T exas W ater U tilities
JOURNAL
VOLUME 30
SEPTEMBER 2020
"Proudly Serving Education Excellence since 1918"
NUMBER 9
Texas Water Utilities Association Regional Training – 2020 Event
Date Canceled due to coronavirus
Canceled due to coronavirus
Canceled due to coronavirus
Canceled due to coronavirus
Canceled due to coronavirus
Panhandle Regional School Amarillo, Texas
Contact Bruce Walterscheid – 806-681-6129 Ruben Arias – 806-674-4834
Southeast Texas Regional School
Bobby Rogers – 409-385-7355
Beaumont, Texas
Patrick Gray – 713-637-8835 Ext. 305
Central West Texas Regional School Abilene, Texas North Central Texas Regional School Arlington, Texas Central Texas Regional School Killeen, Texas
Canceled due to coronavirus Permian Basin Regional School San Angelo, Texas
Mickey Chaney – 325-548-2237 Daniel Grimes – 972-721-2664 Angelo DuPont – 817-459-5913 Bill Brown – 512-759-1286
Norma Clark – 432-528-1608
Canceled due to coronavirus
East Texas Regional School Tyler, Texas
Mike Norris – 903-939-8278
Canceled due to coronavirus
Southwest Texas Regional School San Marcos, Texas
John Krause - 830-608-8812
Canceled due to coronavirus Far West Texas – Fort Stockton Canceled due to coronavirus
West Texas Regional School Lubbock, Texas
Norma Clark – 432-528-1608 Bill Boyd – 806-775-2620
In This Edition: TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL ( ISSN – 1051709X) is published monthly by the Texas Water Utilities Association, located at 210 E. Hwy 79, Hutto, Texas 78634 for Operators, Engineers, Managers, Laboratory technicians, Customer service personnel, Vendors, and other Professionals employed in, or interested in, the water and or wastewater industry.
President Message................................ 4
ED News ............................................. 6 If you want to get a complete look at lake levels, go to www.waterdatafortexas.org
Ten dollars of each annual membership dues payment to the Texas Water Utilities Association pays for a subscription. Nonmember subscriptions price: the USA $100.00 per year; $10.00 per single copy $125.00 per year outside the USA. Periodicals Postage Paid In Hutto, Tx. And Additional Mailing Offices. The Texas Water Utilities Association is wholly independent, and is not affiliated with the American Water Works Association, the Water Environment Federation, or any other National Organization. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Texas Water Utilities Association – Journal 210 E. Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Texas 78634. The Texas Water Utilities Association Journal is not responsible for facts and or opinions expressed by contributors or in advertisements herein. Editorials and comments do not necessarily represent the official policy of the Texas Water Utilities Association. 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: John Krause – Chair of Management William L. (Bill) Brown – President Mike Norris – President Elect Jim Siddall – Vice President George A. Glispin – Second Past President Jim McCain – Ex Officio Russell Hamilton – Executive Director
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President’s Message
Update by William “Bill” Brown
Greetings all, I recently had the opportunity to instruct my first online training class. I do not know how many times I have taught Utilities Management in the past, but the instructional method which I typically employ was very different. I figure if a student desires to be in some type of management role, they must be willing to speak in front of crowds. I understand the fear of public speaking; however, public speaking, on some level, is a part of being in management. I divide the class into groups of two or three depending on the size of the class and ask each group to select a chapter of the Utilities Management manual. I then give them 5 to 6 hours to prepare their presentations. Most participants actually end up enjoying the time in front of the class. Some, however absolutely hate it. A very few cannot overcome the fear and cannot address the class. For those folks, I ask them to be a part of the group and simply stand with them and be “eye candy” during their presentation. All of that to say, I had to revamp my instructional method. I am the type of instructor that feeds off of class participation including, body language, attentiveness, and alertness just to name a few. Not being able to see students was challenging for me. I did, however end up enjoying the class. Some may say computerbased training is not for them. I say give it a try in this time of uncertainty, particularly if you are simply acquiring renewal credit. From a manager’s perspective, no travel, no hotel, no meals makes business sense. Hopefully, I will be afforded the opportunity to instruct another online class, and I challenge you as TWUA members to take part in the online experience. There are advantages to online training, and it has its place. But I want to see faces, shake hands, and have personal interactions with attendees. For now, online seems to be our best option. But, when this whole COVID19 is in the rear-view mirror, I look forward to getting back to the “old normal”. I enjoy attending training events, seeing colleagues, visiting with vendors, and doing what we do after hours. And no, I’m not going to explain “doing what we do”! Please remember TWUA Annual School for 2021 has been rescheduled to September, and I would love to see the largest attendance on record. Until then, continue to look at available online training options and available dates from TWUA. I also want to make sure you are taking advantage of the 2-hour webinar meetings that begin September 1st. Sign up early and take advantage. Look at the TWUA Training calendar or call Central Office for more information. May the Blessings of Heaven Rest upon you and all Water and Wastewater professionals! Bill Brown
