Texas Water Utilities
JOURNAL
VOLUME 22
JUNE 2012
NUMBER 6
SCHEDULE (325) 378-2021 2012 TWUA SCHOOL 2012 TWUA REGIONAL REGIONAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE North Central Texas Regional School Wayne Owen Selena Jackson (972)237-8377 SCHEDULE Univ. of Texas Arlington (817)335-2491 Abilene Civic Center Abilene, Texas
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Embassy Far WestSuites Texas Regional School Panhandle Regional School San Texas FarMarcos, West Texas Regional School Pecos County Civic Center
Amarillo CivicTexas Center Ft. Stockton, Pecos County Civic Center Amarillo, Texas Ft. Stockton, Texas Permian Basin Regional School Panhandle Regional School Southeast MCM GrandeRegional Hotel School Amarillo Civic Center School Panhandle Regional Holiday Inn Centre Odessa, Texas Amarillo, Texas Amarillo Civic Center Beaumont, Texas
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Damon (254) 986-2949 NormaBoniface, Clark, (432)528-1608
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Tom Ezell, (432) 553-1196 Ruben Arias(432) (806)378-3019 Tom Ezell, 553-1196
Ruben Arias (806)378-3019 Rob Starr, (409) 755-1559 Ruben Arias (806)378-3019
Mickey Chaney (325) 548-2237 Rob Starr, (409) 755-1559
(979)265-3619 Beaumont, Texas May 14-18 8-10 CentralCentral West Texas Shorty Radde Mickey Jackson Chaney (325) 548-2237 May North TexasRegional RegionalSchool School Wayne Owen Selena (972)237-8377 West Texas Regional School Paul Nolen Russ Ropes (806)775-3237 Nov. 5-8 Abilene Civic Center (325) 378-2021 Univ. of Texas Arlington (817)335-2491 May 8-10 Central WestCenter Texas Regional School Shorty Radde Mickey Chaney (325) 548-2237 Lubbock (806)775-2747 Abilene,Civic Texas Arlington, Texas Abilene Civic Center (325) 378-2021 Lubbock, Texas May 14-18 North Central Wayne Owen Selena Jackson (972)237-8377 Abilene, Texas Texas Regional School June 4-7 Central Texas Regional School Mark Seffrood Damon Boniface, (254) 986-2949 Univ. of Texas Arlington (817)335-2491 May 14-18 North Central Texas Regional School Wayne Owen Selena Jackson (972)237-8377 Killeen Civic Center (254)634-7461 Arlington, Texas Univ. of Texas Texas Arlington (817)335-2491 Killeen, Arlington,Texas TexasRegional School June 4-7 Central Mark Seffrood Damon Boniface, (254) 986-2949 July 9-11Please contact Southwest Tony SalinasOffice at (888) 367-8982 Lynn Short, (361)485-3381 the person listedSchool below or T.W.U.A. Central Fax: (512) 459-7124 Killeen CivicTexas CenterRegional (254)634-7461 Houston (512)393-8024 Austin Dallas Tulsa Damon Boniface, (254) 986-2949 Embassy Suites June 4-7 or write Central Texas Regional School Mark Seffrood to T.W.U.A. Killeen, Texas 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 112 West., Austin, Texas 78723-1093 for additional San Marcos, Texas in Technology For Killeen Civic Center (254)634-7461 The Latest theThank Treatment of support! Water & Wastewater information, visit www.twua.org. you for your Killeen, Texas July 9-11 Southwest Texas Regional School Tony Salinas Lynn Short, (361)485-3381 August 13-15 Permian Norma Clark Norma Clark, (432) 528-1608 Embassy Basin Suites Regional School (512)393-8024 In Texas and Oklahoma MCM Grande HotelRegional School (432)528-1608 July 9-11 Southwest Texas Tony Salinas Lynn Short, (361)485-3381 San Marcos, Texas we not only offer the Odessa, Texas Embassy Suites (512)393-8024 latest in technology and August 13-15 Permian Basin Regional School Norma Clark Norma Clark, (432) 528-1608 San Marcos, Texas process equipment for August 27-30 East Texas Regional School Mike Norris Mike Norris (903)939-8278 MCM Grande Hotel (432)528-1608 water and wastewater but Harvey Hall & R.T.D.C. (903)939-8278 Odessa, August 13-15 Permian Texas Basin Regional School Clark Norma Clark, (432) 528-1608 we alsoNorma specialize Tyler, Texas MCM Grande Hotel (432)528-1608 in aftermarket sales and August 27-30 East Texas Regional School Mike Norris Mike Norris (903)939-8278 Odessa, Texas service,Paul including West Texas Nolen Russ Ropes (806)775-3237 Nov. 5-8 Harvey Hall &Regional R.T.D.C. School installation (903)939-8278 for products in Lubbock Civic Center (806)775-2747 Tyler, TexasRegional School all phases Mike of processes. August 27-30 East Texas Norris Mike Norris (903)939-8278 Lubbock, Texas Harvey Hall & R.T.D.C. (903)939-8278 West Texas Regional School Paul Nolen Russ Ropes (806)775-3237 Nov. 5-8 Tyler, Texas For more information Lubbock Civic Center (806)775-2747visit our website at: Lubbock, Texas www.hartwellenv.com West Texas Regional School Paul Nolen Russ Ropes (806)775-3237 Nov. 5-8 Please contact the person Central Office at (888) 367-8982 Fax: (512) 459-7124 Lubbock Civic Center listed below or T.W.U.A. (806)775-2747 HOUSTONor 281.351.8501 AUSTIN 512.347.7676 ● DALLAS 817.446.9500 ● TULSA 918.299.8555 write to T.W.U.A. Clayton Lane, Suite 112 West., Austin, Texas 78723-1093 for additional Lubbock, Texas ● 1106 information, visit www.twua.org. Thank you for your support!
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Public Drinking Water Conference August 7-8, 2012 路 Doubletree Hotel 6505 IH-35 North Information & Tools for Public Water Systems & Utilities
Frio River at Rio Frio, Texas
Conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality For more information or to register online, visit: http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/profdev/pdw
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ARTICLES S TRAINING LISTINGS S EMPLOYMENT
Articles:
President's Perspective..................................................................6 by, Norma Clark, TWUA President TWUA Executive Director News:.....................................................8 by, Russell Hamilton, ED PES News: Technical Based Local Limits........................................................10 by, Alphonse Newton, City of Fort Worth Central Office News: TWUA Regional Conference..........................................................12 by, Central Office Safety News: Chlorine Safety.............................................................................16 by, The Texas Department of Insurance
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TWDB News: Drought.........................................................................................24 by, Texas Water Development Board
Advertisers: Classified Ads.....................................................................................30 Airburst Technology............................................................................23 Ana-Lab.............................................................................................30 ChemEquip Services, L.L.C...................................................................19 Chlor-Serv, Inc...................................................................................25 East Jordan Iron Works.......................................................................25 Hartwell Environmental Corporation.......................................................3 Layne-Texas.........................................................................................9 Magna Flow........................................................................................ .5 Moody Bros., Inc.................................................................................12 Professional Cards...............................................................................26 Samco Leak Detection........................................................................30 Scoop Sludge Hog..............................................................................26 Smith Pump Company, Inc.........................................Inside Back Cover USABlueBook.......................................................................Back Cover
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Training: TWUA
Central Texas Regional School Registration Information..........................18 TWUA East Texas Regional School Registration Information .............................22 TWUA Permian Basin Texas Regional School Registration Information ...............21 TWUA Southwest Regional School Registration Information ..............................13 .TWUA Training Schedule.................................................................................14 TCEQ Public Drinking Water Conference.............................................................3 TEEX Training Schedule...................................................................................27
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Front cover photo courtesy of: City of Taft JUNE 2012
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TWUA PRESIDENT:
Meet, Theron Brown, Chief Operator -City of Beaumont Norma Clark, President
As I have stated in the past, the most fulfilling and affirming part of my role as TWUA President is the time I get to spend attending regional schools and meeting with the talented and dedicated TWUA members throughout Texas. Last month I attended the Southeast Regional School in Beaumont. I want to thank the officers: Patricia Bell, Patrick Gray, George Newsome, Karin Warren, Bobby Rogers and Robb Starr for their hard work. I would also like to thank all the volunteers for their contributions that helped make this school a success. While in Beaumont, I had the pleasure of meeting Theron Brown, Chief Operator for the City of Beaumont, and I was able to learn more about his career and his involvement with TWUA.
wastewater industry has so many different jobs, and all of them are evolving at a rapid pace. What contributions do you feel that you have made to this industry (professional or personal)? I hope my fellow operators can look at my career and see that they can reach any goal, no matter how unassuming your beginnings. It is easy to get to a certain level or a certain license and stay there because “that is all the job requires”. One of the hardest things I was able to do was to obtain my Class A Wastewater Operator License in 2006. I hope others will see that and challenge themselves. I have found it is easier to conquer the hard things (like earning a class A license, or getting a promotion) if you just take it one small step at a time.
