July 2023

JOURNAL

"Proudly Serving Education Excellence since 1918"

Texas Water Utilities Association

Regional Training – 2023

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2023

DATES

East Texas Regional School - Longview ........................

August 28-31, 2023

Far West Texas Regional School – Fort Stockton ..........

August 14-17, 2023

TWUA Annual School – Corpus Christi ....................

September 18-21, 2023

West Texas Regional School - Lubbock .......................

November 7-9, 2023

(Not all regions offer Surface 1 which is a 24 hour class these above dates reflect all regions starting on Monday and offering 24 hour classes. Once we receive all the schools fliers we will post if in fact the school begins on Monday at 1:00 or Tuesday at 8:00 )

Check the TWUA Website for the most up-to-date information related to TWUA Regional opportunities. If travel and being in crowds cause you concern or your employer has not approved travel, please look at the TWUA Computer Based Training options. (https://twua.org/online-class-dates)

Dates for Annual School 2023. The dates for the 105th Annual School in Corpus Christi, are September 18th – 21st 2023. This will be Monday thru Thursday. The events have been pushed forward a day. Opening Session and Awards will be Monday. The school will begin Tuesday and conclude with vendor move out at noon Thursday.

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL

( ISSN – 1051709X) is published monthly by the Texas Water Utilities Association, located at 210 E. Hwy 79, Hutto, Texas 78634 for Operators, Engineers, Managers, Laboratory technicians, Customer service personnel, Vendors, and other Professionals employed in, or interested in, the water and or wastewater industry.

Ten dollars of each annual membership dues payment to the Texas Water Utilities Association pays for a subscription. Nonmember subscriptions price: the USA $100.00 per year; $10.00 per single copy

$125.00 per year outside the USA. Periodicals

Postage Paid In Hutto, Tx. And Additional Mailing Offices.

The Texas Water Utilities Association is wholly independent, and is not affiliated with the American Water Works Association, the Water Environment Federation, or any other National Organization.

Postmaster: Send address changes to: Texas Water Utilities Association – Journal 210 E. Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Texas 78634.

The Texas Water Utilities Association Journal is not responsible for facts and or opinions expressed by contributors or in advertisements herein. Editorials and comments do not necessarily represent the official policy of the Texas Water Utilities Association.

All inquiries should be directed to: Texas Water Utilities Association, 210 E. Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Texas 78634. Phone 512-459-3124. Any materials accepted for publication is subject to revision and editing At the discretion of the publisher.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:

Mike Norris - Chair of Management

Jim Siddall – President

Clarence L. Wittwer – President-Elect

Vicente Carrizales – Vice President

Bill Brown – First Past President

John Krause – Second Past President

Ric O’Conner – Vendor Rep. / Ex. Officio

Russell Hamilton - Executive Director

Front Cover Photo Courtesy of: Barbara Crumby

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

by Jim Siddall

Now is the time to Join TWUA – Renew your membership – Attend district meetings and regional schools. Get yourself in the best position to improve your career and serve your community. This is especially true for Managers, Directors, and Supervisors. Now is the time to improve your skills and help develop your employees. In times of tight budgets and everyone trying to stretch a dollar, we must justify the cost and benefit of membership in any of the many organizations associated with our industry. Most of the associations which utility operators might join offer some benefits to their members. However, TWUA fills a niche that other associations don’t focus on, that is Operator Training. A TWUA membership has advantages for both the employee and employer.

Your TWUA membership offers you the continuing training required to obtain and renew your license. Our District and Chapter meetings and Regional Schools give you a chance to see first-hand the latest innovations, research, and trends. TWUA also offers review materials to help you prepare for and ultimately pass license exams. Many of our regional schools offer the opportunity to join study groups to assist in exam preparation. TWUA schools and meetings cover it all from recent changes in the TCEQ rules to new technological tools that will make your job easier. These meetings provide continuing education to help you stay updated on virtually everything happening in the utility world.

Utility Managers, your employees’ TWUA membership broadens their knowledge which improves your operations. Sending your employees to TWUA events helps develop their skills, obtain their required licenses’,

see the latest technologies, and have access to newsletters, magazines, and other information about utility operations. Such resources may also provide news about upcoming events, conferences, meetings and even career opportunities not publicized elsewhere. A well-trained staff improves efficiency, maintains compliance with TCEQ regulations and is more stable with less turnover.

There are many ways to dig a hole and many ways to achieve a goal. In our work we don’t always have the perfect solution to solve the many challenges in our field of work. Your TWUA membership gives you a chance to build new relationships. You can make lasting ties with other operators having common interests or similar concerns. These relationships are an ongoing source of ideas. Discussion with another operator can be a useful tool for new ideas and devising solutions to complex problems. Utility Managers imagine having several operators with connections to other utilities expanding your network of resources.

Having a TWUA membership on your resume means you are very committed to your profession and actively participating in its advancement. Your job performance alone won’t always open doors for advancement. Most bosses aren’t mind-readers, so don’t assume yours knows that you’re dedicated to climbing the organizational ladder. Ensure that management notices your good work. Joining and participating in TWUA demonstrates your willingness to take on new and challenging projects. It also gives you a chance to prove to your boss that you can handle added work. Managers observing their employees’ activities in the association demonstrates their commitment to improving themselves and your utility.

And yes, there are money savings in attending meetings and regional training schools. At almost all meetings you get two hours of renewal training, in both water and wastewater and most districts provide a meal. The average dues for TWUA are around $85. If you think about it, 12 meals could cost that

much and where else can you get 48 hours of training for $85. In these days of tight budgets and short staff it is sometimes difficult to find the time and resources to send your folks for training. TWUA district meetings are close to home and don’t require a lot of time. Plus, the topics are varied so it’s easy to maintain interest. For the most part the meetings are informal, and time is set aside for the members to discuss issues and the latest events in our business. The rapport of the meetings is incredible. Even the small talk is often beneficial. Your membership in TWUA reduces tuition at regional schools by $100. With the average dues of $85 that saves you $15 bucks and provides a year of membership benefits.

