, JOHN S JR PENA, MICKEY D AGUILAR, ROCKEY L SLIMP, JODY L PLATTER, ANTHONY APPLE, COLTON T SPARKS, GENE W JR PYLE, STEVEN E ARNOLD, CODY A CLASS C STIFFLEMIRE, MARCUS RAUSCH, ADAM L ATKINS, JT TRIMM, JEREMY W BELL, TOMMY S REX, JAMES L BAKER, KELLY S WILEY, JAMES D BRADLEY, JEREMY A RIVERA, CHRISTIAN BEITEL, ROLAND N WILLIAMS, RODDY S BRODMAN, GARY F ROBSON, TONYA P BIXBY, MICHAEL B BURDETT, JAMES J RODRIGUEZ, DORIAN BLAND, JASON R CHOATE, LINDY T ROSCHETZKY, WILLIE BROGAN, TINA M SURFACE WATER CLAYTON, WAYLON F SALGADO, CHARLES BROWN, DILLON W DAVIS, CHAD A SANDERS, JEREMY BRYANT, MICHAEL D CLASS B DIXON, JEFFREY M SCHROTT, MARTIN CARDA, TRAY A DUKE, LARRY J JR SIGL, ERIC D CARLILE, KERI L CASTANEDA, DOMINGO FOGG, TANYA E SMITH, BRANDON J CHUMLEY, DENISE A FORSE, JUSTIN D GARCIA, CLAUDIO SORIANO, RAFAEL CLAY, KASI L GROSS, MARIE A GARCIA, RAFAEL JR CONTRERAS, GUILLERMO SUAREZ, LUIS JR LAWHORN, FREELY R GEORGE, TYLER J THIELE, LEONARD G COOPER, JASON R MACWITHEY, SCOTT GONZALES, CHRIS THORNTON, TODD S CORTEZ, JOSE T SCOTT, JERRETT E HALL, JOHN W TROBL, JOEY R DAVIDSON, ADAM J STEELE, CHRIS HAMM, MARLON C TURNER, HAYWARD DAVIS, ERIC D WOLF, RYAN L HELMBOLD, DAMIAN J TURNER, TRAVIS A DIXON, DUDLEY W WRIGHT, JEFFREY D JONES, JEFFREY T USSERY, TERRENCE DURASO, TIMOTHY W JONES, MICHAEL T VALDEZ, LEOVALDO ELLIOTT, CHARLES A MACKENNEY, GEORGE IV VARGAS, JOSE A SR FLOURNOY, ZAKOREY CLASS C MCMILLAN, BILLY F VILLARREAL, LAURO GARDNER, LENNETH MENDEZ, RICARDO L ALLGOOD, TY S WACKER, TRENT A GARVIN, MICHAEL I MLODZIK, BRAD A ARTHURTON, JOEL WASHBURN, KAEL D GERACI, MARC A ROBERTSON, RONALD CARMAN, LARRY N WEST, JAMES S JR GIBSON, TERRY W ROSE, ADRIAN C CRUZ, ARMANDO G WHALEY, RONALD R GREEN, JEREMY D SCHOONOVER, ERIC WILSON, ROBERT A III DOVE, LARRY R GRESHAM, EDWARD SETTLE, DON A WITTIE, MICHAEL E PE ELLISON, BRENT K GROOME, DAVID A STEDMAN, TROY D SR GONZALEZ, JOSE I GUSTIN, MATTHEW R GROUND WATER STRINGER, CHRIS E GREGORY, MICHAEL HALL, TERRELL A WHITE, BRANDON S GRIMES, KALE A HANEY, ARCHIE W CLASS B YORK, WACO L HULL, CHRISTOPHER HARPOOL, HARLAN F JORDAN, STEVIE E HENRY, LONNIE D CISNEROS, STEVE KEABLE, GREG W HERNANDEZ, KEVEN C ODOM, DAVID L KEEL, JASON A HOCKLESS, JOSEPH E. WRIGHT, WESLEY O HOLDEN, DERRICK R KEEL, JOSEPH R HUFFHINES, MATTHEW LAWRENCE, JASON JONES, JOHN D CLASS C LEGGETT, BLAKE KING, ROBIN R MALY, MATTHEW C ASBILL, JAMES J LARA, JULIAN M MOUTTET, BRITTANY BRUCE, DONNIE D LUCERO, WILLIM JR NORGAARD, MICHAEL CRUZ, LUIS A LUERA, GILBERT JR PARK, RUSTY M DENTON, JUSTIN W MARESH, 28 TEXASDANIEL WATERJ UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org PIWETZ, ANTHONY MARTINEZ, SALVADOR DSOUZA, JAMES S RICCI, SCOTT P FLEMING, DAVID N PE MAULDIN, SARAH K ROUSE, KELLY P GOHEEN, JIM G MAY, ASHLEY D WEAVER, DALE W
