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e're excited to invite you to Fort Worth for Texas WaterTM 2024! Texas Water will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center April 9-12, 2024. Visit www.txwater.org for more information and to register! Don't miss out on the

Dedicated volunteers from the Texas Section AWWA and the Water Environment Association of Texas have worked countless hours to make Texas WaterTM 2024, the groups' annual joint conference, a seamless event that will bring home the knowledge to advance the water and wastewater industry.

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Don't miss out on the sold-out Exhibit Hall featuring more than 650 booths, the informative technical sessions and the networking opportunities with thousands of representatives of the Texas water/ wastewater industry! We hope to see you there!

Here are some conference highlights:

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

The day begins at 7 a.m. as players gather at The Golf Club at Fossil Creek for the annual Texas Water Golf Tournament. The tournament raises money for scholarships for TAWWA and WEAT.

At 8:30 a.m., volunteers will gather at Trinity Park for the Curtis Smalley Environmental Event. This year's event involved the protection and restoration of the waterways along the Clear Fork Trinity River.

At 1 p.m., the Texas Section's Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting at the Convention Center in Ballroom C. All members of TAWWA are welcome to attend the Board meeting.

After the exhibitors have put their booths in order, the Texas Water Exhibit

Texas Section

American Water Works Association P.O. Box 80150 Austin, Texas 78708 www.tawwa.org

Amy Middleton, Chair 210-510-0888

Karen Menard, Chair-Elect 817-493-5195

Marisa Vergara, Vice-Chair 210-494-8004

Drew Molly, Imm. Past Chair 361-826-1853

Mike Howe

Executive Director/Secretary-Treasurer 512-238-9292 Fax: 512-238-0496 mikehowe@tawwa.org

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Happy Spring!

BY AMY MIDDLETON texas section chair

Happy Spring! We have received great weather early this year in South Texas and I am enjoying being outside and watching my plants and garden start to grow!

Speaking of growing, Texas Water is right around the corner and we are expecting record numbers of attendees again. Start making your plans to navigate the conference and the events by planning out your visit ahead of time. This TEXASh2o issue has Texas Water highlights to enhance your conference.

AMY MIDDLETON

210-510-0888

amiddleton@plummer.com

Thank you to the 2024 Local Conference Committee and especially to Mary Gugliuzza and Laura Wilson for chairing the Committee. The Local Conference Committee has done a fantastic job supporting Mike Howe, TAWWA Executive Director, and Julie Nahrgang, WEAT Executive Director, and putting their Fort Worth flavor on Texas Water.

As for our active members around the state, the Southeast Chapter hosted the Half-Day Seminar on February 15th with a record turnout. Thank you Larry Sims, Carol Serna, Lynette Maynard, and volunteers for the wonderful speakers and panel that you assembled. The South Texas Chapter hosted a Project Management Seminar on February 23rd with also a record attendance. Thank you Rikki Anderson for recruiting a great line up of speakers and panelists. There were some great discussions on not only project management topics, but also hiring trends and hybrid offices.

The AWWA DC Fly-in will be taking place during the week of Texas Water. Charlie Maddox, Water Science & Research Division Chair, will lead our Texas Section to represent along with Dan Crowley, Water Utility Council Chair; Doug Short, Resiliency & Cyber Security Committee Chair; and Lonestar Leader Bill Smith.

This will be my last article as Chair and I wanted to say a few words of thanks to those who have supported me through this process. Thank you to the Executive Committee, Karen Menard, Drew Molly, Marisa Vergara, Daniel Nix and Elston Johnson, for your support and help throughout the last year. I could not have accomplished anything without your support. Thank you Mike Howe for educating me and keeping me informed of all things TAWWA. I appreciated your time and guidance.

See you all at Texas Water!

A Very Brief History of the Texas Water™ Conference

"Where it began, I CAN begin to knowing, But then I know it's growing strong..."

BY MIKE HOWE tawwa executive director

A heads up. This is not a "war story" as in a collection of recollections about the past. Even though it nearly starts with a "once-upon-a-time" feel, the following is a true story, and real names are used.

In late 1995, when I was working for the Austin Water Utility, Utility Director Randy Goss called me into his office. I was the Utility Community Relations Manager and Public Information Officer, and Randy needed help with a project. On paper, the project was simple to explain. As the incoming Chair of the Texas Section AWWA, Randy explained that after many years of Texas AWWA and the Water Environment Association each hosting individual conferences, both associations had decided to bow to the requests of their exhibitors and attendees to combine forces to host one conference. And the plan was to host the conference in the spring of 1996. Randy wanted me to bring my team of five to manage the details and logistics of the project.