TWUA offers some of the most comprehensive on-line training courses available to operators. Managers have expressed concerns about their employees being sent offsite to train. Not only are there travel expenses but you don’t have the employee available in case of emergency. Although, on-line training cannot replace the sensations of physical presence, interaction, direct seeing, hearing, and experiencing. Online training, while not for everyone, does offer the convenience TEXAS

of not having to travel.

TWUA offers development and connections with others in the water utility industry, it is economical, convenient and most of all effective. TWUA membership checks all the boxes needed to justify the benefits to you and your utility. Now is the time to join, encourage your peers and employees to join and participate to receive the full benefits of membership.

by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director

Father, we bow our heads in respect and humbly say thank you, as we acknowledge that you are the creator. We take comfort in knowing that You remain in charge and control of life as we understand it. We need You, and we welcome You in all we do. We come into Your presence seeking Your grace, calm, guidance, and forgiveness.

Father, we pray for Your mercy and grace, and we ask that You guide, direct, protect, and bless TWUA and its members. Father, we thank you for your forgiveness as we offer praise in the name of Jesus. Amen

The drought is still concerning in parts of Texas. Parts of Texas are getting a lot of rain, but watersheds remain dry. In West Texas, Lake Spence is sitting at 17.7 % (- 0.2 %). White River is sitting at 22.6 % (-0.2 %). Panhandle - Lake Meredith is sitting at 47.0 % (+3.7 %), and Greenbelt is at 12.9 % (-0.1 %). If you want a complete look at current lake levels, go to waterdatafortexas.org. The drought has never left for some.

Annual School – the 105th Annual School will remain in Corpus Christi. The dates are September 18th – 21st, 2023 Not sure at this point how the 105th will be celebrated, but please, make plans now to come, attend, and be a part of this historic accomplishment. Registration is now open for the host hotel (Omni) and class registration.

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Regional opportunities

– Fort Stockton (confirmed) will be August 14th – 17th, 2023. Longview will be August 28th – 31st, 2023. Lubbock will be November 7th – 9th, 2023. The entire regional calendar and links to all the fliers will be activated as soon as possible, so you can register for any region now, using budgets more efficiently.

Fort Stockton, Longview, and the TWUA Training Calendar – What do these items share? Provides for the upcoming Regional School in-person training for TWUA. If the June regional events are not a good fit for you, then

the computer-based electronic classes are happening weekly. Fliers and registration information are available on the TWUA.org website. We recognize that you have a choice regarding training, and we thank you for supporting TWUA.

Computer Upgrades – TWUA Central Office and our I.T. folks (Leon) have been busy migrating a new database and operational interfaces. The process has hit a few bumps, but we are plugging through, and the association will end up with a system that will serve our current and future needs. For those who have registered for training classes, thank you for your patience and understanding. For those unaware of the changes and upgrades, take a look and understand that this is a work in progress, and it will only improve.

If you experience problems, PLEASE call Central Office at 888-367-8982. The goal of Central Office is to provide 3 to 4 online training opportunities each week and support in-person events around the state.

One of the issues we faced when we migrated data was multiple records attached to the same person. It seems users could not remember passwords, so they would just create another account. THIS IS IMPORTANT – The new system will not allow multiple records for the same user. How are we able to do this ? Each account has a unique identifier, and that is your social security number. TCEQ requires a social until a license is issued, and we are using that same philosophy. TWUA has multiple layers of security, and socials are well protected. We share your fears about identity theft. We have confidence in the new encryption process and system design, and we ask for your trust.

The Story Goes Something Like This –

A farmer was well known for his farming skills and his ability to grow very good corn in his fields. This farmer would participate at the state fair and would typically win each year.

A network news team was sent to cover this year’s competition and to interview this farmer in an effort to learn how he is able to consistently win.

When the winner was announced, the same farmer won

the coveted award for his corn entry.

A few days before the state fair competition, the news team traveled to the area where this corn was grown and began asking about the farmer and the tactics that make his crops so successful.

On the day of the judging, the news team covered the events and was more than eager to interview him.

Congratulations on yet another win. You win every year; can you share the secret to success?

The farmer replied, “Thank you for your wishes. I was able to win and have another successful year because of everyone’s efforts and hard work.”

Our news team went to the general area of your farm and asked your neighbors the secrete to your success. The common theme relayed was “that you run your farm like a business, and no one will ever outwork you. Furthermore, each year you share your best quality seeds with your neigh-

bors and those whose farms are in the vicinity of yours, free of cost. Sir, why do you do this?”

The farmer smiled and replied. “I believe in sharing my good fortune with my neighbors and friends, and I am diligent in tithing one-tenth to my church and give all the glory and credit to my God. Also, when the winds blow, it scatters pollen which is vital to a good corn crop. If my neighbors sow poor-quality corn, and the winds blow, this lesser-quality pollen would then impact my crops.”

“We refer to this as cross-pollination, and as a direct result, the quality of my crops would deteriorate.” “So, if I want to grow good corn, then I should help my neighbors too.”

Stay Safe, and Remember – we do not need all the operators in Texas to be a member of TWUA – JUST

CYBERSECURITY

WHAT IS CHATGPT, AND WHY IS EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT IT?

by Wanda Venter

ChatGPT is a natural language processing tool driven by AI technology. The free chatbot allows you to have human-like conversations, converse with people, and do a surprising number of things. The language model can answer questions and assist you with tasks such as composing emails, writing essays, building your resume, composing music, and more.

ChatGPT was created by OpenAI, an AI and research company, and launched in November 2022. Since its launch, ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. ChatGPT is in its research and feedback-collection phase, and it is currently  open to use by the public for free. However, a paid subscription model will be launched soon. The viral AI-powered chatbot could revolutionize everything from customer service to how we search online.

Why is ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is a large language model designed to produce natural human language. Much like having a conversation with someone, you can talk to ChatGPT, and it will remember

things you have said in the past while also being capable of correcting itself when challenged. ChatGPT stands apart from other chatbots because of its reinforcement learning from the human feedback model, which allows it to produce a natural language, understand when it has made mistakes, and more.