Why did you choose this industry as your profession?
How many years have you been in this industry?
My story is not unlike many others you have interviewed. I didn’t choose the industry it chose me. After serving in the Military for 12 years, I returned home to Beaumont. I put in applications around town, and the City of Beaumont was the best opportunity that was available. I started as a maintenance worker at our plant. When I came on as the “new guy”, I quickly learned my name was really “somebody” (because my supervisor would always say, “somebody needs to clean that tank out”, or “somebody needs to get a shovel”).
I have been in this field for 14 years.
What about this industry do you find the most challenging? The most challenging thing about this industry would be keeping up with all of the changes. New technologies and new processes are coming fast, and if you are not ahead of these changes, you can be left behind. The water/ 6 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org
What challenges do you see facing this industry? The main challenge I see, coming on the horizon, is training our next generation of operators. It is hard to relay to them how important the job really is. To be honest, when you are cleaning out a sludge pump, it is hard to see how much you really matter to the public. A lot of operators will stay in a position until retirement, as it should be, therefore leaving the younger staff with a lack of desire to better themselves, because there seems to be limited options. What do you want to be remembered for from your involvement in this industry? I want to be remembered as that “somebody” who started at the bottom and worked his way up, then helped others do the same. June 2012
How has TWUA assisted you in this industry? TWUA is where I started learning more about the industry and getting additional training. I was able to network with other operators and maintenance personnel. We use the monthly meetings to compare “war stories” and bounce ideas off of one another, as well as gain knowledge through the training programs presented. The former officers in TWUA have greatly encouraged me while serving as president of the TrinityNeches-Sabine District, In addition I was recently selected as Vice-Chairman of the Southeast Region. What changes can TWUA implement to become a better organization for our members? While serving this year as President of our district, I have been impressed with all the volunteers. Everyone is so eager to help and make themselves available for one another. I am also impressed with the instructors making certain classes available locally and their
willingness to help just one operator grasp a difficult concept. I would like to know your expectations of the volunteers and what you hope to accomplish during your time in office. President Clark's Answer: I think our volunteers are instrumental to TWUA’s success. I see my role as President of TWUA to be one of promoting TWUA. I hope to encourage more members to become actively involved in TWUA. In many Districts and Regions throughout the state, the same individuals are serving as officers year after year because no one is willing to volunteer. I believe that TWUA is the best training provider in Texas, and this is due in a large part to the volunteers who have provided their time and expertise throughout the years. The district meetings and regional schools would not be possible without volunteer support. I hope those who are currently volunteering will assist me in this effort by inviting nonmembers to join and encouraging members to become involved. S
Congratulations Are In Order! The City of League City Water Department was the recipient for the 2012 Public Education Program League City Water Department has worked hard to promoting water conservation. With the recent droughts, many staff members setup command posts around the city's retail stores to educate the public on water conservation. The water department prepared short videos on You Tube, Spanish announcements on Spanish TV, and e-mailed hundreds of flyers to educate the public. They did an outstanding job!
LEAGUE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT Award received by: CAPTAIN H2O June 2012
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEWS: Russell Hamilton, TWUA ED
It is a busy time for Central Office. It’s a good, busy but lots of travel and support for the regions. I want to thank those who are utilizing the regions for your training needs. There is a great deal of planning and effort that goes into providing operator training at the regional events, so thank you for selecting the TWUA Regional Schools for your training needs.
We also anticipate providing training that is geared more toward renewal purposes. There will be one hour, two hour, four hour segments that could be accessed, viewed, and used as an alternative for continuing education needs. We absolutely have no intensions of taking anything away from the traditional training events or district meetings, but rather to expand the training opportunities.
REGIONAL CONFERENCE: If you are a regional officer, I encourage you to make plans to attend the Regional Conference here in Austin, June 14th & 15th. Please visit the website for more information. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call.
A few months back I wrote about Operator License Exams being compromised. This topic has once again raised its ugly head. I firmly believe it is a small population of operators and potential operators who scheme and devise methods to gain advantage in the testing process. If more effort was spent studying and learning the materials, one would not have to resort to “cheating.”
Central Office has lost the services of Patti Jurgensen, who was reporting meeting hours and various duties in Central Office. We wish Patti and Ryan all the best, and we are thankful for the time she spent with TWUA. DISTANCE LEARNING UPDATE: I have viewed a completed version of what the programmer is calling the “dashboard”. We are very close to being able to take a working product to TCEQ for review. We have a couple of minor improvements to implement but nothing that should take a lot of time. This dashboard is what allows the various software applications to work in one seamless product. The user will go to the TWUA website and click on training. The user will enter information and the dashboard will transfer this information between all the products and the user will hopefully, never know when you are on the TWUA website and when you are on a partner’s website. When TWUA receives state approval we anticipate providing operator approved training in a live scenario. This means that the training will appear as close to the traditional classroom training led by an instructor. The user will have the ability to ask questions and interact with an instructor but, all will be accomplished through a computer and the internet. Once we get all the specifics worked out with the “live training” we will then go back to the state and ask for approval for a user paced version, where the user would have the ability to access approved training 24/7 and complete a 20-hour course in a specified period of time. The user would be able to start and stop a presentation based on personal preferences and time. 8 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org
Every time an exam is compromised the state scrambles to develop a new exam, and it provides proof and documentation to those at the state in decision making capacity, to justify moving from any paper based version of exams to total computer based testing. I know I am preaching to the choir but the ability and convenience of testing at a TWUA Regional School or to being able to go to a regional office or TCEQ in Austin and take a paper based version of any exam, is in real jeopardy and may not be available. We need everyone to help and assist with this exam compromise issue. If you see anything occurring, please report it. If you have a staff member who participates in this method of testing, surely this would be grounds for termination? On a different note, a well-known public speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $100 dollar bill. In the room, of 200 he asked “What is this piece of paper and is it worth anything?” “It is a $100 dollar bill, which can be cashed in international & national markets for its current quoted value?” replied one of the many participants who raised their hands. The speaker proceeded to crumple up the $100 dollar bill using both his hands until it became a bundle of wrinkled paper. He then unfolded it again and making an unsuccessful attempt to keep it straight he asked, “Would you still be able to negotiate it for its quoted value?” “Yes!” was the echoing reply from the participants. “Well,” he said “Looks like I haven’t done enough! What if I do this?” He dropped it on the ground and started to grind June 2012
it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, which was now all crumpled, dirty, defaced and not easy to recognize from a distance. “Now will someone like to trade it for its quoted value?” Many hands went in the air. “I think that piece of currency is still holding its quoted value” replied a participant in an unsure voice. “This bill can still fetch goods worth $100 dollars” said the other participants, in agreement.. “My friends, there is a very valuable lesson in this exercise that was just demonstrated. It may have appeared to some of you that I was able to damage, deface, mutilate & alter the $100 dollar bill during the process as the effects were quite visible”. “However, no matter what I did to this piece of paper, you still upheld its negotiability because you were sure in your mind that my actions did not actually decrease its value. It was still a currency note worth $100 dollars”.
