TWQA News and Events

TWQA is now offering online training for water quality professionals preparing for, and maintaining, Water Quality Specialist certification in the State of Texas. According to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, the Association's goal is to offer both Basic Water Conditioning and Advanced Water Conditioning,  hosted by state-certified instructors, on a monthly basis.

Online training sessions have a limited class size, so check the training schedule and sign up early to reserve your spot.

Questions about this email can be sent to the TWQA executive offices by email (twqadirector@twqa.org) or phone (361.573-6707).
Less

After careful consideration, and in accordance with current national and state CDC guidelines, TWQA has cancelled the Water Treatment Specialist training scheduled for April 6 and 7 in Lubbock Texas. If conditions and guidelines change, the Lubbock training may be rescheduled for later in April or May, or - once approved by TCEQ - TWQA will hold the training online. TWQA will notify all members and recent trainees once a final decision is made.

If you have already been charged for the April 2020 training, please contact TWQA office at 361.935-0232 to receive either a refund or for credit toward future training.

Please note that TWQA cannot cancel hotel reservations. If you have already booked a room, you will need to contact the hotel directly to cancel your reservations.

Any questions about this announcement can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director by email (twqadirector@twqa.org) or the phone number above.

Feel free to forward this information. Thank you and stay well.
Less

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality informed TWQA staff that, due to a lack of registrations, no WTS exams will be offered during the January training session in Kyle Texas.

Questions regarding this post can be forwarded to the TWQA executive offices by email (twqadirector@twqa.org) or phone (361.573-6707).
Less

Registration for the January 2020 Water Treatment Specialist Training, at the Hampton Inn in Kyle, Texas, is now open. Training sessions are scheduled from January 13 through 15. Each session will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. Sessions will include Basic and Advanced Math, Basic Water Conditioning and Advanced Water Conditioning.

Please note that Basic and Advanced Math will only be offered if at least 10 people sign up for the course.

A block of rooms has been reserved at $89/night for those who register with the hotel by December 23. Hotel reservations can be made by calling 512.268-9042 and referencing TWQA.

You can register online using the TWQA website (click here). Questions about the WTS training can be forwarded to the TWQA offices by email (twqadirector@twqa.org) or phone (361.573-6707).
Less

The TWQA Political Action Committee event that was scheduled for Friday, October 26, has been cancelled due to weather concerns. The TWQA PAC will reschedule the event for Spring 2019.

Watch for details and join industry leaders as they share industry insights and shape legislative efforts.
Less

Have you registered to attend the 45th Annual TWQA Convention and Exposition? If not, it's not too late to take advantage of early registration prices. According to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, the Association has extended the early registration deadline to July 3 to give members a chance to finalize travel arrangements.

The convention offers attendees insights into the latest technical and business issues facing the Texas water quality industry. Meet with TWQA board members and industry experts - both in formal training and discussions and in informal settings. Registration packets provide a complete schedule of events, business and training sessions and the annual technology exposition. Any questions can be forwarded to the TWQA staff at 361.573-6707 or by email at twqadirector@twqa.org.

Make your plans today and be part of TWQA's Next Generation!


Less