The exhibitors' request for a combined conference came after realizing both conferences had the same exhibitors and both conferences saw the same attendees. The exhibitors realized they were spending twice the money in a short period to market to the same attendees. The differences between the two events were the topics at each. At one, primarily water

topics. At the other, primarily wastewater topics. The time had come to join forces for all the right reasons, reduce expenses for exhibitors and attendees, and see if, collectively, the two association boards and their members could combine all the best elements and traditions of the two associations into one event that would better serve the water community.

Shortly after my meeting with Randy in 1995, I attended a Texas Section AWWA Board meeting led by the then-Section Chair Ronny Hyde, Director of Fort Worth Water, to gather more information. In attendance were Jane Burazer, who worked on the water side for Austin Water, and Raj Bhattarai, who worked on the wastewater side for Austin Water. They were serving as the co-chairs of the upcoming and yet unnamed 1996 conference. As we started the regular Friday planning meetings, it didn’t take long to see the advantages of having the conference co-chairs and the planning team to be all working in the same utility in the same building. In between meetings, we were able to meet with Raj and Jane to quickly close any gaps.

We quickly decided to call the conference Texas Water, but it took a little longer to decide which association’s name would be on top for the first conference. It took a printing deadline and an executive decision on my part to just follow the

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Texas Water Keynote: Mayor Mattie Parker

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker will provide the keynote address at Texas WaterTM 2024 during the Opening Session at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 10. Chair of AWWA’s Technical and Educational Council Kate Nutting and WEF Board of Trustee member Corey Williams and will also be in attendance at the Opening Session.

Reelected in 2023 with 70% of the vote, Mayor Parker has served as the 45th Mayor of Fort Worth since 2021. Parker is focused on building a safer and stronger Fort Worth, nurturing thriving families, and fostering the highest quality of life in every zip code of

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Texas Water: Women of Water Breakfast

Each year at the Texas WaterTM Conference, we host the Women of Water breakfast. At this event, attendees will hear from women entrepreneurs and the challenges and successes they have achieved and so much more!

This year, Fiona Allen, Senior Advisor for HR Green, will moderate a panel of entrepreneurs that include Cristina Criado, PE, President/CEO of CRIADO and Associates; Nancy Lerner, Founder and President of Brio Consulting, LLC; and Stephanie Corso, co-founder and leader of two mission-driven organizations. We look forward to having you join us for breakfast as these women discuss entrepreneurship and their experiences while providing a forum for future entrepreneurs in the Water Industry to network with

experienced professionals. One ticket is included with Full Registration; additional tickets are available for $60.

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Texas Water: Conference Night Out

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Texas Water: Gloyna Breakfast

Larry Patterson will be the featured speaker at the Gloyna Breakfast at 7 a.m. on Friday, April 12.

Patterson is the Executive Director of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District. He is a Licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Texas with 50 years of experience in the water/wastewater utility industry. Patterson joined Upper Trinity Regional Water District in 2002 after his retirement from the Dallas Water Utilities Department, where he served as

through positions of increasing responsibility leading to his appointment as Executive Director in March 2018. Upper Trinity operates water and wastewater facilities that serve 29 communities located in Denton and Collin counties.

Patterson is an active member of the Water Environment Association of Texas, the Water

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Cheer on our Competitors at Texas Water!

Texas AWWA hosts several competitions at Texas Water, and the winners will continue on to represent TAWWA at the AWWA ACE24 competition in Anaheim, California in June.

The TAWWA competition schedule is:

Hydrant Hysteria:

Wed., April 10 & Thurs., April 11

9:30 am-4 pm, Exhibit Hall

Junior Meter Challenge:

Wed., April 10

1 pm-2:30 pm, Exhibit Hall

Meter Challenge: Wed., April 10

2:30 pm-4:30 pm, Exhibit Hall

Top Ops:

Thurs., April 11

9:30 am-1:30 pm, Exhibit Hall

Pipe Tapping:

Thurs., April 11

9:30 am-4 pm, Exhibit Hall

Best-Tasting Drinking Water: Thurs., April 11

1:30 pm-3 pm, Exhibit Hall

Please stop by to cheer on your fellow TAWWA members at the conference!

We hope to see you in Fort Worth in April!

