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Training and Technical Conference

July 9-10, 2008
Galveston, Texas

Galveston Island Convention Center
5600 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, Texas
(409) 941-1010

Conference Fee:
$295 for TRWA members
$345 for non-members
$30 late fee after June 2, 2008
No refunds will be made after June 2, 2008.

TCEQ has granted water and wastewater operator training credit for participation at the TRWA Training and Technical Conference.


Conference Registration

Click on the button above to register and pay for the conference using your credit card on your secure, 128-bit encrypted system. If you prefer to pay by check, click here to download the mail-in registration form. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this downloaded form. Click here to download a free copy of this program.

Hotel Information

If you need overnight hotel accommodations, please contact the hotel directly. Don't forget to request the TRWA conference room rate. The deadline for hotel reservations is June 2, 2008, but space is filling fast so please call ASAP for room reservations!

  • San Luis Resort Hotel
    5222 Seawall Boulevard
    Telephone: (409) 744-1500
    Room rate: $136 per night, single/double
    DEADLINE for hotel reservations is June 2, 2008.
  • Hilton Hotel
    5400 Seawall Boulevard
    Telephone: (409) 744-5000
    Room rate: $136 per night, single/double
    DEADLINE for hotel reservations is June 2, 2008.

 


Public Funds Investment Act and Operator Training courses will be held in conjunction with the Training and Technical Conference. Click here for details.

Conference Agenda
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Golf Tournament - Ticket Required (Click here for details.)
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Registration at the San Luis Resort Hotel Lobby
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Registration at the Convention Center
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Vendor Showcase in Exhibit Hall - Welcome Remarks
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Session One:
• TCEQ Chapter 290 Rules
(1.5 hours water operator training credit)
• How to Deal with Waste from Water Treatment Plants, Wells and Desalination Equipment
(1.5 hours water operator training credit)
• Pump Performance and Cavitation
(1.5 hours water/wastewater operator training credit)
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch - Compliments of TRWA
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Session Two:
• Fireflow & the Maintenance of Hydrants to Meet Demand
(1.5 hours water operator training credit)
• Water Quality and Disinfection Analysis - How to Use the Results
(1.5 hours water operator training credit)
• Variable Frequency Drives and Controllers
(1.5 hours water/wastewater operator training credit)
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Session Three:
• Developing, Updating and Utilizing Monitoring and O & M Manuals
(2.0 hours water/wastewater operator training credit)
• Chloramines – Getting Started, Dosage and Long-Term Effects
(2.0 hours water operator training credit)
• Hands-On Demonstration on Using Safety Equipment
(2.0 hours water/wastewater operator training credit)
Thursday, July 10, 2007
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Registration at the Convention Center
8:00 a.m. - 10 a.m. Vendor Showcase in Exhibit Hall
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Session Four
• TCEQ Chapter 217 Rules
(1.5 hours wastewater operator training credit)
• Leak Detection and Completing Audit Forms
(1.5 hours water operator training credit)
• Large Meter Testing
(1.5 hours water operator training credit)
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Session Five
• Public Relations for Meter Readers and Operators
(1.5 hours water operator training credit)
• Preparing for Water System Inspections
(1.5 hours water operator training credit)
• Chlorinator Maintenance
(1.5 hours water/wastewater operator training credit)

The maximum contact hours for water-only training credit is 8.0 hours.
The maximum contact hours for wastewater-only training credit is 1.5 hours.
The maximum contact hours for water and wastewater training credit is 6.5 hours.
The total maximum training credit for this event is 8.0 hours.

 

Operator Training Courses

Operator Training Courses courses will be held at the Hilton Hotel at 5400 Seawall Blvd. in conjunction with the 2008 Training and Technical Conference. For additional information please click here.

Chlorinator Systems and Chemical Handling

Date: Monday, July 7 - Tuesday, July 8, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Wednesday, July 9, 8 a.m. - noon
Instructor: George Patterson| Fee: $170 | Credit: 20 hours water
Location: Hilton Hotel, 5400 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston


Basic Water Works Operations

Date: Monday, July 7 - Tuesday, July 8, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Wednesday, July 9, 8 a.m. - noon
Instructor: Wade Gomillion| Fee: $170 | Credit: 20 hours water
Location: Hilton Hotel, 5400 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston

Customer Service Inspections & Cross Connection Control

Date: Monday, July 7 - Tuesday, July 8, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Instructor: George Patterson| Fee: $170 | Credit: 16 hours water
Location: Hilton Hotel, 5400 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston
 

Public Funds Investment Act Courses

Public Funds Investment Act courses will be held at the Hilton Hotel at 5400 Seawall Blvd. in conjunction with the 2008 Training and Technical Conference. Those needing 10-hours of training may take the initial and renewal courses to satisfy the requirements. For additional information please click here.

If you prefer to pay by check, click here to download the mail-in registration form. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this downloaded form. Click here to download a free copy of this program.

Location
6-Hour Initial Course
4-Hour Renewal Course

Hilton Hotel
5400 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX
July 8, 2008
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
TRWA Members: $125
Non-Members: $135
 July 9, 2007
8 a.m. - noon
TRWA Members: $110
Non-Members: $120

 

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