Moreover, the dialogue format allows ChatGPT to answer follow-up questions, admit mistakes, challenge incorrect premises, and reject inappropriate requests (with help from user feedback). It was trained on all sorts of text from the internet, think Wikipedia, blog posts, books, and academic articles. Alongside responding to you in a human-like way (similar to Siri and Alexa), it can recall information about our present-day world plus pull up historical data from our past.

How does ChatGPT work?

ChatGPT is a natural language processing (NLP) AI Chatbot driven by AI technology developed from Open AI. The chatbot has a language-based model that the developer fine-tunes (with help from user feedback) for human interaction. ChatGPT

essentially harvests information about a wide variety of topics from across the web, users, and third- party sources and delivers the answers concisely and conversationally.

Chatbots like GPT are powered by large amounts of data and computing techniques to make predictions to string words together meaningfully. They not only tap into a vast amount of vocabulary and information but also understand words in context. This helps them mimic speech patterns while dispatching encyclopedic knowledge as more users experiment with the tool. Thus, it harvests information from users and third-party sources to answer questions and complete tasks.

What is ChatGPT used for?

The main feature of ChatGPT is generating responses like those humans would provide in a text box. Therefore, it suits chatbots, AI system conversations, and virtual assistants. However, it can also give natural answers to questions or instructions in a conversational tone and generate stories, poems, and more. Some of the most popular tasks ChatGPT can perform are composing essays, writing emails, creating inventive stories /poems, writing an article, translate, drafting a business plan or resume, and generating programming code. To make the AI carry out one of these demands, you only need to type the prompt into the chatbot. Overall, its language capabilities are impressive, although it does have some real-world limitations and security concerns.

What are some concerns over ChatGPT?

Training and privacy issues The popularity of ChatGPT has garnered attention from all over the world, both positive and negative. Concerns about protecting personal data are the biggest fear with ChatGPT since the technology depends on harvesting information from users (similar to Siri and Alexa).

Following the massively popular launch of ChatGPT, many people have questioned how OpenAI trained its model in the first place. Although there are improved changes to OpenAI’s privacy policies, it is highly likely that OpenAI scooped up personal information when it trained ChatGPT. Similar arguments against training data are being waged by artists who say they never consented to their work to train an AI model.

In short, we simply don’t know the details about how ChatGPT is trained, what data was used, where the data comes from, or

what the system’s architecture looks like.

Security threats and privacy breach concerns. In March 2023, a bug caused a security breach, and some users on ChatGPT could accidentally see chat histories that did not belong to them. Also, it is just as easy for users to share confidential information unintentionally. For example, employees could easily share sensitive company information with ChatGPT.

ChatGPT can generate wrong answers. Unlike other AI assistants like Siri and Alexa, ChatGPT doesn’t use the internet to locate answers. Instead, it constructs a sentence word by word, selecting the most likely “token” that should come next based on its training. In other words, ChatGPT arrives at an answer by making a series of guesses, which is part of why it can argue wrong answers as if they were completely true. While it’s great at explaining complex concepts, making it a powerful tool for learning, it’s important not to believe everything it says. Thus, it is not always correct, at least not for now.

Challenges and risk to education. Students can ask ChatGPT to proofread their writing or point out how to improve a paragraph. Or students can ask ChatGPT to do all the writing for them. This causes challenges to teachers since ChatGPT could answer assignments better than what many of their students could do. From writing cover letters to describing major themes in a famous work of literature, the possibilities with ChatGPT will be endless.

When students start using ChatGPT to help write their essays, schools must think of an answer fast. ChatGPT raises the question, will students need to learn to write in the future? Could this technology pose a significant risk to the future of education?

About the author – Wanda Venter

Wanda Venter is a co-founder of Aviaware Technologies Corporation. As an entrepreneur, she has been in the IT industry for over twenty years. Her background includes a Bachelor's degree in Business from Concordia University Texas. Aviaware specializes in custom software design and development, focusing on cybersecurity and disaster recovery to ensure the security and privacy of critical business data.

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES TRAINING SCHEDULE

To register for any TWUA Training Classes – the preferred method of registration is using the online computer based electronic process, activated by clicking on specific event(s). For those who do not have internet as an option you may complete the registration form and fax to (512) 459-7124 and additionally you may contact TWUA Central Office @ 888-367-8982. Please Note – Due to recent increases for training materials, class costs have changed. Early Bird preregistration is defined to mean 30-days prior to any training event. All registrations received after the Early Bird period must pay additional registration fee. Central Office strongly encourages everyone to take advantage of the Early Bird pricing and utilize the computer based (electronic) registration.

20-Hour Classes: (Early Bird Pre-registration) $325 member $425 Non-member Onsite $375 member $475 Non-member

24-Hour Classes: (Early Bird Pre-registration) $385 member $485 Non-member Onsite $435 member $535 Non-member

ONLINE CLASS DATES

TWUA LIVE, INSTRUCTOR LED - COMPUTER BASED TRAINING

https://twua.org/online-class-date

REGIONAL SCHOOL DATES

TWUA IN PERSON TRAINING

https://twua.org/regional-school-date

TRAINING CALENDAR

ALL TWUA SCHEDULED TRAINING

https://tmts.twua.org/calendar

Prevent Heat Illness at Work

Ou tdoor and indoor heat exposure can be dangerous.

Ways to Protect Yourself and Others

Ease into Work . Nearly 3 out of 4 fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work .

New and returning workers need to build tolerance to heat (acclimatize) and take frequent breaks

Follow the 20% Rule. On the first day, work no more than 20% of the shift ’s duration at full intensity in the heat .

Increase the duration of time at full intensity by no more than 20% a day until workers are used to working in the heat

Drink Cool Water

Drink cool water even if you are not thirsty — at least 1 cup every 20 minute s.

Take Rest Breaks

Take enough time to recover from heat given the temperature, humidity, and conditions.

Find Shade or a Cool Area

Take breaks in a designated shady or cool location.