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WASTEWATER WASTEWATER COLLECTION CLASS I CARRUTHERS, THOMAS CORPUS, JESUS JR FREEMAN, CASEY D HERNANDEZ, ENRIQUE LOERA, PETER H JR ORPHRY, ATARI R PEREZ, EDGAR RAUSCH, ADAM L ROLLINS, JIM D III SALAS, JOHN M SANCHEZ, SAMUEL TERRAZAS, ADRIAN VALDEZ, JUAN G JR CLASS II AGUILERA, DANIEL P BLANK, DUSTIN S CANTU, SAMUEL O II CASTANEDA, ALEJANDRO DAY, DERRICK H GARCIA, GINA R PE GLANVILLE, TODD E GREELEY, NICHOLAS J GUERRERO, JUAN HANKINS, VINCENT SR HANSON, HENRY D HARPER, JOHNNY JR HARRIS, WILLIAM M HENSON, KYLE D KLUTTS, MARION L KURETZ, ALBERT A LOSOYA, LAURA G OTERO, ARMANDO L PACHA, BRENT J PODGORNY, PATRICK C QUINTERO, GUADALUPE JR SAVALA, DAVID J CLASS III ANDRE, COREY R BAIRD, JOE T DANCER, TERRY D GASE, WILLIAM J JONES, MICHAEL D SERNA, ROBERT C SMITH, ROBERT H JR WASTEWATER TREATMENT CLASS A March 2013 HAYDON, ERIC
CLASS III ANDRE, COREY R BAIRD, JOE T DANCER, TERRY D GASE, WILLIAM J JONES, MICHAEL D SERNA, ROBERT C SMITH, ROBERT H JR WASTEWATER TREATMENT CLASS A HAYDON, ERIC CLASS B ALMARAZ, CHUCK C AVILA, ALEJANDRO BALL, CRAIG V BARRERA, RUBEN T BROCK, MICHAEL SR ESCOBAR, CARLOS HEDEGARD, JON M HERRADA, FRANKLIN LEONARD, DANIEL D NIEVES, JUAN SANDERS, NICHOLAS L SANTA CRUZ, FRANK SCHMIDT, JAMES A SCHUMAKER, CHARLOTTE WILKERSON, RYAN H WOODLAND, LATIA M CLASS C BAEBLER, ANNA M BAILEY, JASON C BURROUGS, GARY L COCHRAN, TRAVIS B DIAZ, JESUS T FERREL, STEPHEN L FINCH, RONNIE W FRY, EVA R HAMMON, DERRICK D HAMPTON, CURTIS B HOLMES, DEREK C HUGUNIN, DAVID M MACKE, THOMAS C MALONE, RICKEY G MCGEE, TRAVIS L MCNEIL, DURON S PETTIT, REBECCA PHILLIPS, MICHAEL PIERCE, DAVID H ROEBUCK, BRIAN J SALACH, DANIEL SANCHEZ, RAMON L WALKOVIAK, MICHAEL WHITCHER, BRANDON CLASS D ACUNA, GILBERT T ALLEN, JAMES W ARNOLD, CODY A BEARD, CHRISTOPHER W BISHOP, March LUCAS 2013 R BOSTICK, RONALD E BRYAN, STEVEN R BURGESS, ANDY R
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WWTP OPERATOR Port Lavaca, Texas
The City of Port Lavaca is now accepting applications for a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the municipal wastewater treatment plant; must be knowledgeable in plant equipment, lift stations, laboratory techniques and safety procedures and available for scheduled “oncall” rotation. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass a criminal background check, a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License, minimum of 2 years’ experience in wastewater plant operations, TCEQ class C” or B” wastewater license. Salary: Depending on Qualifications. Fax or email resume and salary requirements to: (361) 552-6062 or jbundrick@ portlavaca.org
VARIOUS Irving, Texas
UTILITY SERVICE TECHNICIAN: HS diploma or GED, one year water distribution system maintenance experience, Class C Water license, Class A CDL Texas DL required. MAINTENANCE WORKER I / II: HS diploma or GED, six months general labor experience. If not presently in possession of these licenses, as a condition of continued employment and to advance to the higher pay range, must obtain Class A Texas CDL, TCEQ Class D Water and Class I
Wastewater within specified time. TO ACCESS FULL JOB POSTING AND CLOSING DATE OR VIEW OTHER JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Job line 972.721.3773 ext. 346 or www.cityofirving.org Get application from the City of Irving Civic Center Complex, 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, or from our website. Completed application may be submitted online, delivered or mailed to HR, or faxed to: (972) 721-2582. Please be sure to indicate position for which you are applying.