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Central Office News by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director
F
ather, we pause in these trying times and rejoice in You, and acknowledge that uncertainty may be around us, but You remain in charge and control of life as we know it. We need You, and we welcome You in all we do. We come into Your presence, seeking Your grace, Your calm, Your mercy, Your guidance, and forgiveness. Father, continue to bless us as only You can. We pray for Your favor and ask that You direct, protect, watch over, guide, and bless TWUA and its members. Amen In West Texas, Lake Spence is sitting at 23.8 % (- 1.3 %). White River is sitting at 16.5 % (-2.1%). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 39.0 % (-0.7%) and Greenbelt is at 19.2 % (-0.6 %). If you want to get a complete look at current lake levels, go to waterdatafortexas.org. The drought has never left for some and is returning for some. I may be in the minority, but I am ready for rain, cooler temperatures, and whatever winter has in store. You know it has been exceptionally hot when you look at the calendar and think – good it’s only something like 12 weekends until Christmas and hopefully the heat will subside. I wonder if the folks in Ketchikan Alaska need live water and wastewater training in the summer months? The coronavirus and all the negative ramifications keep hanging around. The decision for NO live public TWUA meetings remains in effect. There are beginning to be talks and discussions related to corona vaccines and treatment. But until there are actual vaccines and treatments readily available, TWUA remains in the hold or suspension mode. Beginning in September, there are 2-hour webinar options for those looking for renewal options. The electronic offerings will be available four times per week. Wednesday and Thursday – and twice per day. Once in the morning (9:00 – 11:00) and Once in the afternoon (2:00 – 4:00), then repeat this offering each week of the month. Each session will have size limitations, but we hope that 6 Texas Water Utilities Journal www.twua.org
by making it available 16 times per month – we can accommodate those looking for continuing education credit. To be clear – a person would only be able to access the monthly offering ONE TIME per month. It will be the same topic and the same presentation all month, and those seeking renewal hours can only access the same electronic content one time in a license renewal cycle. Watch the website training calendar. As soon as the 2-hour classes begin in September – SIGN UP! Central Office is exploring options for making at least some of the programs available in the evening. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. and going until 8:30 p.m. At the time of this writing, the 2-hour electronic meetings have some human interactions on TWUA’s part. Meaning the events must be manually started and monitored by staff, so we are working through the processes and options. TWUA understands that for many, the evening or after hour options are the only way some will be able to receive continuing education renewal training. I will pledge to continue looking at more time slots and to better accommodate the evening or after hour usage. The question that continues to get asked (a lot). Will there be a live regional event in 2020? Remains a good but loaded question. At this point – highly doubtful. The West Texas Regional School in Lubbock, just notified Central Office of their decision to cancel their November training event. Ft. Stockton is still on the schedule as pending, but time is running out on an effective vaccine. There has been some discussion about Ft. Stockton taking the first week of March 2021? I anticipate there will be several regions moving dates in 2021. Check the TWUA Website. As previously stated, - live public events will depend on several factors. First – will there be a rebound virus or new virus event this Fall? Second – will there be a vaccine? Third – can there be sufficient precautions enacted that will protect the attendees? Will membership comply with newly adopted policies? So again, will a regional school or district meeting happen in 2020? I will borrow a term from the current political arena – I remain cautiously optimistic (but doubtful). September 2020
One other Covid related change – Dates for Annual School 2021 The Management Committee was able to reschedule Annual School dates in the 2021 year. The new Annual School dates for 2021 are September 26th – 29th 2021. With all the impacts of the Coronavirus on revenue streams and the lack of a promising vaccine by year-end, the board decided to pursue other dates, and the hotel, along with the convention center in Corpus Christi, was able to accommodate. In a related item – TWUA and Omni will have a link activated as soon as possible, so those with current budget funds who want to go ahead and register for the next Annual School, may do so. Please check the TWUA website for more information.