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“Many times in our lives, we feel as though we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and or circumstances that come our way. At times, we may feel as though we are worthless. It may also appear to onlookers as if events in life have beaten you down, to a certain extent. No matter what has happened or what will happen, please remember you never lose your “value”. Remember, no one is perfect and people make mistakes. So learn how to forgive yourself. You choose to feel what you feel. Nobody and nothing could bring you down without your permission. S Remember – We do not need all the operators in Texas to be a member of TWUA – JUST YOU ! ! !
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PES NEWS:
Technical Based Local Limits & Other Approaches to Local Limits By, Alphonse Newton, REM City of Fort Worth
The general and specific prohibited discharge standards are designed to protect against pass through and interference generally. Categorical pretreatment standards, on the other hand, are designed to ensure that IUs implement technology-based controls to limit the introduction of pollutants to the POTW. Local limits address the specific needs and concerns of a POTW, its sludge, and it’s receiving waters. The federal regulations at 40 CFR 403.8(f) (4) requires POTWs to evaluate the need for local limits and, if necessary, implement and enforce specific limits as part of pretreatment program activities.
Local limits are developed for pollutants that could cause interference, pass through, sludge contamination, or worker health and safety problems if discharged in excess of the receiving POTW treatment plant’s capabilities or receiving water quality standards. Typically, local limits are developed to discharge from an IU (i.e., at the point of connection to the POTW’s collection system). In evaluating the need for local limits development, it is recommended that POTWs do the following: 1. Conduct an industrial waste survey to identify all IUs that might be subject to the pretreatment program.
Maximum Allowable Headworks Loading MAHL– Treatment plant data are used to calculate removal efficiencies for each pollutant to back calculate the MAHLs before applying the most stringent criteria (i.e., water quality, sludge quality, TPDES permit, or pollutant inhibition levels). Subtracting contributions from unpermitted sources, the available industrial loading is then either evenly distributed among the IUs or allocated on an as needed basis to those IUs discharging the pollutant above background levels. Maximum Allowable Industrial Load (MAIL). The MAIL is the total daily mass that a POTW can accept from all permitted IUs and still ensure that the POTW is protecting against pass through and interference. As stated in EPA’s 2004 Local Limits Development Guidance, when POTWs evaluate a pollutant for the first time, they should assume that local limits are needed when any of the following are true: •
The average influent loading of a toxic pollutant exceeds 60 percent of the MAHL.
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The maximum daily influent loading of a toxic pollutant exceeds 80 percent of the MAHL at any time in the 12-month period preceding the analysis.
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The monthly average influent loading reaches 80 percent of the average design capacity for BOD5, TSS, and ammonia during any one month in the 12-month period preceding the analysis.
2. Determine the character and volume of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industries. 3. Determine which pollutants have reasonable potential for pass through, interference, or sludge contamination as these terms are defined in EPA’s pretreatment regulations. 4. Identify additional pollutants of concern. 5. Conduct a technical evaluation to determine the maximum allowable headwork’s (influent) loading (MAHL) for at least ammonia (for plants that accept nondomestic sources of ammonia), arsenic, BOD5, cadmium, chromium, copper, cyanide, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silver, TSS, and zinc. 6. Determine contribution from background sources (e. g., residential and commercial) to determine the MAHL from controllable industrial sources. 7. Implement a system to ensure that such MAHLs will not be exceeded.
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Picture 1FOG spill in route to drain Those percentages that trigger local limits development are default assumptions that can vary from plant to plant. The approach used for toxic pollutants is more conservative because most POTWs are not designed to treat toxic pollutants. For more details, refer to EPA’s Local Limits Development Guidance. Other local limit approaches available to POTWs are the following:
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Collection system approach. Pollutants found to be present that could cause fire and explosion hazards or other worker health and safety concerns are evaluated for their propensity to volatilize and are modeled to evaluate their expected concentration in air. Comparisons are made with worker health exposure criteria and lower explosive limits. Where values are of concern,
the POTW may set limits or require development of management practices to control undesirable discharges. With such an approach, the POTW may also consider the prohibition of pollutants with specific flashpoints to prevent discharges of ignitable wastes. EPA’s Guidance to Protect POTW Workers from Toxic and Reactive Gases and Vapors and EPA’s 2004 Local Limits Development Guidance detail strategies for developing such local limits. In addition to the low-end pH limit specified in the General Pretreatment Regulations, the 2004 Local Limits Development Guidance also recommends that POTWs evaluate the need to set upper pH limits or more stringent low-end pH limits. A POTW should set an upper pH limit if corrosion damage attributable to high-pH discharges is identified. In addition, with the collection system approach, the POTW may consider pollutants in amounts that will obstruct flows to the POTW and result in interference. As stated in the 2004 Local Limits Development Guidance, the greatest threat of obstruction in POTWs comes from polar fats, oils, and greases (FOG) of animal and vegetable origin. Polar
local limits required by 40 CFR 403.5c. •
Local specific prohibitions. POTW-specific prohibitions may be imposed under local law in addition to the prohibitions detailed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) to address hydraulic, pollutantspecific, or aesthetic concerns. Following are examples: o Noxious or malodorous liquids, gases, or solids creating a public nuisance o Stormwater, roof runoff, swimming pool drainage o Wastewaters containing radioactive wastes or isotopes o Removed substances from pretreatment of wastewater.
FOG can accumulate and congeal in collection systems, pumping stations, and treatment plants. It can interfere with the POTW’s collection system through blockages when the wastewater cools enough to allow the suspended FOG to congeal.
Picture 3 Longhorns grazing on the banks of the Trinity River Regardless of the approaches that a POTW takes, local limits should correct existing problems, prevent potential problems, protect the receiving waters, improve sludge use options, and protect POTW personnel. EPA’s Local Limits Development Guidance and Guidance for Preventing Interference at POTW’s provide basis information on the subject. Picture 2 Repair of a leaking grease service line •
Case-by-case discharge limits. Such numeric local limits are based on best professional judgment and available pollution-prevention and treatment technologies that have been shown through case studies to be economically feasible. Such an approach is most often used when insufficient data are available to employ the methods outlined earlier.
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Best management practices. BMPs are management and operational procedures that are intended to prevent pollutants from entering a facility’s wastestream or from reaching a discharge point. BMPs also include treatment requirements; operating procedures; sludge or waste disposal; management of drainage from raw materials storage; oil and grease collection requirements; and practices to control plant site runoff, spillage, or leaks. BMPs should be enforceable, and they may be used as the
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In addition, many EPA Regions and states have developed local limits guidance to address regional and state issues. Are you interested in having TCEQ perform a detailed TBLL class? If so I was advised that if we can get at least 25 participants, TCEQ will consider putting on the training. We can do this at the next TWUA Annual School in Corpus Christi, Texas scheduled for February 24-27, 2013. PES (Pretreatment Environmental Section) will forward your e-mails to TCEQ as evidence of your commitment, but the important thing is to make sure you register early with TWUA. You can contact me at Alphonse. Newton@fortworthtexas.gov. S Next issue we will look at Pretreatment Standards. Excerpted from Chapter 3 - Overview of the National Pretreatment Program Pretreatment Standard June 2011
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CENTRAL OFFICE NEWS:
TWUA Regional Conference By, TWUA Central Office Calling all Region/Section Officers: You are cordially invited to participate in our 26th Annual Regional Conference scheduled for June 14th -15th at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown (1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.) on Thursday and (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) on Friday. The registration fee for this year’s conference is $170 per person. The fee will include hotel, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a reception for all attendees Thursday evening. We strongly encourage every chairman, past chair, chair-elect, vice chair, secretary/treasurer and any other key individuals working within your region or section to attend this conference.
