Our Program

77th Annual Regional School
May 13-17, 2024

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

On-Site Registration and Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up will be in Nedderman 100. Students that have pre-registered will be able to pick up their registration packets, and students who have not preregistered will need to arrive early enough to complete all registration forms and provide payment. Nedderman Hall is located at 406 Yates Street on the UTA Campus in Arlington, TX.

PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 1508, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

This notice shall serve to inform, that specific criminal history could negatively impact and affect a person’s ability to receive a TCEQ issued Operator’s License. Participating in any Texas Water Utilities Association (TWUA) affiliated operator training course(s) does not guarantee or in any way imply you will be eligible to test or receive a state issued operator’s license.

BEST TASTING WATER CONTEST

Samples for entry in the Best Tasting Water Contest must be submitted at the Information Desk in Nedderman Hall on Tuesday before 9:00 a.m. This contest is sponsored by the North Texas Laboratory Analysts’ Chapter. The winner of the contest will be announced at the luncheon. The winner of this contest will be eligible to compete in the statewide contest held at the TWUA Annual School next March.

All courses include vendor booth access, lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday, and door prize drawing entry.  Unless otherwise noted, all courses are 20 hours in length, and begin on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8am.

PRICING

Credit/Non-Credit Courses
$300 TWUA Members, $400 Non-Members

Effective Instructional Techniques I
$775 TWUA Members, $875 Non-Members

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Class with Practical Skills (40 Hour)
$725 TWUA Members, $800 Non-Members

Substitutions may be made before the event, at no charge. Substitutions made at the event will be subject to a $25 fee. Refunds will only be allowed before the event and will be less all credit card fees (3.95% processing fee and 3.95% refund processing) and the registration fee of $3.60. Please email any refund and substitution requests to twuanctrs@gmail.com.

CREDIT HOURS

Those desiring credit for certification must turn in their attendance cards to their proctor at the beginning of each day and after each break, including lunch.  These cards will then be cross-referenced with the class roster and punched for the session.  The cards will be returned to you prior to leaving for breaks and at the end of the day.  Most importantly, be sure to turn in your attendance card to the class proctor at the completion of your course.  Cards cannot be mailed at a later time.

Basic courses are designed for those just entering the water utility field who desire certification at the “D” or “C” level.  Since specific courses are required for certain licenses, you must be sure to attend the correct class.  If you are not sure, check with TCEQ.

IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION

As of September 1, 2023, paper based exams will no longer be offered at TWUA Regional Schools. All tests are available at authorized Computer Based Testing sites. You can see the available sites here:

Computer-Based Testing for Occupational Licenses - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - www.tceq.texas.gov

To apply for a license, or to ask questions regarding testing, contact TCEQ at (512) 239-6133 or licenses@tceq.texas.gov.

The TCEQ must pre-approve your license application before you can register to sit for an exam. You can complete and submit your e-App on the TCEQ web site. If approved, you will receive an approval letter in the mail which you must bring with you at exam time. Approval of an e-application takes approximately 6-8 weeks (if all supporting documentation is provided and there are no deficiencies).

LABORATORY ANALYSTS

Examinations for the Laboratory Analyst certifications will be given on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in Nedderman Hall providing prior arrangements have been made.  Applications must be submitted through TWUA in advance of this school.