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BY BAILEY KELLER & MAHITH NADELLA southeast chapter of texas awwa

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The SEFH is an event geared towards junior and senior high school students in grades 6 through 12. SE TAWWA partnered with the Southeast Section of WEAT to volunteer as judges in the Special Awards Program. This initiative fosters STEM education by facilitating meaningful interactions between students and professionals, enables organizations and businesses to support

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alphabet the first year and alternate each year. Texas Water '96 was a great success, praised by exhibitor and attendees alike, and grossed $65,185.08 divided equally between the two associations.

As the planning for Texas Water '97 in Arlington began, I assisted the local host committee while I was still at Austin Water. During that time, I applied for the new Executive Director position for Texas AWWA and was formally hired during the May 1997 conference. From that point forward I took on the planning for the conference, along with WEAT. The conference moved around the state to Galveston, then to Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Arlington, continuing year after year in different cities around the state. The conference had become an ongoing success and in 2003, I trademarked the name Texas Water™.

Over time, as each conference grew in attendance and success and revenue, we were acquiring new skills. One of the traditions of each organization was presenting awards to deserving individuals. We always

hosted the Awards Lunch and the second-day Awards Ceremony. But, in 2009 in Galveston, after a two-hour second-day awards ceremony that went too long, too late in the day, we realized we had to find a better way. That’s when I decided to create the Awards video and we moved the event to a second-day breakfast slot. This awards event, with the pre-produced and timed video, was first presented in 2010 in Corpus Christi until we retired it after eleven years following the 2019 Houston conference. It had served its purpose.

There was also a time when we had the local arrangements committee manage hotel contracts, food arrangements and the entire registration process. We realized those tasks were too much for volunteers and we started managing the hotel contracts and food internally. Regarding registration, as we looked towards contracting Corpus Christi in 2003, I will never forget Foster Crowel with Corpus Christi Water welcoming us to Corpus but only if we took over responsibility for registration. We did, and that was when we contracted with GCP Association Services to manage registration. Since then, GCP’s responsibilities

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have grown to include exhibit hall sales and abstract intake along with many other responsibilities that literally keep the conference machinery running. It was a great decision, and we never looked back. Particularly when the Pandemic hit in 2020.

As Texas Water grew each year and our success in providing a solid training program with higher attendance, our exhibit hall kept expanding. We would always sell out the exhibit hall while we maintained a waiting list of 100 or more exhibitors who wanted access to the conference. We developed a points system and made accommodations to always bring in a small group of exhibitors from the waiting list each year. In 2009, as we looked towards future contracts in Fort Worth in 2011 and San Antonio in 2012, we decided to significantly expand the exhibit hall. We realized we could maintain a strong attendeeto-exhibitor ratio as we grew. We also realized the conference could no longer be in smaller cities such as Galveston and Corpus Christi. That narrowed the possibilities to four or five cities: Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth. And, we realized that we had become The Largest Regional Water Conference in the U.S.© and the third largest water conference in the country after AWWA ACE and WEFTEC.

As I write this, and as we are about to be joined by nearly 7,000 attendees and exhibitors in Fort Worth, it was four years to the day when we realized we had to put the brakes on the Texas WaterTM 2020 conference in Fort Worth because of the Pandemic.

Because of the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, various states started shutting down face-to-face meetings on March 15, 2020. The Texas WaterTM 2020 conference was due to start March 31, 2020. With great uncertainty but a commitment to the safety of our members and the tightrope walks of the risks of cancelling contracts, we first thought we could still move forward with the conference but with strict health guidelines.

But it wasn’t long before we realized we needed to postpone and then cancel the in-person 2020 conference. We put our collective heads together with GCP Association Services, consulted with attorneys and worked closely with the Fort Worth hotels and the convention center to avoid contract issues. This was one of those moments where long-term relationships with the convention center were a plus. With their help, we were able to avoid contract penalties. Finally, after the delays and more health restrictions on April 17, 2020, we officially terminated the in-person Texas WaterTM 2020 event.

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Ninety days later on July 13, 2020, we launched Texas WaterTM 2020 – Virtual. Aside from the incredible task of moving attendee registration, working with TCEQ, and the incredible support of the majority of our exhibitors who allowed us to push their commitment to a future conference, it took an incredible amount of work in those 90 days to tape, review, and post the presentations. Again, thanks to GCP for all of the work behind the scenes. Of course, revenue was down, but so were expenses. But attendee participation remained high.

And, in 2021, when we were officially supposed to be in San Antonio, we again had to conduct a virtual conference. While it was also a success, hopefully we will never be forced to host a completely virtual conference again.