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TWUA Staff:
The conference will consist of two half days related to online training, the association vision, sharing new ideas and experiences. The objective of this conference is to educate the regional officers of the changes and develop an overall plan for the association’s sustainability with ample opportunity for interaction. Hopefully, you will find yourself re-energized and ready to embrace the new changes to come in 2012 and 2013. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and assist us in empowering our association. Should you have any questions please contact Angela Monroe by email at: a.monroe@twua.org or (888)3678982. S
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Management:
RUSSELL HAMILTON Executive Director r.hamilton@twua.org
NORMA CLARK President nclark874@cableone.net
DAVID MOORE Training Coordinator d.moore@twua.org
CECE WHITE Past President white@txkusa.org
ANGELA MONROE Event Coordinator a.monroe@twua.org
ROGER FUSSELL President Elect rogerf@lumbertonmud.com
DONNA MARTIN Accounting d.martin@twua.org
TONY SALINAS Vice President tsalinas@sanmarcostx.gov
HENRIETTA ADEE Membership Coordinator h.adee@twua.org
JAN CLAWSON Ex- Officio jclawson@ehwachs.com
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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION 56th ANNUAL SOUTHWEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL
Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa and Conference Center 1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos, Texas JULY 9 - 11, 2012 THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS HOSTS THE 56TH ANNUAL SOUTHWEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL AT THE EMBASSY SUITES SAN MARCOS HOTEL, SPA AND CONFERENCE CENTER, 1001 E. McCARTY LANE, SAN MARCOS, TEXAS. THE EMBASSY SUITES IS OUR HEADQUARTERS HOTEL AND HAS BLOCKED A NUMBER OF ROOMS FOR THE SCHOOL AT A SPECIAL RATE OF $134.00/NIGHT. TO MAKE RESERVATIONS CALL (512)392- 6450. TELL THEM YOU ARE ATTENDING THE TWUA S.W. TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL. CUT OFF DATE IS JUNE 15, 2012. MONDAY NIGHT WE WILL HAVE OUR ANNUAL EXHIBITORS APPRECIATION EVENT WITH DINNER, ENTERTAINMENT AND DOOR PRIZES. ALL SCHOOL ATTENDEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
REGISTRATION
(PROOF OF TWUA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED)
TWUA MEMBERS
PRE-REGISTRATION (BEFORE JUNE 20, 2012) ON-SITE REGISTRATION
$ 195.00 $ 245.00
NON-MEMBERS
$ 265.00 $ 295.00
ON LINE AND CREDIT CARD REGISTRATIONS WITH TWUA WILL INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL $ 5.00 HANDLING FEE.
ACADEMIC OFFERINGS WATER CERTIFICATION HOURS
BASIC WATER UNIT I SURFACE WATER II WATER DISTRIBUTION SPECIAL TOPICS FOR WATER
WASTEWATER CERTIFICATION HOURS
BOTH W & WW
BASIC WASTEWATER UNIT I WASTEWATER TREATMENT UNIT II WASTEWATER COLLECTION UNIT III SPECIAL TOPICS FOR WASTEWATER
UTILITY SAFETY UTILITY MANAGEMENT
Grade A exams will be conducted at 8:00 a.m. Tues. morning. All testing fees payable to TCEQ.
ANNUAL PEDDLER’S SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2012 THE REGION WILL HOST THE ANNUAL PEDDLERS GOLF TOURNAMENT. ALL PROCEEDS GENERATED WILL GO TOWARDS THE S.W. REGIONS V.M. EHLERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND ENDOWMENT. CONTACT LYNN SHORT AT (361) 4853381 FOR FORMS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
SOUTHWEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL PRE-REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION FOR EACH REGISTRANT. PHOTOCOPY FORM IF NECESSARY. CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY PLEASE. SORRY, NO REFUNDS. SUBSTITUTIONS MAY BE MADE.
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TWUA SOUTHWEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL LYNN SHORT, SEC/TRES (361) 485-3381 203 WINDWOOD LANE VICTORIA, TEXAS 77904
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TWUA TRAIN To register for any TWUA classes – simply complete the registration form and fax to (512)459-7124 or contact TWUA @ 888-367-8982 for additional details. *NOTICE: Due To Recent Increases For Training Materials - Class Costs Have Increased. ***Pre-Registration Is Defined To Mean 14 Days Prior To Any Scheduled Event. All registrations received after the pre-registration cutoff date must pay on-site registration fee. We strongly encourage everyone to please pre-register by fax, e-mail, or calling on site registrations are welcome but not preferred. Date
Location
Course
Address
Hours
Credit
June25-27 Dec 11-13
Mineola Waco
Basic Water Basic Water
300 Greenville HWY 200 Colcord
20 20
W W
Sept 18-20
Victoria
GW Prod
2902 Bluff
20
W
Jun 19-21
Gatesville
SWP I
110 N 8th
24
W
Jul 17-19
Gatesville
SWP II
110 N 8th
20
W
Jul 10-12 Aug 14-16 Aug 21-23
Carrollton Waco Victoria
Distribution Distribution Distribution
4750 Josey Lane 200 Colcord 2902 Bluff
20 20 20
W W W
Jul 16-18 Aug 6-8
Corpus Gatesville
Basic Wastewater Basic Wastewater
2726 Holly 110 N 8th
20 20
WW WW
Jun 26-28
Goliad
WW Treatment
211 E Franklin
20
WW
June 12-14 Sep 11-13 Oct 16-18 Nov 13-15
New Braunfels Waco Victoria Corpus
WW Collection WW Collection WW Collection WW Collection
355 FM 306 200 Colcord 2902 Bluff 2726 Holly
20 20 20 20
WW WW WW WW
July 24-26 Sep 4-6
Goliad Gatesville
WW Lab WW Lab
211 E Franklin 110 N 8th
20 20
WW WW
Oct 1-3
Corpus
Act Sludge
2726 Holly
20
WW
Jun 11-13
Corpus
Management
2726 Holly
20
W/WW
Jun 11-13 Jun 19-21 Aug 6-8 Aug 7-9 Nov 13-15
Carrollton Longview Corpus Memphis Victoria
Pump and Pumping Pump and Pumping Pump and Pumping Pump and Pumping Pump and Pumping
4750 Josey Lane 100 Grand Blvd 2726 Holly 303 S 8th 2902 Bluff
24 24 24 24 24
W/WW W/WW W/WW W/WW W/WW
Jun 19-21 Sep 11-13 Oct 9-11
Victoria Carrollton Waco
Safety Safety Safety
2902 Bluff 4750 Josey Lane 200 Colcord
20 20 20
W/WW W/WW W/WW
Oct 16-18
Gatesville
Chlorinator Maint
110 N 8th
20
W/WW
Jun 19-21
Wichita Falls
CSI/CCC
3000 Hammond Rd
20
W/WW/CSI/BPAT
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NING SCHEDULE 20 HOUR CLASSES : (PRE-REGISTRATION) $180 MEMBER $230 NON-MEMBER (ON-SITE ) $230 MEMBER $280 NON-MEMBER 24 HOUR CLASSES: (PRE-REGISTRATION) $240 MEMBER $ 290 NON-MEMBER (ON-SITE) $290 MEMBER $340 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. Allan Vargas, Manager Occupational (24 hours) *(24 Students Max)
Pre-registration $245 Member, $295 Non-Member On-site Registration $295 Member, $345 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
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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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SAFETY NEWS:
Chlorine Safety By, The Texas Department of Insurance Exposure to concentrated amounts of chlorine can be toxic and cause irritation to the skin, eyes, nose, and mucous membranes. Chlorine need not be a serious hazard if the people working with it are properly trained in its handling. The following are some guidelines for assuring the safe handling of chlorine.
