FEBRUARY 2, 2026
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ONSWTP Earns TOP Environmental Honor
TheTexasCommissiononEnvironmentalQuality(TCEQ)officially recognizedtheO.N.StevensWaterTreatmentPlant(ONSWTP)for achievingtheTexasOptimizationProgram(TOP)statusfor12 consecutivemonths.
Forthosewonderingwhatthatmeans,TOPisavoluntaryprogramthat raisesthebarabovestandardregulatoryrequirementsforwaterquality. Only16treatmentplantsacrossthestatehaveearnedthisdistinction, andmaintainingitforawholeyearcanbechallenging.
ThisachievementisespeciallymeaningfulastheCitycontinuesto investinitswaterinfrastructure.Withover$350millioninvestedin ONSWTPoverthepastfewyearsandmultipleprojectscurrentlyin designandconstruction,therecognitionvalidatesthattheinvestments andtheteam’shardworkarepayingoff.
“The recognition is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the CCW water treatment staff. Meeting these enhanced standards for an entire year demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest quality water to the community.”
– Nicholas Winkelmann, P.E., Interim Chief Operating Officer
Rudy Mora: Leading the Way in Wastewater Treatment
TheCCWteamhasrecentlywelcomedRutilio“Rudy” P. MoraJr.as its newAssistantDirectorofWastewaterTreatment.Withover 20 years of experienceincivilandenvironmental engineering,Rudybrings impressivecredentialsto therole, includingdegreesinarchitectural and draftingtechnologyandaMasterofScienceinCivilEngineering.He servedinvariouspublic-sectorleadershippositions,including City EngineerandFloodplainManager,overseeingcriticalwater, wastewater, stormwater,andinfrastructureprojects.
ForRudy,wastewatertreatmentisnotjustajob,butit’s alsorooted in hislovefortheoutdoors.
“Asanavidfisherman,Iholdapersonalappreciation forclean and healthywaterways,”Rudysays.“Iunderstandthecritical role wastewatertreatmentplaysinprotectingmarineecosystems,and I am driventoensurethatthewaterdischargedintotheenvironment meets thehigheststandardsofsafetyand sustainability.I seethis role notonly asaprofessionalresponsibilitybut alsoasapersonal mission to preservethenaturalresourcesthatmatter most toour community.”
Inthefirstfewmonths,Rudy’stop prioritiesarekeeping thewastewater treatmentplantsrunningsmoothlybyimprovingwaterquality, implementingshort- andlong-termcapitalimprovementsto infrastructure,andfosteringstrongrelationshipswiththecommunity.
Outsideofwork,Rudy enjoysspendingtimewithfamily andfriends, traveling,learningnewskills,and,ofcourse,enjoying the outdoors. After35yearsin Corpus Christi,Rudyadmiresthecity’s growth andthe peoplewhoarepartofthecommunity.
Rudy’sadviceforanyoneconsideringacareerinthisfield? “Acareer in wastewatertreatmentisself-rewardingbecauseit impacts the environmentforfuturegenerations.”
Welcometotheteam, Rudy!
Favoritelocaltacospot?Julio’sEasyStop
Go-toWhataburgerorder?Whataburgerwithcheeseandjalapeno. Favoritesportsteam?Spurs
AreyouaTexasnative?Yes,borninBeevilleandraisedoutsideofCorpus Christi.
CatsorDogs?Cats,becauseyoumustearntheirloyaltyandrespect. Firstcar?ChevyCorsica,buttheydon’tmakethatmodelanymore Hiddentalents?Beingagreatlistenerandunderstandingothers’feelings Bucketlist?Sleepinginanigloo.
The Pipeline - February Training The Pipeline - February Training
In-Person
Feb. 3-5 Wastewater Treatment
Online
Feb. 3-5 Utilities Calculations, Basic Water, Wastewater Collection, Feb. 10-12 Basic Wastewater, Water Laboratory, CCC/CSI, Pump & Motor Maintenance, Feb. 17-19 Wastewater Laboratory, Surface Water Production I, Wastewater Treatment, Utilities Management
Feb. 24-26 Wastewater Collection, Surface Water Production II, Groundwater Production, Utilities Safety
Feb. 5, 19 Resiliency Overview
Feb. 12, 26 Resiliency - Mutual Aid Agreements
Your input matters!
Employee Suggestion boxes have been placed throughout CCW locations, and your feedback is requested. No idea is too small, and every suggestion is welcomed. Feedback goes directly to CCW Directors. You can also submit suggestions anonymously online here.
SERVICE AWARDS AND LICENSES
15 Years
Gabriel Cerda
Licenses
Class I Wastewater Collection Operator
Pedro Canales
Kenneth Hattersley
Dennis Kneuper
Class C Wastewater Treatment Operator
Eric Barrientez
Terance Magana
Terance Magana
Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez
Lee Martinez
Lee Martinez
Alejandro Pedraza
Alejandro Pedraza
Jesse Perez
Jesse Perez
Connar Perry
Connar Perry
Edgar Salas
Edgar Salas
Andres Sanchez
Andres Sanchez
Guadalupe Sanchez
Guadalupe Sanchez
Christopher Self
Christopher Self
Nathan Velez
Nathan Velez
Why PPE Matters
From safety glasses and gloves to hard hats and hearing protection, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) helps protect us from the everyday hazards that come with the work we do. Wearing the right
EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT
How long have you been at CCW? Almost 2 years
What is a typical day like for you? y busy and very fast-paced, answering utility customer questions, ting up services, and more!
What is one thing you would like people to know about CCW?
I truly love coming to work every day!
UBO is full of challenges, and I am ys up for a good challenge.
any is a Dallas Cowboys fan, prefers salsa verde, and is training for her first -marathon! We are happy to have any on Team CCW!
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