In 2023, we returned to Houston and the response was overwhelming. Record attendance, record exhibitors and, once more, a strong technical program. Because of higher post-Pandemic costs, and because

we had not raised the attendee registration price in more than 11 years, we did raise the registration price. It is noteworthy it is still remarkably inexpensive for attendees to attend the Texas Water Conference. We can all thank the support of our exhibitors for "paying the freight" for the conference.

So here we are, about to return to Fort Worth and already we are seeing record registration, a stronger technical program, and the largest exhibit hall ever. I was reminded by our local planning committee folks, many of the same folks who planned the 2020 conference but never saw the fruits of their labor, that this will be my 28th Texas Water Conference. Every conference from the beginning in 1996 to 2024.

It is amazing to think back to 1996, when planning a joint conference was just an idea, and then realize that in 2024, it has become such a great event. And then to realize that 90 percent of everything you see at the conference is the result of the work of volunteers—the work of your colleagues in the water community who are as passionate about the Texas Water Conference as they are about protecting public health. The history of the conference would be a different story without

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Hall will open at 4:30 p.m. for a Meet-and-Greet reception for attendees.

Texas WaterTM 2024 has officially begun.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

The morning kicks off with the Dodson Drive Fun Run, which benefits the Dodson Drive and raises funds to support TAWWA/WEAT Young Professional activities around Texas.

At 9 a.m. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker will address the opening session. Read more about Parker on page 9.

The Water For People Silent Auction also starts on Wednesday, where you can bid on some wonderful items for a great cause.

The Awards Lunch (ticket required to attend) at 11:30 a.m. spotlights TAWWA members who have made special contributions to the industry.

Technical sessions begin their three-day run that afternoon, with more than 180 presentations to choose

from throughout the conference. And be sure to check out the research posters displayed on the second floor of the Convention Center. Wednesday is also the first day for competitions in the Exhibit Hall, with Hydrant Hysteria, Meter Challenge and Junior Meter Challenge. Come cheer on these competitors!

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

The morning starts with the Women of Water breakfast (doors open at 7:15 a.m. – ticket required; read more about the event on page 10).

Competitions—including the quiz-show style Top Ops, Pipe Tapping, the Best-Tasting Drinking Water Contest and Hydrant Hysteria—put a fun spin on the day. The Awards Celebration (ticket required for a box lunch) will be held in Ballroom C during lunch.

After the Exhibit Hall closes at 4 p.m., it's time to get ready for the night out at Billy Bob's Texas (ticket required). The Gavel Passing starts at 6:15 p.m. and the mixer begins at 6:30 p.m. Read more about the conference night out event on page 13. Don’t miss out!

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

Friday kicks off with the Gloyna Breakfast at 7 a.m., featuring Larry Patterson, executive director of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (ticket required; read more about the Gloyna Breakfast on page 14).

Facility tours depart from the Convention Center Friday morning. Back at the conference, the morning is spent in the last of the technical sessions, with the conference adjourning at noon.

For more information and to register, visit www.txwater.org

We look forward to seeing you in Fort Worth!

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preserve the city’s rich heritage with a pioneering spirit and determination to leave things better than she found them.

Mayor Parker is a licensed attorney, with more than seventeen years of experience in national, state and local public affairs, including her service as the chief of staff for Mayor and the Fort Worth City Council. She was the founding CEO of Fort Worth Cradle to Career and the Tarrant To & Through (T3) Partnership. She and her husband David are the proud parents of one daughter and two sons.

Visit www.txwater.org for more conference information, to view the schedule and to register

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a deluxe bar service that includes a variety of wines, beers and cocktails (2 drink tickets, followed by a cash bar).

Shuttle buses will leave from the Convention Center at 6 pm. The Gavel Passing ceremony will start at 6:15 pm. A Conference Night-Out ticket is included with Full Registration or with the Guest Badge. Additional tickets are available for purchase for $110.

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Environment Federation, the American Water Works Association, the American Society of Civil Engineers and served in leadership positions with both the Texas and National Association of Clean Water Agencies (TACWA and NACWA).

Patterson also served for 30 years in the Texas Army National Guard as an engineering officer, ending his military career achieving the rank of Brigadier General. He holds a bachelor’s in civil engineering from Texas A&M University and a master’s in environmental sciences from the University of Texas at Dallas. Mr. Patterson is a Distinguished Graduate of the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University.

The breakfast honors the long and distinguished career of the late Earnest F. Gloyna, professor of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Gloyna’s teaching, research and professional practice have touched a large number of students, educators, engineers and

the public leadership not only in Texas but throughout the world. Tickets for the Gloyna Breakfast are $50 and are sold separately.