advancement? TWUA continues to expand its computerbased online training. TWUA will strive to offer three (3) separate 20 and 24-hour approved courses each week. Some future weeks, there will be 4 separate course offerings. Example - From September 1 until year-end there are 49 separate online course offerings scheduled. If there are specific classes you need but do not see them on the training schedule, please contact David Moore (d.moore@twua.org)
Everyone at TWUA sincerely hopes you and your family members have not been impacted medically. For most of us, these are never before seen times, and the event could be with us for a while longer, so we must remain vigilant.
TWUA would welcome your thoughts and perspectives. Email is the most conducive way to share. Feel free to email me at r.hamilton@twua.org
So, what is an alternative for continuing education and training courses needed for license renewal and
The Management Committee is adamant in thinking Live in-person events are far more effective and beneficial. And the hope is, one day soon, Live training events will again be offered.
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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TWUA DISTRICT MEETINGS Due to Coronavirus and Uncertainties related to Public Meeting / Gatherings ALL TWUA Public Gatherings have been Temporally Postponed Beginning September 1st 2020, 2-hour Electronic Training sessions will be offered Wednesday and Thursday once in the morning and once in the afternoon Active District Members will be eligible for ONE of these Training Opportunities Can only attend one 2-hour session per month (same session just repeated) Class size limited to 125 Everyone MUST have computer / IP address Everyone MUST have access to telephone Everyone MUST make a Voice Print (prior to the event) Smart Devices are not supported This electronic training will be offered free of charge to active district members until December 31st 2020 there will be other options for others to participate in electronic training See TWUA Website – Training Tab – Click on event for more information Call TWUA Central Office for more information
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NEW ANNUAL SCHOOL DATES for 2021 Due to uncertainties TWUA 103rd Annual School for 2021 has been Rescheduled All meetings and events associated with Annual School remain the same – just a new date for upcoming event. New dates are September 26th – 29th 2021 For those with excess budget funds – TWUA Room Block and Registration will be open soon
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Maintaining a clean and organized workplace is an important aspect to daily operations, no matter which industry your business is in. From ensuring safety to increasing efficiency, cleanliness can have a big impact on how well workers are able to carry out their tasks. Cleaning is also crucial to health, as germs can spread quite quickly throughout the workplace—and as the world continues to adapt to the novel coronavirus pandemic, having a cleaning routine is more important than ever for your facility. Why is a Clean Workplace Important? It’s important to maintain cleanliness for many reasons. Whether you hire a third-party vendor to thoroughly clean your office or you ask employees to organize their workspace before they leave at the end of the day, sustaining a clean workplace has a large influence, in several ways: 1. It supports workers’ health. Germs spread easily in the workplace, especially in common areas such as break rooms or if workers share equipment. Routinely disinfecting shared surfaces or commonly touched objects reduces the likelihood of the spread of disease. When you take the time to clean, this supports your employees’ general health. 2. It’s essential for safety. Not only are workers safer in a clean environment that doesn’t contain germs, mold, or dust, but cleanliness reduces potential hazards. An unorganized office space can contain many fire hazards, and keeping the floors clear reduces slip and trip hazards. 3. It can help boost efficiency. When workers feel comfortable at work, this influences their productivity and performance. If things are organized, they’ll spend less time looking for an item they need, and if the workplace is clean, this can help result in less sick days. 10 Texas Water Utilities Journal www.twua.org