7. Do not move filled containers with equipment rated under two-ton capacity.
1. Provide proper instruction and supervision to workers responsible for chlorine equipment.
3. Do not move filled ton containers with equipment rated under two-ton capacity.
2. Provide proper and approved self-contained breathing apparatus in areas where chlorine is stored or used.
4. Do not connect liquid valves of two or more containers to a common manifold.
3. Keep all breathing apparatus stored outside the chlorine area. 4. Prepare escape plans from areas where there might be a chlorine emission. Remember to move uphill and upwind.
5. Store containers in separately marked areas protected from heat sources. 6. Do not use or store containers near air intakes or basements where fumes could spread to other areas.
5. Never store combustible or flammable materials near chlorine containers.
CHLORINE DATA SHEET: DESCRIPTION
6. Never apply heat directly to a chlorine container.
Chlorine gas is greenish-yellow, non-flammable, and about 2.5 times heavier than air.
7. Never attempt to weld an “empty� chlorine pipe line without purging it with air first.
HAZARDS
8. Install safety showers and eye wash stations near chlorine equipment. 9. If there is a leak, at least two persons should make the repairs. 10. Never spray water on leaking containers; it can make the leak worse. 11. When entering an equipment area, take shallow breaths until you are sure that there is not a chlorine gas leak. 12. Rely upon chlorination equipment for direct disposal of chlorine gas. 13. Secure chlorine containers with chains, chocks, or trunnions.
TON CONTAINERS 1. Never expose a container to excessive heat. 2. Never tamper with a fusible plug.
Chlorine can be toxic and cause irritation to skin, eyes, nose, and mucous membranes. Liquid chlorine can cause severe irritation and blistering of skin. HEALTH PRECAUTIONS Use chlorine only in well ventilated areas. Eyewashes, showers, and oxygen should be available. Self-contained breathing apparatus or canister type respirators should also be accessible. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING When using chlorine, personal protective clothing should include:
Safety Rules for Chlorine Cylinders and Containers
(1) full face shield or non-ventilated chemical goggles;
100 AND 150 POUND CYLINDERS
(2) chemically resistant rubber gloves;
1. Never expose a cylinder to heat.
(3) apron or jacket; and
2. Never tamper with a fusible plug.
(4) long sleeves and trousers.
3. Always keep the hood in place, except when the cylinder is being used.
(5) open shoes and sneakers should be prohibited when handling chlorine.
4. Never lift a cylinder by its hood.
HEALTH EFFECT
5. Do not connect two or more cylinders discharging liquid to a common manifold.
Low concentrations: burning in the eyes, nose, and throat, redness in the face, sneezing, and coughing.
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High concentrations: tightness in throat and chest pulmonary edema. 1000 Parts Per Million (PPM) is rapidly fatal. FIRST AID INHALATION
Leak test solutions: Chlorinator/Sulfonator-Ammonia, Ammoniator-Bleach. 10. Open gas cylinder valve approximately 1⁄4 turn only and leave cylinder wrench on valve. 11. Turn on ejector.
(1) Remove victim from contaminated area.
INSTRUCTIONS TO HANG NEAR CHANGING TON CONTAINERS
(2) Keep victim warm in a reclined position with head and shoulders elevated.
1. Turn valve stem clockwise to close ton contain valve.
(3) Give artificial respiration, if necessary. (4) Give oxygen as soon as possible. (5) Call emergency personnel or a physician immediately. SKIN CONTACT (1) Shower victim, removing all contaminated clothing. (2) Wash affected area with soap and water. EYE CONTACT (1) Irrigate eyes with water for 15 minutes, holding eye lids wide apart. (2) Call emergency personnel or a physician immediately. (3) Irrigate for second 15-minute period if emergency personnel or physician is not immediately available. INSTRUCTIONS TO HANG NEAR CHLORINATOR, SULFONATOR OR AMMONIATOR CYLINDERS 1. Turn valve stem clockwise to close cylinder valve. 2. Allow float in flow meter to drop to zero. Indicator on front of gas feeder should indicate no gas. 3. Wait approximately one minute, float should remain at zero. If float flutters do not drop to zero, valve may not be closed tightly. Make certain valve is closed before proceeding. 4. Turn off ejector and make certain the gas supply indicator stays in the “No Gas” position by turning the “Reset” knob. If the indicator resets, either gas pressure is still present or there is an air leak in the system. Refer to the instruction manual if an air leak is evident. 5. Loosen gas feeder yoke screw. Remove gas feeder from valve.
2. Allow float in flow meter to drop to zero. Indicator on front of gas feeder should show red indicating no gas. All liquid must be vaporized from the trap. 3. Wait approximately one minute. Float should remain at zero. If float flutter or does not drop to zero, valve may not be closed tightly. Make certain valve is closed before proceeding. 4. Turn off ejector and make certain the gas supply indicator stays in the “No Gas” position by turning the “Reset” knob. If the indicator resets, either gas pressure is still present or there is an air leak in the system. Refer to the instruction manual if an air leak is evident. 5. Loosen gas feeder yoke screw. Remove gas feeder from valve. 6. Replace ton container, make sure the full container is oriented with the valves in the vertical position, one valve above the other. 7. Remove old lead gasket. Inspect and clean mating surfaces of gas feeder and valve. Install new unused lead gasket. 8. Position gas feeder on new gas cylinder and tighten yoke screw. Do not tighten excessively. 9. Be sure heater is plugged in and operating. An operating heater provides the heat of vaporization to any trapped liquid. 10. Crack open gas cylinder valve and re-close quickly. Check for leaks. If leaks exist turn on ejector and repeat steps (2), (3), and (4) and correct leaks. 11. Open ton container valve slowly approximately 1⁄4 turn only and leave cylinder wrench on valve. 12. Turn on ejector. REMEMBER TO: A. REFER TO GAS FEEDER INSTRUCTION BULLETIN FOR MORE GASKET DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS.
6. Replace gas cylinder
B. CONTACT YOUR GAS SUPPLIER IF THE CYLINDER VALVE OR CYLINDER IS CONSIDERED TO BE DEFECTIVE.
7. Remove old lead gasket. Inspect and clean mating surfaces of gas feeder and valve. Install new unused lead gasket.
Remember to practice safety. Don’t learn it by accident. S
8. Position gas feeder on new gas cylinder and tighten yoke screw. Do not tighten excessively. 9. Crack open gas cylinder valve and re-close quickly. Check for leaks. If leaks exist turn on ejector and repeat steps number (2), (3), and (4) and correct leaks.
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This Take 5 was published with information from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation and is considered factual at the time of publication. Safety Violations Hotline 1-800-452-9595/safetyhotline@tdi.state.tx.us
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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION 36th ANNUAL CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL
JUNE 4-7, 2012
Killeen Civic and Conference Center – Killeen, Texas Host Hotel – Shilo Inn and Suites – (254)699-0999
ACADEMIC OFFERINGS WATER Basic Water Groundwater Production Water Distribution Surface Water Production II
WASTEWATER Basic Wastewater Wastewater Treatment Wastewater Collections Activated Sludge
WATER/WASTEWATER Utilities Management Valve and Hydrant Maintenance (All classes start at 8:00 am on June 5th)
REGISTRATION FEES
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 21, 2012 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
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SS# or License #: TWUA Member: YES
Representing:
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Address: City:
State:
Phone:
Course Selection:
Visa/MasterCard #: Cardholder Signature:
Zip:
Total Enclosed: ________________________
Expires: 3-digit Code: __________ Billing Zip Code: ____________________
Make checks payable to: TWUA Central Texas Region - Mail registration form and payment by: May 21, 2012 to: TWUA, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 112 West, Austin, Texas 78723-1093
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HOST HOTEL INFORMATION
Shilo Inn and Suites Hotels: Reservation: (254)699-0999 Queen/King Suites: Rate: $109 per night (Located next door to KCC; room reservation deadline is May 27th, Group Name: Texas Water Utility)
Monday June 4, 2012 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ‘till Tuesday June 5, 2012 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
TWUA Central Texas Regional School Schedule Exhibitor Move-in Exhibitor Hospitality
Registration General Assembly Classes Exhibits Open Lunch Classes
Wednesday June 6, 2012 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Classes Lunch Classes
Thursday June 7, 2012 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Classes License Exams
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
B20 and Dukes Root Control will be sponsoring a Horseshoe Tournament at the Killeen Fair Grounds (behind the Civic Center) on Tuesday June 5th. The Tournament is free to all school participants and prizes will be awarded. Visit the B 20 or Dukes Root Control Booth on Tuesday to register.