TAWWA Welcomes New Members Joining Jan. 16–Feb. 29, 2024

Sebastian Alatorre Laredo, TX

Dale Alexander Pantego, TX

Jordan Anderson Bryan, TX

Mike Andrews Seguin, TX

Thomas Bannan Kingwood, TX

Gil Barnett Fort Worth, TX

Cody Boatright Bastrop, TX

Henri Bozarth Austin, TX

Drew Bridges Lewisville, TX

Collen Brownlow San Antonio, TX

Todd Burrer Katy, TX

Richard Byland Pflugerville, TX

María Fernanda Chavero Hidalgo Garland, TX

Michael Chiles Midlothian, TX

Rob Clark San Antonio, TX

Keith Cole Houston, TX

Kristen Cope Fort Worth, TX

Mark Dignazio Lincoln Park, NJ

CJ Dubois Manvel, TX

Tina Fentress Houston, TX

Elizabeth Ferry Austin, TX

Robert Follenfant Lewisville, TX

Brian Forgas Pflugerville, TX

Jordan Furnans Round Rock, TX

Amir Ghobadi Houston, TX

Adam Gonzales New Braunfels, TX

Miguel Gracia San Juan, TX

Juan Granados Austin, TX

Bobby Guerra San Antonio, TX

Warren Hallum Huffman, TX

Nathan Harmon Fort Worth, TX

Taylor Hecht Corpus Christi, TX

John Hernandez Wylie, TX

Sarai Heskett Denton, TX

Bridget Hinze Weber Georgetown, TX

Tracy Ho Austin, TX

Timothy Holt Lewisville, TX

Anthony Hurley Georgetown, TX

Amol Inamdar Kingsville, TX

Britney Johnson Houston, TX

Beth Jones Bellaire, TX

Derek Kays Gainesville, TX

William Keel Austin, TX

Simone King San Antonio, TX

Travis Krueger San Antonio, TX

Evan Larson Round Rock, TX

Erik Lopez South Houston, TX

Jason Mahan Weimar, TX

Jared Marek Willis, TX

Tyler Marks Houston, TX

Michael Massey Katy, TX

Tory Matteson Rockwall, TX

Rajendra Meruva Carrollton, TX

Tina Miller Sugar Land, TX

Linde Miscio Katy, TX

Edith Montes El Paso, TX

Cristian Moza San Antonio, TX

Venkatesh Natarajan Corpus Christi, TX

Eleazar Navar Payan El Paso, TX

Adam Niederpruem Austin, TX

Ted Orta San Antonio, TX

Milagros Otegui Austin, TX

Brandon Peterson Universal City, TX

Truc Phung Dallas, TX

Lou Portillo San Antonio, TX

Thomas Posey Mabank, TX

Venus Price Houston, TX

PSC Water Operating Company Lubbock, TX

Swaroop Puchalapalli Frisco, TX

Mohammad Rahman Sugar Land, TX

Nathan Ramirez Bullard, TX

Julia Reed Houston, TX

Nohemi Rey El Paso, TX

Siamak Riyazi Houston, TX

Angel Roman Odessa, TX

Sal Sailik Plano, TX

Brittney Salinas McAllen, TX

Rudy Sandoval San Juan, TX

Josecarlos Saracho Houston, TX

Jennifer Schudrowitz San Antonio, TX

Mark Shirley Wylie, TX

Amanda Siebels Houston, TX

Ana Smith Dallas, TX

Michael Smyth Canyon Lake, TX

David Stanley Longview, TX

Carolyn Stracik San Antonio, TX

STV Inc. San Antonio, TX

Kyle Sugg Red Oak, TX

Denise Taylor Springtown, TX

Riley Teague Southlake, TX

John Warnement Webster, TX

Scott Wetzel Waco, TX

Anne Whitko Brownsville, TX

John Wilbur Austin, TX

Lois Williams Temple, TX

Philip Williams Austin, TX

Alexis Winder Austin, TX

Josh Wingard Lubbock, TX

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STEM education, and helps spark students’ interest in STEM fields.

The volunteers interviewed students with water focused projects and graded them to select the top three winners in both the Junior and Senior categories for the regional US Stockholm Junior Water Prize Award. This award stands as the most esteemed accolade worldwide for a water-related science project among youth. Interacting with the students and witnessing their excitement while explaining their projects was truly exhilarating. It provided an excellent platform to introduce our organization and showcase the wealth of resources we provide, along with discussing the array of career opportunities awaiting them in the water industry. To support the winners, SE TAWWA provided a sponsorship of $1,500, with the Texas Section further bolstering this effort with an additional sponsorship of $1,000.

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