Once you implement a consistent cleaning routine, you may notice that people are able to conduct their tasks much more efficiently. Getting Your Workplace Ready for Reopening Whether you are welcoming workers back from telecommuting or your local government has allowed your business to open its doors again, it’s essential to continue to protect workers’ health and safety. As you develop and implement your reopening plan, it’s highly recommended to establish a consistent cleaning and disinfecting routine. In OSHA’s Guidance on Returning to Work Document, you will find recommendations for reopening safely. With health and safety procedures that can help reduce the risk of exposure or the spreading of COVID-19 in your workplace. On top of this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extensive resources and guidelines for effectively cleaning surfaces so the spread of the coronavirus and other illnesses is minimized. Disinfecting the Workplace: CDC Guidelines The CDC has established recommendation for cleaning and disinfecting your facility, , which includes everyday steps and specific considerations for employers. One of the most important aspects to note is that you should clean a surface with regular soap and water before using a disinfectant. Soap and water help to reduce dirt and impurities, while disinfecting effectively kills germs. In some cases, regular cleaning may be sufficient enough; for example, if a space has been unoccupied for 7 days or more, only routine cleaning with soap and water is needed. Frequently touched surfaces (also known as “high touch surfaces”) should be routinely cleaned and disinfected. These surfaces include doorknobs, point of sale keypads, elevator buttons, toilets, desks, phones, keyboards, light switches, and countertops. Soft or porous surfaces should be cleaned and laundered, if possible. September 2020
Choosing Cleaning Supplies Some cleaning supplies have special instructions or contain harsh chemicals. It’s important to carefully read and follow the instructions on the label of the cleaner you use; many products require precautions, such as wearing disposable gloves or ensuring good ventilation. If PPE, such as a face mask, respirator, or gloves, is required to use a cleaning chemical, employers must adhere to OSHA’s PPE standards to ensure supplies are used safely. If you use disinfectants, the CDC recommends using products that are approved by the EPA. These supplies have been officially registered as household disinfectants. They also meet the EPA’s criteria for effectiveness against the virus that causes COVID-19.
and reducing person-to-person contact is highly encouraged. However, the virus also can spread through shared surfaces if someone touches an infected surface, then touches their nose, eyes, or mouth. In the workplace, shared objects such as tools must be thoroughly sanitized to help reduce transmission of disease. Ideally, sanitizing tools will occur as much as possible— between each use, or at least before the next person uses the tool. Organized tool storage is especially helpful for cleaning the workplace, as magnetic tool holders and pegboards effectively show which tool is currently in use so workers can keep track of what needs to be cleaned, and what doesn’t. Creating organization tasks and establishing routine cleaning goes a long way in preventing your employees from sharing potentially infected tools.