Dress for the Heat

Wear a hat and light- colored, loose-fitting, and breathable clothing if possible

Watch Out for Each Other

Monitor yourself and others for signs of heat illness.

If Wearing a Face Covering

Change your face covering if it gets wet or soiled. Verbally check on others frequentl y.

First Aid for Heat Illness

The following are signs of a medical emergency! Abnormal thinking or behavior ?? ? ? ? ? Slurred speech

Loss of consciousness

1 CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY

2 COOL THE WORKER RIGHT AWAY WITH WATER OR ICE

3 STAY WITH THE WORKER UNTIL HELP ARRIVES

Watch for any other signs of heat illness and act quickly. When in doubt, call 911.

If a worker experiences :

Headache or nausea

Weakness or diz ziness

Heavy sweating or hot, dry skin

Elevated body temperature

Thirst

Decreased urine output

Take these actions:

Give water to drink

Remove unnecessar y clothing

Move to a cooler area

Cool with water, ice, or a fan

Do not leave alone

Seek medical care if needed

TCEQ Occupational Licensing Exams are Going Paperless!

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Occupational Licensing section has been diligently working on revising and converting all licensing exams from paper to computer-based testing (CBT).

We are pleased to announce that beginning September 1, 2022, all TCEQ administered exams will be available at approved CBT centers. TCEQ will no longer conduct paper exam sessions, with exceptions for Americans with Disabilities Act requests.

The only two exams not offered via CBT are the OSSF Site Evaluator and the Landscape Irrigator exams, which are currently being administered by the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).

Subject: Administration of Paper Exams at the TWUA Schools

Mr. Hamilton:

Please accept this letter as formal notice, that, as of September 1, 2023, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will discontinue administering paper exams at the Texas Water Utilities Association (TWUA) school events.

On September 1, 2022, TCEQ transitioned all licensing exams to computer-based testing (CBT) and discontinued offering paper exams on a regular basis, to the public. During the transition, TCEQ continued to support TWUA by offering paper exams at those TWUA schools that had already been scheduled for that year. From September 1, 2022, through June 2023, there were a total of one hundred twenty-eight testers at eight school events, averaging sixteen testers at each school.

Moving forward, individuals who successfully complete the training at TWUA schools, will need to apply for an occupational license with TCEQ. Once the applicant meets all requirements outlined in Texas Administrative Code 30 Chapter 30, the TCEQ will notify the individual that they are eligible to register for the licensing exam at any TCEQ approved CBT center at their convenience. Individuals will have one year from the date of the approval, or up to four attempts, to pass the exam.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out

Sincerely,

Jaya Zyman, PE

Occupational Licensing & Registration Division (OLRD), Deputy Director Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

TRENCHING AND EXCAVATIONS

- WHAT ARE THE HAZARDS?

The conditions of an excavation can change during the course of work. Even a properly protected excavation or trench can become compromised.

unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.”

To manage the hazards:

Employers can help ensure that excavations are safe to work in by directing a competent person to inspect excavations:

1. Before construction begins.

2. Daily before each shift.

3. As needed throughout the shift.

4. Following rainstorms or other hazard-increasing events (such as a vehicle or other equipment approaching the edge of an excavation).

Inspections must be conducted by a competent person. OSHA defines a “competent person” as “one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions which are

A “competent person” –

1. Has training in the use of protective systems.

2. Is knowledgeable about OSHA requirements.

3. Has the authority to immediately evacuate workers from the excavation and ensure that hazardous conditions are addressed.

Note: Even if all the inspections are conducted, workers may still be in danger due to changing conditions. Workers must be trained to report changes to the competent person/supervisor. 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) states: “The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.” Training for excavation/trench work must follow the provisions in 1926 Subpart P and its appendices.

5 Steps to Personal Productivity

Hanna Moss, GovLoop

It’s common workplace wisdom that to get things done or be productive, you need to have a plan. It’s also common practice to start projects by making a list of what all needs to get done. But, there is a big difference between a to-do list and a plan. Do you know the difference?

A to-do list is simply that – a list. It’s an unorganized ledger of tasks that need to be completed at some point, by someone. While they codify objectives to execute, they do little else. In contrast, a plan is a strategy for execution. It comprises all the resources – including your own efforts and tasks – to tactically achieve an objective.

To unlock your personal productivity and really get things done, you need a plan. Follow these five steps to make a weekly plan that makes your projects achievable and helps you be as productive as possible.

1. Write It Down

The most important productivity tip we can offer is to write everything down. And we mean everything.

There are multiple reasons why making a to-do list helps improve productivity. For one, writing down information helps us retain it. It’s less likely that you’ll miss an important task if you have it written down, waiting to be crossed out once completed. Plus, you’ll get the simple satisfaction of marking off those objectives

But more than writing down your daily tasks, you should make note of anything on the horizon. For instance, if you have a project kicking off in a couple of weeks, go ahead and put that in your planner. Not only does this practice ensure that nothing falls off your radar; but writing down

upcoming tasks  helps free your mind to focus on your more imminent deadlines.

2. Break It Down

As your write down your immediate tasks, make sure to avoid a common to-do list mistake: writing down goals, rather than tasks.

The secret to a good to-do list is chronicling tasks that you can execute in a specific amount of time – often in one sitting. In contrast, goals are often too broad and take multiple steps to achieve. The problem with writing down those broad project outcomes is that they aren’t executable. They are objectives, but they are not tasks. You cannot cross them off the list after an hour or even a day of work. continued on next page...

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That doesn’t mean you should ignore your objectives. Instead, break down your goals into manageable steps. For instance, if you are planning an event you will want to write down “Call vendors” or “Send calendar holds for the date” rather than simply “plan event”.

3. Establish Priorities

As the saying goes, “You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.” While you’ll want to write down everything, you know you won’t accomplish every task in a single day. Plan for that reality by establishing priorities for what needs to get done today, what needs to get done this week, and what might simply be nice to achieve if time allows. Plan your day accordingly, separating tasks by deadline and importance.

