Advisory Committee for Water Utility Operator Licensing

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Members of the Water Utility Operator Licensing Advisory Committee (WUOLAC) advise and assist the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on matters related to training and licensing of water and wastewater operators.

About the WUOLAC

The Water Utility Operator Licensing Advisory Committee is composed of 13 members who are appointed by the commission. The committee membership represents various geographic areas of the state, ethnicity, businesses, governments, associations, and industries. The authority for the committee is found in Title 30 TAC, Chapter 5. Committee members serve staggered terms.


The objectives of the committee are:

  • To review training and educational material to promote quality education and training;
  • To advise and assist regarding licensing requirements and to review Job Analysis exam validation;
  • To assist with the review of rules, regulations, guidance documents, and policy statements; and
  • To represent a diverse community and to promote interaction with outside organizations.

For further information, call the TCEQ Operator Licensing Section at 1-512-239-6300, or e-mail licenses@tceq.state.tx.us.

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List of WUOLAC Members

  • Richard E. Harbuck, Chair
    Program Supervisor
    Engineering, Utilities and Public Works Training Institute
    Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
    College Station
    Term Expires: August 31, 2008

  • L. Russell Hamilton, Vice-chair
    Executive Director
    Texas Water Utilities Association (TWUA)
    Austin
    Term Expires: August 31, 2010

  • Carol V. Batterton
    Executive Director
    Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT)
    Austin
    Term Expires: August 31, 2009

  • Ginger C. Laird
    Training Specialist
    City of Fort Worth
    Fort Worth
    Term Expires: August 31, 2011

  • Joseph G. Majdalani P.E.
    Assistant Director
    City of Houston Public Works & Engineering
    Houston
    Term Expires: August 31, 2010

  • H. Ted Neumann
    Adjunct Instructor
    TEEX
    Lorena
    Term Expires: August 31, 2008

  • George W. Patterson
    Instructor
    Texas Rural Water Association (TRWA)
    Austin
    Term Expires: August 31, 2008

  • Robert T. Riley P.E.
    Utility Engineer
    Construction Administration
    El Paso Water Utilities
    El Paso
    Term Expires: August 31, 2008

  • Robert A. Rowell
    Superintendent of Wastewater Treatment
    City of Groves
    Groves
    Term Expires: August 31, 2011

  • Carola G. Serrato
    Executive Director
    South Texas Water Authority
    Kingsville
    Ms. Serrato is also the General Manager of
    Ricardo Water Supply Corporation and
    Nueces Water Supply Corporation
    Term Expires: August 31, 2009

  • Larry West
    Water Production Superintendent
    City of Amarillo
    Amarillo
    Term Expires: August 31, 2010

  • David L. Yohe
    Regional Regulatory Compliance Manager
    Central Region
    Southwest Water Company
    Austin
    Term Expires: August 31, 2008

  • Vacant

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Schedule of Future Meetings


RELATED LINKS:

Wastewater Companies and Operators Licensing and Registration

Water Operation Companies and Water Operators Licensing and Registration