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Signature of Member:_ _______________________________________ Today's Date:_______________________________________________ A portion of your T.W.U.A. Dues is allocated for a subscription to the Texas Water Utilities Journal. Submit all dues to the T.W.U.A. Central Office: 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 112 W, Austin, TX 78723-1093 For more information, call 888-367-8982 or 512-459-3124. Fax: 512-
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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATON PERMIAN BASIN REGIONAL SCHOOL
AUGUST 14-16, 2012 – MCM GRANDE HOTEL, 6201 E. BUSINESS I-20, ODESSA, TEXAS WATER Basic Water Groundwater Production Water Distribution Surface Water Production II
ACADEMIC OFFERINGS WASTEWATER WATER/WASTEWATER Basic Wastewater Water Utilities Safety Wastewater Treatment Water Utilities Management Wastewater Collection Special Topics Wastewater Laboratory
REGISTRATION FEES TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION MEMBERS Pre-Registration (Until 8/3/12) Pre-Registration by Credit Card On-Site Registration $230.00 $235.00 $250.00 NON-MEMBERS OF TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION Pre-Registration (Until 8/3/12) Pre-Registration by Credit Card On-Site Registration $290.00 $295.00 $310.00 Registration includes lunch on August 14 & 15. Pre-registration packet pickup and onsite registration begins at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14. General Session begins at 7:45 am on Tuesday, and all students are required to attend. NO CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
HOTEL
The MCM Grande is offering a special room rate of $74.99/outside or $79.99/inside. To obtain the special rate, please contact the hotel at (432) 362-2311 and specify the Permian Basin Water School. Reservation cut off date is 7/25/12. THE SCHOOL ONLY HAS 125 ROOMS BLOCKED AND HOTEL ROOMS ARE IN VERY SHORT SUPPLY IN ODESSA/MIDLAND. MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS EARLY!!! GOLF TOURNAMENT th A golf tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 13 at Hogan Park in Midland. Cost of the tournament is $65/person and includes green fee, cart, and prizes. REGISTRATION FORM - PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE Name ___________________________________________
Social Security or License # ______________________
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Phone _______________________________
Address ____________________________________________ City ___________________ State ___ Zip __________ Email Address _______________________________________________________ Course Selection ________________________________________ TWUA Member ____Yes
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TWUA District/Chapter ____________________________________________
Bill my (Visa) (Mastercard) # _______________________________________________ Exp. Date _________________ Security code__________ Cardholder’s name _____________________________ Card Zip Code _________________ Payment MUST accompany registration. No purchase orders accepted. No refunds will be made; however, substitutions are allowed. Credit Card registrations may be made online at www.twua.org, mailed or faxed to: (432) 332-1965. Make checks payable to Permian Basin Regional School. Mail to: P.O. Box 12604, Odessa, TX 79768. If you have questions, please contact Norma Clark at (432) 528-1608.
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Texas Water Utilities Association th
57 Annual East Texas Regional School th August 27, (24hr Classes all others start on the 28 ) thru 30, 2012
Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler, Texas COURSE OFFERINGS WATER WASTEWATER WATER & WASTEWATER Basic Water Basic Wastewater Utilities Safety * Surface Water Production I (24hr) Wastewater Treatment Utilities Management Surface Water Production II Wastewater Collection Utilities Calculations Ground Water Production * Pumps & Pumping (24hr) Water Distribution Customer Service Relations (No TCEQ Credit) Water Lab * Pre-Registration Required – Surface Water Production I and Pumps & Pumping classes are 24hrs. nd These classes start at 1:00 p.m. on Monday August 27 at Harvey Convention Center th All other classes start with the General Assembly in Harvey Hall at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 28 , 2012. The General Assembly is part of each course and attendance is mandatory Final class room locations for 20 hour courses will be announced at the General Assembly th Exams for Class “B, C, D” and Class “I, II, & III” certifications will be given the afternoon of August 30 . “A” exams 8:30am 8/29/12, Call TCEQ to schedule Class “A” exam. Water 512-239-6133 or Wastewater 512-239-0176 Separate checks for examinations may be made payable to TCEQ. No cash will be accepted.
REGISTRATION FEES Pre-Registration Through 8/17/2012 TWUA Members Only Non-Members
* On-Site Registration
$175.00 $215.00
$200.00 $240.00 th
* On-Site Registration for 20 hr. courses will be conducted at Harvey Convention Center from 7:00 – 8:45 a.m. August 28 th
Pre-Registration check-in and packets will be available at Harvey Convention Center from 7:00 – 8:45 a.m. August 28 th
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Registration fees include lunch on August 28 and 29 . Extra lunch tickets may be purchased for $12 ACCOMMODATIONS Holiday Inn – 5701 S. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75703 903-561-5800 $84.00 for King / Double Rooms Specify East Texas Regional Water School
REGISTRATION FORM (ONLINE WITH CREDIT CARD) PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 17, 2012
PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PERSON – COPY AS REQUIRED, PRINT CLEARLY
To Register at the door - have form completed with a check, cash, or money order payable to ETRS, No credit cards PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 17, 2012 For Pre-Registration mail completed form with credit card info, check or money order payable to TWUA, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 112 West, Austin TX 78723-1093 www.twua.org Credit card payments may be mailed or faxed (512-459-7124) to TWUA Name:
SS# or License # :
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TWDB NEWS:
Drought Texas Water Development Board
80 Percent of State Still in Drought Although parts of Texas are now officially out of drought, over 80 percent of the state is still in some category of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. With several reservoirs at historic lows, the drought is still a top priority for the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and many other state agencies. This time last year Texas was beginning to experience the effects of what would turn out to be the most intense one-year drought in the history of our state. Wildfires, agricultural losses, and water shortages started making headlines last spring. A headline from CNN News dated April 18, 2011, read, “Fires burn across Texas with no end in sight.” The drought raged on throughout the summer, contributing to the Bastrop County Complex fire that began on September 4th and was the most destructive wildfire in state history, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The 34,000-acre inferno destroyed over 1,600 homes and killed two people. These forest fire statistics from the Texas Forest Service demonstrate how devastating the fires were:
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30,457 fires
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3,993,716 acres burned
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3,017 homes destroyed
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2,792 other structures destroyed
The dramatic nature of these fires caught the attention of the people of Texas as they were broadcast on local and national news. Equally, dramatic was the impact of
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the drought on farmers and ranchers. The intense heat and rainfall deficits resulted in the costliest drought in Texas history. According to Texas AgriLife, these are just a few of the agricultural losses:
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Livestock $3.23 billion
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Lost hay production value $750 million
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Cotton $2.2 billion
Total Texas agricultural losses $7.62 billion When drought extends over a period of months, the water supply is eventually affected. Many water suppliers around the state watched their water sources dry up under record high evaporation rates and record low rainfall. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality reported that over 1,000 water suppliers instituted some form of watering restrictions from last summer through March. Many communities are considering the possibility of instituting these restrictions on a permanent basis. Because several water suppliers continue to report a limited supply, they have been requesting emergency funding to access new water sources. To assist in the relief effort, various state agencies have been activating drought response initiatives. The Texas Department of Agriculture made $5 million in community development block grants available to water suppliers experiencing emergency supply shortages. The TWDB also provided $2.75 million in financial assistance to the city of Robert Lee to build a pipeline for emergency water supplies.