4. Keep Your Mission & Goals Top-of-Mind

To help guide your prioritization efforts, it’s important to consider both your overarching mission and your mid-term goals. These are not the same thing, though they are equally significant to address as you prioritize your daily work.

Your mission is the long-term objective that you, as well as your team and even your organization, are working to achieve. A mission might be something executable, such as ending world hunger, but even in that case, the mission is complex and long-term.

More often, missions have no defined end state. It is something you will consistently work toward, with each task or project working to improve it. For instance, helping the American people through public service might be your goal.

Together, your mission and your goals can help you prioritize what tasks to complete, in which order, and with what amount of effort. A high-priority task will both support your mission and achieve your more defined goal.

5. Apply Your Personal Productivity Habits

Do you thrive in the mornings, when your ideas and energy are fresh? Or do you need a couple cups of coffee and some personal reflection before you can really dive into your work? There’s no wrong way to approach your day, but it’s important to understand what habits work for you. Then, adjust your schedule to accommodate your peak productivity times.

For instance, if you aren’t a morning person but get a jolt of energy right after lunch, try to schedule meetings, touch bases, or low-lift tasks for the early parts of your day. Carve out your afternoon for the more complex tasks that require more of your focus.

Of course, your personal productivity is more than just knowing what time of day you’re ready to tackle the hard stuff. You can also benefit from investigating other habits, like why you procrastinate and what sort of tasks energize you most. As you learn more about what makes you personally productive, try to adapt your approach and schedule to fit your style.

Your goal, on the other hand, should be distinctly achievable. They are the statements of what, albeit broadly, needs to happen to meet a certain objective. For instance, your goal might be to complete a project by a certain date to support department needs. Your goal might also be personal, such as sticking to a new habit for a set amount of days.

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67THAnnual East Texas Regional School

Classes Start August 29th thru 31st, 2023

Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview, Texas 75604

COURSE OFFERINGS

WATER WASTEWATER Water and Wastewater Basic Water Basic Wastewater Utilities Safety

Ground Water Production Wastewater Treatment Utilities Management

Water Distribution Wastewater Collection Utilities Calculations

Instructional Design & Evaluation-Instructor 2 Course

40 Hour course that starts at 8:30 AM on October 10th Requires Pre-Registration Member $720 Non-Member $820

Pre-Registration check-in and On-Site Registration will be from 7:30 – 9:00 AM, August 29th

Classes start at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 29th.

Final classroom locations will be available at registration table

THERE WILL BE NO WALK-UP TESTING

PRE-APPROVAL PAPERWORK MUST BE SUBMITTED TO TCEQ 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TESTING.

Exams for Class “B, C, D” and Class “I, II, & III” Certifications will be given at 1:30 pm, August 31st Contact TCEQ (512-239-6133) with any testing questions.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Holiday Inn – 300 Tuttle Circle, Longview, TX 75605 Phone: 903-663-6464

$95.00+tax for King / Double Rooms Breakfast Included https://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=HI&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=gggmc&_PMID=99801 505&GPC=twu&cn=no&viewfullsite=true

(Cutoff Date August 14, 2023) Specify TWUA East Texas Regional Water School REGISTRATION FEES

Registration fees include lunch on August 29th and 30th. Extra lunch tickets may be purchased for $15 Join TWUA and save $$$. You will also receive all the benefits of being a TWUA member.

(DEADLINE 9/30/2022)

Members Only

Pre-Registration check-in and On-Site Registration will be from 7:30 – 9:00 AM, August 29th

REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PERSON – COPY AS REQUIRED, PRINT CLEARLY

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY August 18th, 2023

For Pre-Registration: mail, call or fax completed form with credit card information, check or money order payable to T.W.U.A. / 210 E. Highway 79, Suite 101 / Hutto, TX 78634 www.twua.org

Credit card payments may be mailed, called (888-367-8982) or faxed (512-459-7124) to T.W.U.A.

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DISTRIBUTION & WASTEWATER COLLECTION | WATER SUPPLY INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN | WASTEWATER TREATMENT DESIGN

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

Individual Membership Application

Use this form to:

1) Join TWUA "At Large"

2) Join TWUA and a District/Chapter

3) Renew your TWUA Membership

Please Print Clearly

Application for:

o Active Member

o Full-Time Student

o Retired Member

o Membership Renewal

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"At Large" or District/Chapter Name:

Membership for year 20____

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SS# _______ - _______ - __________

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A portion of your TWUA Dues is allocated for a subscription to the Texas Water Utilities Journal.

Submit all dues to the TWUA Central Office: TWUA Central Office, 210 East Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Tx. 78634

For more information, Ms. Adee at: 512-279-8129. Fax: 512-459-7124.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER

ANDERSON, WILLIAM CHARLES

BETHEA, DANIEL JUSTICE

BLOHM, DOUG C

BOYD, WESTON

BRISTOW, AUSTIN LYNN

CAMPBELL, DAVID

CAVAZOS, THOMAS ANTHONY

CHAPMAN, IMMANUEL JAVAN

COPELAND, TRAVIS EMERSON

CORONADO, MARCUS

DEGROTE, PETER

DENNIS, PHILLIP

EVANS, DYLAN RUSSEL

FIELD, WAYLAN K

FONSECA, ALEJANDRO

FRAUSTO, CRISTOPHER I

GARCIA, ALEJANDRO

GRIFFIS, WADE

HASSAN, QUINTEN

HENDLEY, RICKEY WAYD

HYLES, TRAMPUS CODY

JACKSON, JEFFREY S

LARA, HECTOR M

LEEDS, RICHARD J

LUJAN, ISAAC BENNY

LYNCH, PHILLIP D

MARTINEZ, RAYNALDO

MEYER, JASON

MONTELONGO, JOSEPH A

MOORE, CALVIN MOSES

OLIVER, DAVID ALLEN

PARKS, JESTIN

PERRY, SHAUN

QUINONEZ, ERIK

ROBLES, JOANNE

RUTTI, ROBERT HAROLD

SALAZAR, LUIS A

SANCHEZ, CHRISTOPHER JADON

SANCHEZ, JOHNNY ANGEL

SANTOYO, LUIS

SCHLUND, DANIEL PATRICK

SHINNEMAN, WILLIAM J II

SKOLE, JESSE LEE

TIERRABLANCA, JAHZIEL

WEST, CLINT

WHEELER, DANIEL RAY

WILLIAMS, RICHARD

CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR

CLAUDIO, CHRISTIAN C

COBERT, WILLIAM ROY

DAVIS, JOSH LIN

DELAFUENTE, BARBARA

ESQUIBEL, BRANDON P

FREEMAN, TRAVIS F

GREER, MATTHEW D

HEYE, JEFFREY W

JONES, HARVEY R

METCALFE, JAMES L III

MORA, RUTILIO P JR

RICH, TED

SOWELL, DERRICK R

GROUND WATER

TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS B

DAWKINS, DUANE D

CLASS C

DAVIS, DUSTIN

DAWSON, BRYAN S

DEGREAT, JOSEPH L

ELAM, JAMES A

FRENCH, RYAN N

LEIJA, RYAN

LOMAS, OSVALDO

MASTAW, IAN DANIEL

MINJAREZ, MANUEL G III

MOSS, TERRANCE DEON

NELSON, LANCE

PAINTER, DAVID

PEREZ, RICARDO E SR

PUNCH, MACK A

RAMIREZ, MICHEL

ROWAN, MATTHEW DAVID

RUIZ, ERIC

SCIBA, JOSHUA L

SPANIOL, JORDAN

TUCKER, JAMES L

VANCE, CHANCELOR WILLIAM

VILLARREAL, MICHAEL LEE

SURFACE WATER

TREATMENT OPERATOR

CLASS B

BROWN, BRIAN R

FRANKLIN, GARY C

GOODE, NICHOLAS

GRYMES, JOHN E

PENA, RENE J JR

TOMLINSON, SARAH E

WORMINGTON, CLIFFORD J

WORSHAM, ERIK S

CLASS C

AGUIRRE, JOSE R

FRONTZ, COLTON EDWARD

GONZALEZ, ALAN

GONZALEZ, JOHN

GONZALEZ, MAURICIO

GUTIERREZ, KOBI N

JOHNSON, ADRIAN DEWAYNE

JONES, CHANCE

LATTIN, CHEYENNE

LOPEZ, ROBERT

MENA, ANDREA

MENCHACA, ERIC A

NACHMAN, MITCHELL

RAMIREZ, ISAAC RENE

RYAN, SEAN D

SAENZ, TONY M III

WATER DISTRIBUTION

OPERATOR

CLASS B

FREEZE, KRISTIAN B

GALICIA, HERIBERTO

GONZALEZ, ALFREDO JR

HYDE-BELL, SHELBI D

MACIAS, ERIC W

REYES, RICHARD

CLASS C

BROWN, EDWARD

CALFY, RAYMOND D JR

CANNON, TYLER JAMES

CORTEZ, GREGORIO

DEARY, TIMOTHY

DELAPAZ, RICARDO

DIXON, JEREMY SEAN

FLORES, JORGE

GRIMALDO, JULIO

HANEY, DEBORAH

HINOJOSA, JOSE R

HOETTE, RONALD

HOLDER, TYLER AUSTIN

JONES, OAKLEY BRAYDEN

KNEESE, JESSE D

LAFRANCE, MARK D JR

LOPEZ, EDILIO

LOZANO, CESAR GAMALIER

LOZANO, OMAR DE JESUS

MORALES, ESGAR

ORTIZ, EDWARD

PALOMO, LUIS OCTAVIO

RHONE, ZACHARY

SUMRALL, JAMES MICHAEL

TAMEZ, DAVID

THOMAS, JAMAL LEE

VASQUEZ, MICHAEL