Keeping Tools Sanitized The CDC states that the coronavirus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets, which is why social distancing
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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES To register for any TWUA Training Classes – the preferred method of registration is using the online computer based electronic process, activated by clicking on specific event(s). For those who do not have internet as an option you may complete the registration form and fax to (512) 459-7124 and additionally you may contact TWUA Central Office @ 888-367-8982. Please Note – Due to recent increases for training materials, class costs have changed. Early Bird preregistration is defined to mean 30-days prior to any training event. All registrations received after the Early Bird period must pay additional registration fee. Central Office strongly encourages everyone to take advantage of the Early Bird pricing and utilize the computer based (electronic) registration.
Date
Basic Water
TCEQ 0092
20 Hours
Water
Sept 1-3
Online
Basic Water
Online
Confirmed
Oct 27-29
Online
Basic Water
Online
Confirmed
Dec 1-3
Online
Basic Water
Online
Confirmed
Ground Water Production
TCEQ 0223
20 Hours
Water
Sept 22-24
Online
Ground Water Production
Online
Confirmed
Oct 20-22
Online
Ground Water Production
Online
Confirmed
Nov 10-12
Online
Ground Water Production
Online
Confirmed
Dec 15-17
Online
Ground Water Production
Online
Confirmed
Water Distribution
TCEQ 0605
20 Hours
Water
Sept 29 - Oct 1
Online
Water Distribution
Online
Confirmed
Oct 6-8
Online
Water Distribution
Online
Confirmed
Nov 17-19
Online
Water Distribution
Online
Confirmed
Nov 17-19
Victoria
Water Distribution
1301 SW Ben Jordan
Pending
Dec 8-10
Online
Water Distribution
Online
Confirmed
Surface Water Production I
TCEQ 0942
24 Hours
Water
Sept 1-3
Online
Surface Water Production I
Online
Confirmed
Oct 13-15
Longview
Surface Water Production I
411 American Legion Blvd
Pending
Oct 13-15
Online
Surface Water Production I
Online
Confirmed
Nov 1-3
Online
Surface Water Production I
Online
Confirmed
Dec 8-10
Online
Surface Water Production I
Online
Confirmed
Surface Water Production II
TCEQ 0954
20 Hours
Water
Sept 29 - Oct 1
Online
Surface Water II
Online
Confirmed
Nov 10-12
Online
Surface Water II
Online
Confirmed
Nov 17-19
Longview
Surface Water II
411 American Legion Blvd
Pending
Dec 15-17
Online
Surface Water II
Online
Confirmed
Water Laboratory
TECQ 0285
20 Hours
Water
Oct 6-8
San Marcos
Water Lab
170 Charles Austin
Pending
Dec 1-2
Longview
Water Lab
411 American Legion Blvd
Pending
Basic Wastewater
TCEQ 0059
20 Hours
Wastewater
Oct 6-8
Online
Basic Wastewater
Online
Confirmed
Nov 17-19
Online
Basic Wastewater
Online
Confirmed
Dec 1-3
Online
Basic Wastewater
Online
Confirmed
Wastewater Treatment
TCEQ 0437
20 Hours
Wastewater
Sept 8-10
Online
Wastewater Treatment
Online
Confirmed
Oct 13-15
Online
Wastewater Treatment
Online
Confirmed
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TRAINING SCHEDULE 20-Hour Classes: (Early Bird Pre-registration) $325 member $425 Non-member Onsite $375 member $475 Non-member 24-Hour Classes: (Early Bird Pre-registration) $385 member $485 Non-member Onsite $435 member $535 Non-member You may register on line by following the training tab drop downs or HTTP://TWUA.ORG/TRAINING.PHP COMPUTER BASED TRAINING MAY VARY.
Nov 10-12
Online
Wastewater Treatment
Online
Confirmed
Dec 15-17
Online
Wastewater Treatment
Online
Confirmed
Wastewater Collection
TCEQ 0080
20 Hours
Wastewater
Sept 8-10
Online
Wastewater Collection
Online
Confirmed
Oct 6-8
Online
Wastewater Collection
Online
Confirmed
Oct 21-23
Corpus Christi
Wastewater Collection
2726 Holly Rd
1:00 PM Pending
Nov 17-19
Online
Wastewater Collection
Online
Confirmed
Dec 1-3
Victoria
Wastewater Collection
1301 SW Ben Jordan
Pending
Dec 8-10
Online
Wastewater Collection
Online
Confirmed
Wastewater Laboratory
TCEQ 0081
20 Hours
Wastewater
San Marcos
Wastewater Lab
801 MLK