SENIOR ENGINEER Corpus Christi, Texas
Prepare/Administer TCEQ Wastewater Permit Applications. Supervise/Administer plats construction drawings. Develop s c o p e s / b u d g e t s f o r C I P. Coordinate/review reports, existing and proposed master plans. Coordinate GIS activity. Bachelor’s degree, five years’ experience, Professional Engineering license and driver’s license required. Salary: $1,921.17 - $2,629.91 biweekly. Fax or email resume and salary requirements to: City of Corpus Christi-(361) 826-3322 or rosariom@cctexas.com
CHIEF OPERATOR Cypress, Texas
Technical expertise; Duties include supervising the construction, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment and storage facilities, correcting problems encountered and supervision of personnel assigned. Computer skills, managing
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multiple projects, knowledge of PLC’s. Plant operations and maintenance. As well as State/Federal regulations. High school diploma or GED. Position requires Class B Ground Water Certificate and Class B Wastewater Certificate from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and State of Texas Class C driver’s license. Salary: Compensation is commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. Fax or email resume and salary requirements to Harris County FWSD No. 61 - (281) 720-9995 or bdbreeding@district61.org
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM SUPERVISOR Waco, Texas
The City of Waco seeks candidates for a progressive wastewater system Supervisor in the Waco Metropolitan Regional Sewage System. There are two treatment plants (48 MGD and 1.5 MGD) and 24 staff providing services to seven municipalities within McLennan County. To see a full job description and apply, visit our website at www.waco-texas. com and click on JOBS to fill out City of Waco on-line application, reference job number 8649, or complete an application at Human Resources, City Hall -300 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX. Questions should be directed to: MJupe@ci.waco. tx.us or TomC@ci.waco.tx.us
A “B” license is required, with a minimum three years’ experience in a greater than 5 MGD plant. Salary: $1374.71 $2804.86 biweekly DOE. WATER PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT Plainview, Texas Responsible for operation of the water treatment facilities. Involves thorough knowledge of plant equipment and operations, as well as State/ Federal regulations. Prefer at least five years of related experience. Class B surface water and Class B ground water certificates required. Salary range: $46,737 to $54,163 depending on qualifications. Fax or email resume and salary requirements to: (806) 296-1125 or sharrell@ci.plainview.tx.us
March 2013
Smith Pump Company
Fort Worth • Waco • Austin San Antonio • McAllen Phone: 1.800.299.8909
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