Did You Miss the January Training?

Water Treatment Specialists - If you need hours to keep your license current and you missed the January training sessions, don't worry! TWQA offers Basic and Advanced Water Conditioning training courses 4 times every year. Your next opportunity will be April at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Abilene.

Register today and reserve your spot in the class. Just go to the TWQA Training Schedule and click on the 'Register' button above the class you'd like to join. It's that simple!

Questions about this announcement may be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by email or phone (361.573-6707).

January Training Just Around the Corner!

Do you need hours for your TCEQ Water Treatment Specialist license? It's not too late to register for the January technical training at Texas State University in San Marcos. Training will take place from Monday, January 11 through Wednesday, January 13 with TCEQ WTS exams administered immediately following Wednesday's classwork.

You can register online using the TWQA website or complete and email fax a paper registration to the TWQA Executive Director at 361.573-6708. Directions to the training facilities, along with a campus map, can also be found on the website.

Any questions about this announcement may be forwarded to Daina Grace, by email or phone at 361.573-6707.

TWQA Resumes Online Training Registrations

The Texas Water Quality Association announced the resumption of online training registrations for January and April 2016 courses. According to technical staff

 "After reviewing the status of our credit card processor's transaction gateway, the Association was assured that card processing could resume.  We then tested credit card transactions and found they completed with no errors. As a result we enabled online registrations and members can once again reserve a spot in classes using either the web-based registration system or the electronic reservation forms"

Questions about online registrations can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by phone (361.573-6707) or email, or to TWQA Technical Support.

Online Training Registrations Temporarily Suspended

Online training registrations have been temporarily disabled. TWQA expects the underlying problems to be quickly resolved, and members can continue to register for upcoming events using the Training Registration Form. TWQA will keep you updated as conditions change.

Questions about this message may be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by phone (361.573-6707) or email.

TWQA Introduces New Website Security Policies

Responding to increasing usage on the TWQA website, the Association recently implemented new log in credentials designed to improve website security. Association staff pointed out that, while no member information has been compromised and no unauthorized visitors have accessed restricted member pages, the significant increase in web site utilization warranted a review of, and updates to, several security policies. 

The most significant change is that, going forward, members who have not updated their default passwords will be required to do so before accessing any restricted pages or features. In addition, new passwords must meet specific 'complexity' requirements to further protect member access and information. 

New passwords have been generated on behalf of members who have not already updated their credentials. When those members are ready to access restricted member pages, they can simply click on 'Forgot Password' on the Log In page. They will then receive an email with instructions on how to log in to the web site and change their credentials.

Members who have already updated their password will not be affected by the new requirements until they change their credentials.  

Questions about any of these changes can be forwarded to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by email or phone (361.573-6707), or to TWQA Technical Support.

Fall Edition of the H2O Quality Magazine Now Available!

The latest edition of the H2O Quality magazine, Fall 2015, is now available online and will be mailed to our members shortly. The magazine contains updates from the latest board meeting, legislative opportunities and issues facing the water quality industry, a recap of the 2015 convention and exposition and information on how to improve sales force effectiveness.

Current members can access the H2O Quality library in the Member Tools section of the TWQA website. Not yet a member? Don't miss out on developments affecting your business! Fill out a membership application today or contact Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by email or phone: 361.573-6707.

TWQA Announces 2016 Training Schedule

The initial 2016 TWQA training schedule has been released and offers multiple opportunities for industry professionals to get the training needed to obtain or maintain their Water Quality Specialist certifications. Training is offered to all water quality industry professionals. TWQA members receive discounts on training and related registrations.

January training will once again be hosted at the Texas State University in San Marcos. All core training will be offered, including Basic and Advanced Math. TCEQ exams are expected to be offered at the close of training.

April training will take place at the MCM Elegante in Abilene. Training will include the Basic Water Conditioning and Advanced Water Conditioning. TCEQ exams will be requested.

According to Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, July training will coincide with the 43rd Annual Texas Water Quality Convention and Exposition at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol, July 13-16, 2016. When asked about the convention, Mrs. Grace offered:

"In addition to the WQS training, attendees will be able to take advantage of business and technical sessions, learn about the latest industry developments, strengthen relationships with industry leaders and enjoy family outings."

The October training will take place in Houston. While the exact dates and location have yet to be determined, you can expect the Association to offer both Basic and Advanced Water Conditioning and to request TCEQ exams for those interested in increasing their certification level.

For more information on WQS training, visit the training pages on the TWQA website or contact Daina Grace by email or phone (361.573-6707).