WAGGONER, BRIAN KEITH

WATER OPERATOR

CLASS A

CLOUGH, RONALD E

DAVILA, RANDY K

FIELDEN, NICHOLAS K

HEANEY, FABIAN A

JOHNSON, MATTHEW D

LEEPER, ADAM R

MILLER, WILLIAM F

MYLES, EARL W JR

OLIVO, DAVID

SCOTT, THOMAS A

STRINGER, ROBERT S

License Level: D

ALEXANDER, DARIUS

ALEXANDER, TRENTON

ARMSTEAD, CHARLIE

BARTLEY, TAYLOR

BATOTCHOU, LETICIA

BERRY, KYLE

BREEDLOVE, CODY

BRITT, JACK THOMAS

BROWN, DAVID M

BROWN, MARLON LEWIS

BUI, PATRICK

CAREY, RIVER

CASTELLANOS, HUMBERTO SOLORIO

CASTILLO, ADRIAN

CASWELL, CODY

CATES, WAYLON

CORONADO, RANDY

CRAIN, JACOB PAUL

CRISTAN, SHAWN ANTHONY

DARNELL, HUNTER

DAVIS, MICHAEL DAVON

DEVILLE, JACOB ROSS

DO, CHRIS P

DOMINGUEZ, STEVE

ELIZONDO, RODOLFO

ELLS, SAMANTHA

FERGUSON, JOSEPH DELAWARE

FILOMIO, CHRISTOPHER MARCUS

FRIZZELL, JOSHUA D

GARZA, LEANDRO

GONZALEZ, ANDRES

GONZALEZ, REY JESUS

GRACIA, LUIS

GRANADOS NOGUERAS, DANIEL

ALEJANDRO

GRANT, DEZMEN

HAMBERG, JUSTIN

HAMMAN, JEREMY

HAYNES, TYRONE

HELM, DEVIN

HERNANDEZ, MICHAEL RAMON

HERRERA, ANTHONY T

HOWES, TIMOTHY SCOTT

HYDE, ZACHARY

JIMENEZ, LEONARD

JIRON, SIMON MICHAEL

JOHNSON, MICHAEL PAUL

JOHNSON, RILEY

JONES, MATT

JOSEPH, JULIAN

KEVWITCH, JONATHAN

KINNISON, JOSHUA ALLEN

LARA, AARON

LATHAM, ALYSE

LEONARD, CHRISTIAN NICHOLAS

LOGAN, NORMAN BRETT

LOMBARD, FRANSISCO

LOPEZ, TRISTEN

LOPEZBOURDETH, CAMILA

LUCKY, LUKE WADE

LUNA, MANUEL JR

MARTINEZ, EMANUEL

MCNEAL, CHRISTOPHER ROY

MENDONSA, MIYA

MERCER, RYAN MATTHEW

MILES, CHRISTOPHER

MOFFETT, KENTON

MONTOYA, ERIK SEBASTIAN

MORGAN, TYRELL SCOTT

MORIN, ANDY

MURPHREE, DANIEL MICHAEL

NATION, TIMOTHY O

NEWSOME, ROBERT NATHANIEL

OAKES, HAYDEN

OCHOA, DANIEL

PAXSON, PAT

PENA, JUAN

PENARANDA, MATTHEW

PFEIL, ROBERT JAMES

PIPPINS, ZSAPORA DEANA

PREUSS, JEFFREY

REDMAN, DAVION

RISENHOOVER, KODY

RITCHIE, MICHAEL WAYNE

RIVAS, JAIME

RIVERA, JOE

ROSS, JORDAN FITZGERALD

SALAZAR, JUSTIN

SANCHEZ, JOSE ARMANDO

SAUCEDO, JANELLE VERONICA

SAVAGE, DYLAN MOSES

SCHULZ, RANDY

SHEPARD, MATTHEW

SILGUERO, ANGEL A

SMITH, BRENDAN

SMITH, GARY LEE

SMITH, JUSTIN CRAIG

SOSA, OSCAR

SOWELL, CHRISTOPHER LEE

THOMAS, JOHN

VALLADARES, CHRISTIAN

VARGAS, JULIAN

VELASQUEZ, DANIEL

WALSH, NORA

WALTERS, CLYDE EDWARD

WARE, THOMAS

WILSON, BRANDEN M

WITTMAN, CHASE A WOODS, JAMES

YANEZ, JAYCEN

WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR

COLLECTIONS I

ADCOX, DEWAIN

BELCHER, HAGHAN

BELLINGHAM, LOGAN

BILLS, ASHTON

CAMPBELL, SAM

CHRISTIAN, STEFFANIE

CONNOLLY, STEPHEN

FUENTES, JULIAN

GARZA, JUAN

GEORGE, BRYCE

GONZALES, JUAN

GUTHRIE, ZACHARY TATE

HAUGEN, BENJAMIN

HEBERT, LATOSHA

KLATT, ELIZABETH JO

Wipes when flushed and combined with other products and grease that is poured down drains, create "fatbergs". Once they enter the sewer lines, they can accumulate and cause backups, damaging the city's infrastructure.