Pending
Activated Sludge
TCEQ 0009
20 Hours
Wastewater
Sept 15-17
Online
Activated Sludge
Online
Confirmed
Oct 20-22
Online
Activated Sludge
Online
Confirmed
Dec 8-10
Utilities Management
TCEQ 0550
20 Hours
W/WW
Sept 29 - Oct 1
Online
Utilities Management
Online
Confirmed
Oct 27-29
Online
Utilities Management
Online
Confirmed
Dec 1-3
Online
Utilities Management
Online
Confirmed
Pumps and Pumping
TCEQ 0430
20 Hours
W/WW
Sept 15-17
Online
Pumps & Pumping
Online
Confirmed
Oct 6-8
Corpus Christi
Pumps & Pumping
2726 Holly Rd
Pending
Oct 13-15
Online
Pumps & Pumping
Online
Confirmed
Nov 3-5
Online
Pumps & Pumping
Online
Confirmed
Dec 15-17
Online
Pumps & Pumping
Online
Confirmed
Utilities Safety
TCEQ 0426
20 Hours
W/WW
Sept 22-24
Online
Utilities Safety
Online
Confirmed
Oct 13-15
Online
Utilities Safety
Online
Confirmed
Oct 20-22
Victoria
Utilities Safety
1301 SW Ben Jordan
Pending
Nov 10-12
Waco
Utilities Safety
TBD
Pending
Nov 10-12
Online
Utilities Safety
Online
Confirmed
Dec 8-10
Online
Utilities Safety
Online
Confirmed
Valve & Hydrant Maintenance
TCEQ 0961
20 Hours
W/WW
Corpus Christi
Valve & Hydrant Maint
2726 Holly Rd
Pending
Utilities Calculations
TCEQ 0108
20 Hours
W/WW
Online
Utilities Calculations
Online
Confirmed
Oct 19-21
Sept 1-3
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Training Schedule (continued from page 17) Oct 27-29
Online
Utilities Calculations
Online
Confirmed
Chlorinator Maintenance
TCEQ 0124
20 Hours
W/WW
Sept 22-24
Online
Chlorinator Maintenance
Online
Confirmed
Oct 27-29
Online
Chlorinator Maintenance
Online
Confirmed
Nov 16-18
Corpus Christi
Chlorinator Maintenance
2726 Holly Rd
Pending
Dec 1-3
Online
Chlorinator Maintenance
Online
Confirmed
Customer Service Inspection/
TCEQ 0173,0043
20 Hours
W/WW/CSI/BPAT
Cross Connection Control Sept 8-10
Online
CSI/CCC
Online
Confirmed
Oct 20-22
Online
CSI/CCC
Online
Confirmed
Nov 10-12
San Marcos
CSI/CCC
170 Charles Austin
Pending
Nov 17-19
Online
CSI/CCC
Online
Confirmed
24 Hours
W/WW/CSI/BPAT
Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester Refresher Sep 21-23
Corpus Christi
24 Hr. Refresher
2726 Holly Rd
Pending
Sept 22-24
Longview
24 Hr. Refresher
1400 Swinging Bridge Rd
Pending
Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester 40 Hr
TCEQ 1200
40 Hours
BPAT
Corpus Christi
40 Hr. BPAT
2726 Holly Rd
Pending
Effective Instructional Tecniques (Instructor I)
40 Hours
No operator hours
Instructional Design and Evaluation (Instructor II)
40 Hours
No operator hours
Sep 21-25
ON-LINE TRAINING ----2020----' Sept 1-3
Basic Water
On-Line
20 Hours
Water
Sept 1-3
SWP I
On-Line
24 Hours
Water
Sept 1-3
Calculations
On-Line
20 Hours
Water/Wastewater
Sept 8-10
CSI/CCC
On-Line
20 Hours
CSI, Water, BPAT 10 WW,
Sept 8-10
WW Collection
On-Line
20 Hours
Wastewater
Sept 8-10
WW Treatment
On-Line
20 Hours
Wastewater
Sept 15-17
Activated Sludge
On-Line
20 Hours
Wastewater
Sept 15-17
Pumps & Pumping
On-Line
20 Hours
Water/Wastewater
Sep 22-24
Safety
On-Line
20 Hours
Water/Wastewater
Sep 22-24
Ground Water Production
On-Line
20 Hours
Water
Sep 22-24
Pumps & Pumping
On-Line
20 Hours
Water/Wastewater
Sept 29-Oct 1
Surface Water Prod II
On-Line
20 Hours
Water
Sept 29-Oct 1
Management
On-Line
20 Hours
Water/Wastewater
Sept 29-Oct 1
W Distribution
On-Line
20 Hours
Water
LI, WTS
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Announcement
TWUA 103rd ANNUAL SCHOOL & CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS
D AT E CHANGE FOR 202 1 Due to the lingering effects of the Coronavirus, TWUA Management made the decision to pursue a meeting date later into 2021. The schedule and school events will remain the same, just happening a little later in the year. Mark your calendar – September 26th – 29th 2021 is the new dates for the 103rd Annual School. The registration link for both the school and the hotel will activated as soon as possible. You may take advantage of early discounts and reserve you room now.