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The Texas Division on Emergency Management (TDEM) has been leading the statewide effort to develop and implement plans to address water shortages. In March, TDEM led a table top scenario discussing actions to be taken if San Angelo were to run out of water. Although it may seem far-fetched to plan for a community the size of San Angelo to face that possibility, the western half of Texas has yet to recover from the drought. Many of its reservoirs remain at or below 20 percent of capacity. The severity of the drought in West Texas poses critical challenges to the state. Texans are no strangers to drought. Citizens and government together must meet these water supply challenges so that we can ensure the state has the water it needs now and in the future. Water IQ: Know your water
The Water IQ:Know your water website has a new search tool available for users to find local conservation information by zip code or water provider. Other elements have been added to the site to highlight how Water IQ partners are using the program. The website also features success stories and upcoming water events. The Water IQ website provides an opportunity for Texans to learn more about their water sources, conservation tips, and other efforts throughout the state. Any water supplier, utility, or city is encouraged to participate in the program to help deliver a clear, unified water conservation message to the state. For more conservation tips or to find out how you can use Water IQ in your local area, please visit the Water IQ website for more information. S
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LICENSES ISSUED: MARCH 2012
WATER OPERATOR CLASS A JOHNSON, DAVID G CLASS D
WATER DIST CLASS B HUDSON, RICKY D SIMPSON, RYAN F WORTHEN, JOHN R
SURFACE WATER TREATMENT CLASS B CUTRONE, LAWRENCE FISER, GREG W TAYLOR, RONNIE G
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BILDERBACK, PATRICK K CAMEHL, DANIEL E CASTANEDA, ALEJANDRO FARLEY, EDWARD A GARCIA, TONY JR GARZA, JOSE G JR GONZALEZ, ADRIAN R GRIFFIN, JUSTIN A JOHNSON, JEFFREY S MARTINEZ, CEASAR J MCFARLANE, JAMES W PETERSON, JUSTIN M POWERS, BLAKE J SHAW, JOHN R SPEARS, MELVIN D SR THOMAS, PEGGY J TORRES, HENRY WHITFIELD, MICHAEL R WOOD, GARY E
BARTON, TODD L BRIGGS, MICHAEL G CHIMNEY, BENNIE C GARCIA, LEOPOLDO GUAJARDO, ROLANDO MATTHEWS, BERNARD MIGURA, COLTON R MOLINA, RENE OCCHINO, JOHN P PARRISH, JUSTYN M SKINNER, MATTHEW SMITH, DENNIS R WALKER, MATT J WILLIAMS, DANIEL
ALCAZAR, AMADO ALEJANDRE, IVAN ATUEGBU, FRANK BAKER, KORY D BALLARD, GREG BARENKLAU, ERIC E BARNES, DAVID S BASON, DANIEL T BILBREY, JIMMIE B BOLTER, VIRGIL A BRIDGES, TYLER A BURKS, THOMAS T CHAVANA, ELISEO CHILDS, SHAWN B GROUND WATER CRITCHFIELD, JEFFREY TREATMENT DAVIS, JAMES Q DOMINGUEZ, JORGE EASON, BOBBY D CLASS B ELIZONDO, JUAN EMBRY, MARIAN D ARREDONDO, TOMMY ENGELKE, BRUCE W HOLLIDAY, CECIL B EVANS, TAMMY L MATTHEWS, RICHARD FIGUEROA, CATARINO SAVELL, JUSTIN A FITZGERALD, CLAYTON SPIVEY, DAVID W JR FLORES, FERNANDO WRIGHT, DEANO D FLORES, JOSE A FROST, JOHN S GADD, SAM F CLASS C GARCIA, EDGAR R CAIN, KYLE E GATTIS, GARY D ELLIS, JIMMY GOETZ, JASON M FLORES, RAFAEL GONZALEZ, ISAIAS HULSEY, KEITH R GRAY, JOSH J KELLEY, JAMES E HAMPTON, LARRY PERRY, KENNETH J HANKINS, MATTHEW SLOAN, DONALD P HARRIS, NATHAN D VOLLWEILER, KEVIN HARTLEY, MATTHEW HAYS, MARSHA A HERNANDEZ, JOSE WATER DIST SURFACE WATER HERNANDEZ, RAUL TREATMENT HINOJOSA, JESUS CLASS B HOOVER, JAMES C CLASS B HORST, AMANDA K HUDSON, RICKY D HOUSE, KELLY D SIMPSON, RYAN F CUTRONE, LAWRENCE HUBBARD, KEITH WORTHEN, JOHN R FISER, GREG W HULSEY, CHRIS TAYLOR, RONNIE G ISOM, MICHAEL J JACKSON, KENDAL CLASS C CLASS C JAMES, BRIAN A BARTON, TODD L JANIK, JASON W BILDERBACK, K 28 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNALPATRICK www.twua.org BRIGGS, MICHAEL G JAUREGUI, FRANK CAMEHL, DANIEL E JAYROE, BRIAN D CASTANEDA, ALEJANDRO CHIMNEY, BENNIE C GARCIA, LEOPOLDO JOHN, BENNY FARLEY, EDWARD A
WASTEWATER COLLECTION CLASS I ANZALDUA, AMADEUS BLANCHARD, JOSHUA CASANOVA, MICHAEL CLARK, RANDY A CLARK, THOMAS E COLE, JACOB R FAUGHT, STEPHEN D GONZALEZ, ARMANDO HARITOS, DONALD J HOLCOMB, TYRONE LEIJA, SERGIO MCGAHA, LEONARD MORALES, PETER A RAMIREZ, JAVIER URIZAR, EDGAR A WELLBORN, JONATHAN WESTON, WAYLON S WHEATLEY, CHAD A WILLIAMS, JUSTIN G CLASS II ACOSTA, LOUIS AGUILAR, SERGIO O ALEXANDER, CODY A CHATMAN, ALBERT CRUZ, JUAN C HAMMOND, SHAUN C JAHEN, ELIAS MORALES, PETER A TOLES, JOSHUA A WILLIAMS, CLINT D WILLIAMS, RANDY L ZIES, LELAND P CLASS III BUTSCHER, BRIAN J
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ACOSTA, LOUIS AGUILAR, SERGIO O ALEXANDER, CODY A CHATMAN, ALBERT CRUZ, JUAN C HAMMOND, SHAUN C JAHEN, ELIAS MORALES, PETER A TOLES, JOSHUA A WILLIAMS, CLINT D WILLIAMS, RANDY L ZIES, LELAND P CLASS III BUTSCHER, BRIAN J DAVIS, CODY D GONZALEZ, SANTIAGO HOOKS, STEPHEN D INGRAM, KIRK J JABBEN, ANDREW G WASTEWATER TREATMENT CLASS A BRYAN, WILLIAM J GONZALES, MICHAEL NUNEZ, ELOY PEARSON, JAMES WEEMS, NEIL L WOODS, CLYDE E CLASS B ARGUELLO, ECTOR BROWN, DAMON M EURESTI, DANIEL R JR FERNANDEZ, HORACIO MONTOYA ARIAS, LAURO RAMIREZ, ROBERT SALINAS, HECTOR STEPHENS, RICK L VICKERY, NICHOLAS CLASS C BASHAM, BENJAMIN BEEM, RONALD L BRIAN, JUSTIN D CHASTUN, FRANK E DAWSON, JONATHAN DIAZ, RENE III ELMER, ANTHONY J GEHRKE, CLAYTON T GUYNES, HENRY K HERNDON, CHRIS INMAN, JOSHUA J KEATING, BRIAN G MARTON, THOMAS MOLDEN, FELTON J PEREZ, OSCAR JR SHIELDS, KENNETH W SMITH, BRIAN C June TAYLOR, LARRY J 2012 UPCHURCH, BOBBY WHATLEY, ALLAN R WILLIAMS, ERNIE
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CLASS D ALLEN, BRANDON L ALMANZA, FABIAN BALZER, JASON M BARBEE, KENNETH BOSTON, RODDY G BRASTAD, GARRY P BURT, ASHLEY B CANTU, MIGUEL CARDONA, JOSEPH CARLISLE, PRESTON CISNEROS, SERGIO DAVIS, JAMES W DOTSON, RODNEY J DRY, DOUGLAS W DURST, LYLE O EATHERTON, BOBBY FLORES, ERIC R FOSSLER, CASSANDRA FOSTER, WILLIAM B GARCIA, MARIO GLOVER, DANIEL D HUDSON, JAIME A JOHNSON, SHAWN A JONES, CHRISTOPHER JORDAN, JAMES M KENT, JEREMY D LOPEZ, BENNY LOVELADY, LANCE L LOYD, JUSTIN G LUNA, MANUEL JR MACKENNEY, GEORGE MASSENGALE, CHANCE MCGOVERN, STERLING MCLAUGHLIN, LARRY L MILLER, TIMOTHY D MORALES, RODRIGO RAINEY, LELAND R ROBINSON, DANIEL J SAMFORD, MICHAEL C SCHUMPERT, FLOYD SCOTT, CHARLES L SILVA, JAMES N SPURLOCK, MARK S TREJO, JOSE R WESTPHAL, JOSHUA WILSON, MICHAEL G June 2012