MARTINEZ, COREY

MEDEL, VALENTE

PERKINS, MICHAEL

RAMIREZ, FABIAN

RIVERA, JOE

RODRIGUEZ, ZACHARY ROMAN

SALINAS, JONATHAN

SANDERS, JOHN

TIJERINA, ALEXANDER PETER

TUBBS, LARRY H

COLLECTIONS II

AGUILAR, BERNARDO J JR

CRUZ, WILMER ALEXANDER

CURRY, WILLIE SYLVESTER

DEVRIES, JON

FYFFE, CASEY S

GONZALEZ, RENE

JOHNSON, RODGER D II

JONES, OAKLEY BRAYDEN

MANUEL, DAQUINN

MCMEEN, BRANDON J

PASILLAS, JEFF

SMITH, BENJAMIN SCOTT

SUMRALL, JAMES MICHAEL

UBALLE, JUAN SIMON

WINDSOR, CHRISTOPHER ALAN

COLLECTIONS III

BENDKOWSKI, ROBERT W

DLABAJ, HUNTER

DUENAS, DAVID A

JOHNSON, MARIO

REBOLLAR, JESUS C

SALGADO, OSCAR N

URESTE, LOUIE SR

YOHO, JACOB C

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

OPERATOR

CLASS A

CASTILLO NAVARRO, DANIEL

DAZEY, BOBBY D

FRANCO, MARCOS M JR

GARCIA, JESSE C III

GUTIERREZ, JOAQUIN G JR

LEAL, JOE JR

PETTIT, JOSHUA L

PFIESTER, TOM

ROCKOWITZ, DALTON

CLASS B

BRETT, JOSIAH

COLBERT, BRIAN W

COOLEY, JEFFREY MORGAN

GARCIA, EMILIO III

GUERRERO, NICHOLAS J

HELTON, JEFFERY

HESTER, DANIEL C

HOLDER, CHARLES B

HUERTA, JESUS

LYON, KIELEY

MCCLAIN, MURRAY A

MCCOLL, KENNETH D

MCNIEL, DALTON E

MILES, SETH C

MILLER, ANTHONY

MORAS, ROBERT D

OSINSKI, DONNIE

PHILLIPS, STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER

SABOLSICE, ERIC J

SHELDON, LUKE V

SPAZIANI, SHANE

TORRES, ERIC ANTHONY

WALLACE, JACK G

WYLIE, RICHARD R

CLASS C

ALPHA, BRYAN

AMADOR, DANTE OMAR

ARNOLD, MICHAEL PERRY

BARRETT, TRAVIS M

BOETHEL, DAVID WAYNE

BRAVO, ISRAEL

BROOKS-DEARY, MYKEL

BURNS, TERENCE LYNN

CREWS, JERRY W

DECHAUME, BRINDON KYLE

DRYDEN, BLAKE A

FRENZEL, CHRIS BRIAN

GUERRA, DOMINGO

HARRIS, JOSHUA CAI

HERRERA, JOHN

JACKSON, JAMES STANTON

JAHEN, ELIAS

KING, JASON M

MCCRAY, MARK MICHAEL

MCQUATTERS, TANNER JAMES

MLAK, JEFFREY J

MORALES, JOSE J

NEUGENT, JERRY DALE

ROMERO, ROBERT AARON

SHARP, RYAN THOMAS

SMITH, DEREK JASON

SMITH, JUSTIN

STOUT, GARY J

VEGA, ISRAEL

CLASS D

BAILEY, TOM

BARTHOLOMEE, RYAN GEOFFREY

BESHERSE, GARY

BRADLEY, WENDELL EARL

BROWN, TRENTON

BUENTELLO, JOHN C

CARBAUGH, SHANE

CATTERSON, ALLEN D

CHATHAM, ANDREW BYRON

CHAVEZ, DANIEL

CLARK, JAMES CHRISTOPHER

CLAYTON, BRANDON

DAVIGNON, MICHAEL

DAVIS, DARVIN

DELAO, ARTURO

ELLIOTT, KYLE ANTHONY

ESTRADA, MANUEL

ESTRADA, MATTHEW

GARCIA, MARCOS

GARZA, GERARDO HECTOR III

GOLDEN, RAMON L

HENDERSON, JONATHAN MICHAEL

HRIVNATZ, DEVON LEE

JOHNSON, JOHNNY DANTE

JONES, DYMOND DESIREE

JONES, KENNETH CHARLES

JOSEPH ANTONY, FNU

KEYES, JUSTIN

KRIDER, DANIEL

KYLE, BRITTANY RAYE

LAPERNA, SARAH

LOW, HEATHER DAWN

MACKEY, GEORGE D III

MAGARIN, JOSEPH MICHAEL

MAHON, CODY

MANCHA, LENNIS

MANJARREZ, DAVID

MANN, CODY WAYLAND

MASON, GABRIEL

MCPHERSON, KENNETH SHANE

MEDINA, JAMES A

MOLINA, VICTOR MANUEL

MONTEZ, ERIC

MORENO, ALFREDO

MUNOZ, RODRIGO

OATES, STUART RANDALL

OTERO, JESUS

PENICK, BRANDON F

PUGH, BYRON MATTHEW

ROBINSON, JOHN

RODRIGUEZ, ANDRES ELOY

RODRIGUEZ, CHRISTINA MARIE

SEGURA, EDUARDO

STARK, LUCAS SAMUEL

STEVENS, JARED

SWEARINGEN, JEFFREY

TAYLOR, MARCUS DEWAYNE

TAYLOR, PHILLIP RAY

TIJERINA, TIMOTHY

TYE, KEVIN

VELEZ, DANIEL ALEXANDER

VILLARREAL, ROBERT JOSEPH

WAGNER, JOSEPH C

WARREN, NORRIS

WHITEHEAD, DALTON THOMAS

WILLIAMS, TYLER DANIEL

WOLF, CHARLIE

With the onset of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the Governor’s Proclamation of a state of disaster in Texas, TCEQ intends to offer flexibility to licensees and applicants who were in the process of renewing or receiving an occupational license and were impacted by this outbreak.

With the onset of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the Governor’s Proclamation of a state of disaster in Texas, TCEQ intends to offer flexibility to licensees and applicants who were in the process of renewing or receiving an occupational license and were impacted by this outbreak

In the interest of safety, paper exams have been cancelled through 2020. However, there are some computer-based testing centers that remain open. To schedule a computer-based exam, please contact the CBT centers near you to verify if they are still operating. For other questions or concerns, please email licenses@tceq.texas.gov

Operators desiring to TEST, should contact TCEQ in regards to testing. There are some computer-based testing centers that remain open. To schedule a computer-based exam, please contact the CBT centers near you to verify if they are still operating. For other questions or concerns, please email licenses@ tceq.texas.gov.

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

18TH ANNUAL FAR WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL

AUGUST 15-17, 2023

PECOS COUNTY CIVIC CENTER, 1574 AIRPORT DR., FORT STOCKTON, TX ACADEMIC OFFERINGS

WATER WASTEWATER

WATER/WASTEWATER

Basic Water Basic Wastewater Safety

Groundwater Production

REGISTRATION FEES

TWUA Member Non-Member

Pre-Registration (by August 9, 2023) $300 $400

On-Site Registration $350 $450

Registration fees include course materials and refreshments. Lunch will not be provided. TCEQ exams will be given at 1:00 on Thursday, August 17, 2023

Anyone wanting to TEST at the conclusion of the training MUST pre-register electronically with TCEQ 30 days prior to event and pay the $111.00 fee online at the TCEQ website.

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Fairfield Inn & Suites located at 2751 West IH 10 has offered participants of the school a special rate of $129 per room Please contact them at (432) 299-2252 and mention the Water School

POOL & DART TOURNAMENTS

Pool & Dart Tournaments will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15 at Stixx, 1216 N Hwy 285 in Fort Stockton. Cost is $20 per person per tournament. Each tournament is a blind draw team event.

REGISTRATION FORM

PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 1508 WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE SEPT. 1, 2017, THIS NOTICE SHALL SERVE TO INFORM THAT SPECIFIC CRIMINAL HISTORY COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT AND AFFECT A PERSON’S ABILITY TO RECEIVE A TCEQ ISSUED OPERATOR’S LICENSE. PARTICIPATING IN ANY TWUA AFFILIATED OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE(S) DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR IN ANY WAY IMPLY YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO TEST OR RECEIVE A STATE ISSUED OPERATOR’S LICENSE.

Name _________________________ Social Security or TCEQ License #

Address ____________ ___________________City __________________ State _____ Zip_______

Daytime Phone _______________________ Representing _________________________________________

Email Address Course Selection __

TWUA Member ____Yes __ No Will you be taking a TCEQ License Exam _____Yes _____No

Credit Card # Exp. Date ________ Security Code ______

Cardholder Name (Printed)__________

Credit Card Billing Address______________________________________________________________________

Email Address for Receipt _______

Payment MUST accompany registration. No purchase orders accepted. No refunds will be made; however, substitutions are allowed. Credit card registrations may be mailed, or faxed to (512) 459-7124. You can register online at www.twua.org Make checks payable to Permian Basin Regional School and mail to PO Box 12604, Odessa, TX, 79768 If you have any questions, please contact Norma Clark at (432) 528-1608