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A HURRICANE’S COMING By R. Hamilton
The forecasters are watching a disturbance in the Atlantic, They predict it will grow, but it’s too early for panic. With the passing of days, the anxiety grows, A hurricane is coming – and it’s promising quite a show. They made it official; it’s now headed this way, Will everyone heed the warning – too early to say? So much to do, no time for delay, A hurricane is coming – and straight for our bay. The EOC’s been activated and responsibilities are increasing, Our routine job duties, they are now ceasing. Generators have been delivered, and preparations complete, A hurricane is coming – as our neighbors retreat. All hunkered down, in this shelter with others, I’d be miles away, if I had my druthers. Now the wind’s really howling and this shelter is rocking, A hurricane is coming – its power is quite shocking. The force is much worse than originally expected, This storms packing a punch and must be respected. Please tell me again, why I said I would stay, A hurricane is coming – and claiming its prey. The damage is significant, but it could have been worse, Thanks to preplanning, there’s little need for a hearse. My focus now changing, for water must be restored, A hurricane is coming – and our system, won’t go ignored. The cleanup and rebuilding will take some time, But to leave this area, would seem like a crime. Our faith and our beliefs, they remain intact, Thanks go to our operators; for they were one of the first to react. ©Russell Hamilton - 2009
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TCEQ JULY LICENSES BACKFLOW PREVENTION
CLASS C
ASSEMBLY TESTER ALANIZ, CHAD R
GUINN, ROBERT V
PEZZI, REBECCA LYNNE
LEE, PHILLIP TYRONE
REYES, MARK
MERRITT, JUSTIN MAKINSEY
REYNOLDS, JENNIFER
AVENDANO, RENE
AUTRY, JOSHUA
FRANCISCO
BLACKMAN, FREDERICK C
BARGFREDE, CALEB
COCKRELL, JENNIFER R
CALDWELL, GEORGE
DAVIS, EVERETT E JR
AUSTIN
DODDS, JAMES RICHARD
CLOUSE, GEORGE
GIBSON, DANE
AARON, RICHARD LYNN
SANDOVAL, ROLANDO
CHARLES
MELANCON, TRENT THOMAS
ADKINS, KENNETH
SHIEKH, RIAZ AHMAD
DODD, DARREN M
SHOWS, MARK ANTHONY
ANTHONY, JAMES DILAN
SMITH, COREY
FLORES, ANTONIO JR
WEATHERS, NOLAN RYAN
BAUMAN, FRANKLIN
SMITH, NATHAN COLE
GOMEZ, LUIS
WELBORN, RYAN A
GEORGE
STARKEY, JAY
BIGGERSTAFF, TOM
TIPTON, COLLEEN OKEEFE
GUERRERO, JOSE
DIANE WATER OPERATOR
RODRIGUEZ, ANDREW RODRIGUEZ, JOSIAS E
CLASS D
ROMINE, SHAWN TYLER SANCHEZ, NICHOLAS
GUNTHER, MATTHEW J
SURFACE WATER TREATMENT
BODEWIG, LUCAS C
WARREN, CHRISTOPHER
GUZMAN, MARCUS G
OPERATOR
BONNAIN, LESLIE M
YOUNGBLOOD, JERRY
BRADLEY, JEFF ALLEN
NEAL
LOCICERO, JONATHAN M LOPEZ, RUBEN E
CLASS B
MONTGOMERY, JOHN T JR
BRIONES, LINA ANN BROWN, ROBERT
WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR
MOORMAN, JAMES TYLER
CHRISTENSEN, NACOLE A
CHRISTOPHER
PROVAZEK, MICHAEL J
KLIDIES, JENNIFER A
BUCKLEY, CHAD
ROSE, DAVID WAYNE
SALAMEH, DAVID N
BURNS, SIMONE ARIELLE
SIEBENLIST, PHILIP G WINDHAM, JAY
COLLECTIONS I
CANCINO, BOBBY JAY CLASS C
CASON, JODY
ANDERSON, DEVION
CAUDILLO, JUAN ANGEL
JAWAN-TYSEAN
AGUILAR, JOSE J JR
CLEVELAND, CLANCY D