Licensing Review Questions BACKFLOW PREVENTION MORALES, REINALDO MUSE, SHAWN L ASSEMBLY TESTER MYERS, MARLIN R JR ARREDONDO, ALEJANDRO NELSON, ETHAN W NOYOLA, JUAN BAILEY, SHAWN D NUNEZ, JUAN A BALDING, WILLIAM G PEREZ, JULIO M BARRETT, WILLIAM T PRIOR, CHEZ B BARRY, SCOT D QUEPONS, GHERGES BEARDEN, SHANNON D BOROVICKA, RANDALL A RACHAL, JIMMY RAMIREZ, FRANCISCO BROWN, ROBERT P RICHARD, PERCY J JR CALAWAY, JACOB D RODRIGUEZ, CHRIS CARL, NICHOIS J ROMO, JORGE L JR CARLSON, PATRICK A RUTHERFORD, GARLAND CHAVEZ, RODOLFO SAJID, SARMAD H COOPER, CODY SALAMA, MAGED CRAWFORD, RANDY D SANCHEZ, DOMINGO JR DEMPSEY, DANIEL D SCARBOROUGH, RYAN S DIMARCO, BRANDON R SCHREINER, MILTON B DOUCET, WESTON SHARP, STACEY L DUFFIELD, THOMAS SHELLEY, MICHAEL W FAILS, BRYAN M SINGLETON, ERIC R FLYNN, MICHAEL P SORIA RUELAS, MARCO GARCIA, JAVIER A STRACENER, TONY R GARCIA, JESUS R TAFOLLA, CHARLES JR GOMEZ, CRUZ E TAYLOR, JERMAINE E GONZALES, BRYAN A THIGPEN, SAMMY M HEROD, JEFFREY P TREVINO, OSCAR L JR HOPKINS, RASHAD TUTTLE, JEFFREY P HOPPER, DION E VADER, DOUGLAS S HOWARD, JOHN R VALADEZ, IGNACIO HUNTER, KURT D WILLIAMS, BILLY G IBARRA, TEODORO WRIGHT, DONALD E IVERSEN, JOSEPH M WRIGHT, DOUGLAS C IVERSEN, WILLIAM B WRIGHT, JERRY D JEFFERSON, KIRBY L JILANI, HAMMAD JOHNSON, ALAN J JUDD, STEVEN A KIBODEAUX, KEVIN R KILROY, MICHAEL A LOHR, GUY R MARTINEZ, DONOVAN R MCCOLL, KENNETH D MCGOWAN, CHAD L MILLER, RODNEY L MITCHELL, DANNY W MOFFITT, MICHAEL L MOLINAR, OSCAR F JR MOLONEY, MATT B
CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR CHASTAIN, BILLY K JR DURAN, EDUARDO R EPPLER, DAVID U GARCIA, ANDRES HANER, RICHARD E MILLER, BARRY C NEAL, KEVIN A NEINAST, LANNY P OLIVAREZ, JOHN PAUL SR REYES, GUSTAVO M ROHAN, BRANDON T SMITH, PHILLIP L SWINDLE, KEVIN J ZAIONTZ, CHADWICK A
1.
You are using Gas Chlorine at one of the Lift Stations and when you arrive you immediately smell the strong odor of chlorine – you should
a. Hold breath and enter the room to shut off the gas chlorine cylinder b. Put on respirator and quickly close valve on chlorine cylinder c. Tell the new bee that he needs to hold his breath and quickly close the valve d. Put on SCBA and make sure there is a second person on scene when you enter room and close the valve on the cylinder e. Notify TCEQ that you possibly have a terroristic threat situation 2.
Most odors in sewer systems comes from gases when wastewater becomes ________
a. Infected with disease causing bacteria b. Mixed with storm runoff c. Septic d. Confined to long runs in a high pressure force main e. Both a & c 3. The MOST common types of pipe used in the Collections System today are – a. Vitrified clay, Aluminum, Concrete, & PVC b. Vitrified clay, PVC, Concrete, & Ductile Iron c. PVC, Fiber Board, Aluminum, & Concrete d. Fiberglass, Continuous Lay Poly, Concrete, & PVC e. Vitrified clay, Fiber Board, PVC, Galvanized,& Concrete 4. The effluent pipe diameter leaving your facility is 16 inch. There is 7,200 feet of this line. Assuming the pipe is full – how many gallons of water will there be in the line a. 736 b. 7,366 c. 73,663 d. 736,663 e. None of the above
Answers to Licensing Review: 1.D 2.C 3.B 4.C
BASHAM, BENJAMIN BEEM, RONALD L BRIAN, JUSTIN D CHASTUN, FRANK E DAWSON, JONATHAN DIAZ, RENE III ELMER, ANTHONY J GEHRKE, CLAYTON T GUYNES, HENRY K HERNDON, CHRIS INMAN, JOSHUA J KEATING, BRIAN G MARTON, THOMAS MOLDEN, FELTON J PEREZ, OSCAR JR SHIELDS, KENNETH W SMITH, BRIAN C TAYLOR, LARRY J UPCHURCH, BOBBY WHATLEY, ALLAN R WILLIAMS, ERNIE
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TWUA Employment/ Classified Ads: TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATOR Waco, Texas Evaluates the SCADA system and creates a master plan for a network of automation. Designs and implements the installation, maintenance and operation of the SCADA system throughout water utilities. Performs divisional management by managing, directing, supporting and organizing divisional activities, establishing and implementing divisional goals and objectives, recommending changes in policies and procedures, preparing various reports, preparing and administering divisional budget by controlling expenses, implementing water utility system upgrades and changes resulting from the interpretation of volume, pressure, disinfectant, hydraulic and various other system parameters to maintain quality water and wastewater service. Performs supervisory functions and administers disciplinary actions. Monitors the schedules, man-hours, project time liens, work orders, and emergency activities to evaluate efficiency of the sections and process. Performs project management functions. Develops the Standard Operating Procedures with feed back from Supervision and staffing, then implement along with staff training. Class C Driver’s License and a Minimum of 10 years’ experience in programming industry/industrial Programmable Logic Controllers, Allen Bradley, Modicom, and GE. Minimum. Bachelor of Science in computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Science, or related field. The incumbent will have 10 years’ experience in programming PLC based computer software, Wonder Ware and CSV
files. The City of Waco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability. All applicants must go to the city’s website @http://www. waco-texas.com and review the instructions for completing the City of Waco application for employment under the JOBS category.
WATER PLANT/ CCN OPERATOR Three Rivers Texas Obtain a class D TCEQ License with ability to obtain a C Surface Water/C Ground Water License. Any experience in water treating and plant operations are a plus. A high school diploma or GED is required. Fax resume and salary requirements to City of Three Rivers at: (361)786-3281 or you can email resumes to Mr. Rockey Mendez at : rmendez@ citytrtx.com
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