BEAVER, CLAYTON A
CUSTOMER SERVICE
BARTON, CALI L
COBBS, TYLER ANDREW
CAMPOS, ALEJANDRO
INSPECTOR
BURKETT, ANDREW J
COOPER, MARCY
DANIELS, LEONARD E
FAIN, WILLIAM PATRICK
DIAZ, MANUEL
FIERRO, HERMINIO
BLUE, CHRISTOPHER L
GARZA, SAUL
EGGLESTON, KIMBERLY
CARDOSO
BOLTON, RANDY H JR
HEATHERLY, ARRON M
KAREN
FUENTES-LOPEZ, RICHARD
BOYLE, JEREME S
MEJIA, MISAEL
EILERS, TRACY OTTO
HARRIS, CODY BLAINE
BURKHEAD, JEFFREY A
OGUNNAYA, RAYMOND
FRY, RYAN EDWARD
HERNANDEZ, JORGE
COMBS, DANIEL GLEN
ORTIZ, GERARDO
GARZA, ANTONIO
LOPEZ, ANDREW W
FLOURNOY, TED D
RATLIFF, BRONSON T
HALBERT, PHILIP ASHLEY
MUNOZ, JASON MATTHEW
GUINN, COLTON DEAN
STUTSMAN, MATTHEW C
HAMNER, JASON MICHAEL
OLSEN, ADAM
HAYES, JAKE
TURNER, DAVID EARL
HAYS, BRANDON E
ZARAGOSA, RUDOLFO C
HENDERSON, MATTHEW
NAULT, BRANDON D SCOTT, NORMAN JAMES
JUSTIN
OPERATOR
HENNAGIR, CARL
BIRDWELL, TIMOTHY
HERNANDEZ, JOHN
WAYNE
HOLT, HAYLEY DANIELLE
CORN, MITCH GRAHAM
HOUCK, JUSTIN JAY
DELUNA, FERNANDO A JR
MARTINEZ, JUAN C
HUNTER, FRANKLIN
GAMEZ, STEVEN RASCON
MORALES, STEPHEN M
DELANO
GLAZE, ZACHARY D
VICTORIA, GAVIN B SR
KURZ, THOMAS
MONTOYA, STEVEN
LOPEZ, JEREMIAH JAMES
PARRA, ISMAEL
MALDONADO, KEVIN
QUENGA, MARTIN A
MARQUEZ, CARLOS
RAY, MICHAEL S JR
GROUND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CLASS B GILCREASE, TRAVIS J
CLASS B
MAFFEI, BRITTANY ANN NAJAR, JAMES
COLLECTIONS II
WATER DISTRIBUTION
CLASS C
OLIVA, GILBER D SILVA, MARIO A
ALVARADO, HECTOR HUGO
MAYTON, DALTON
SANTOYA, RAUL R
WHITE, BRADLEY S
CHOQUETAPIA, GASTON
OLDNER, JOSEPH MADISON
SMITH, ANTHONY B
GARCIA, JORGE
PERKINS, JULIUS DA-LEE
TUCKER, ASHLEY G
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TCEQ JULY LICENSES CORONADO, DAVID DANIEL
WOODEN, DUSTIN B
CLASS D
NAQUIN, LEROY E JR
GORTNEY, MICHEL B
NIETO, VICTOR J
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
HIGH, JOHN W
ACOSTA, HUGO CARLOS
ODOM, SHAYLON
OPERATOR
HUERTA, JESUS
ANDERSON, BRANDON LEE
RAMIREZ, BRANDON
MAHER, STEPHEN J JR
CLARK, TUCKER
REES, RICHARD ALAN
MASH, DOMINIC D
COOKUS, KALEB
STANZIALE, GIOVANNI
MCCULLOUGH, ANTHONY E
CORONADO, IVAN
STEPHENS, COLTON
DEAVER, JOSHUA M
MIDDLETON, AMY LYNN
COVERTOLYER, ROZZ
WILLIAM
KEYS, MAURIECE A
MORENO, CHARLES J
DANFORD, JEFFERY
STOUT, RYAN MICHAEL
LARA, JUAN C
OVERBY, STEVEN
DELASOTA, FRANCISCO
STURGEON, JOSEPH
PETTIT, JOSHUA L
REEDER, SAMANTHA N
DIAZ, LUIS A
RUSSELL
ROUSE, KELLY P
REYNA, OMAR
FARMER, JEREMY ALAN
VASQUEZ, MICHAEL JAMES
RUVALCAVA, ROGELIO
RUBASH, MICHAEL J
FERRELL, EMMANUEL
XU, LIJUAN
SEGOVIA, FRANKLIN J
SMITH, DARYL SAMUEL
FRANKLIN
SPEAKS, WAYNE D
RAFAEL
GARZA, LEVI DAVID
WEST, CEDRIC L
SUNIGA, JASON T
HINOJOSA, DANIEL H
TORRANCE, CARINE A
HOGAN, KEVIN MICHAEL
TREVINO, JOHN A
JOSEPH, BIJU
TUCKER, BUDDY RAY
KENNON, DARELL H
ANDERSON, SEAN DILLON
VASQUEZ, JUSTIN P
LARA, ANDRES
BROWN, CODY S
WATTERS, MATTHEW T
LONGORIA, RODOLFO
CARPIO, MATTHEW
WILLIS, VICTOR D
LOPEZ, MARGARITA BENITA
CLASS B
CLASS C
MORALES
MENDEZ, ERIK
CLARK, KEVIN A
MONTURO, JOHN MARIO
EGSW
Environmental Group Southwest
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trench walls,
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