2026 Central Biological Wastewater School
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2026 Central Biological Wastewater School

 Export to Your Calendar 4/20/2026 to 4/24/2026
When: 4/20 - 4/24/2026
Where: McKimmon Center
1101 Gorman St
Raleigh, North Carolina  27606
United States
Contact: Ben Tillman
BTillman@nconewater.org


Online registration is available until: 4/6/2026
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2026 Central Biological Wastewater Treatment School

The objective of the school is to REVIEW the proper operation of wastewater treatment systems, including laws and regulations, equipment employed in plants, and the ability to describe the general operation requirements for such plants. This curriculum is designed to assist the individual in preparation for the North Carolina Biological Wastewater Operator Exam.


This school is held concurrently with the Physical/Chemical School and the Maintenance Technologist School. View the other courses available HERE.

 

Course Schedule: Biological Wastewater Treatment (Grade 1 - 4)

 

 

Monday, April 20th

 Tuesday, April 21st

Wednesday, April 22nd

Thursday, April 23rd

Friday, April 24th

7:15am

Check-In

 Check-In

Check-In

Check-In

Check-In

8:00am

Biological Wastewater Treatment (1-4)

 Biological Wastewater Treatment (1-4)

Biological Wastewater Treatment (1-4)

Biological Wastewater Treatment (1-4)

Biological Wastewater Treatment (1-4)

9:00am

10:00am

11:00am

12:00pm

Lunch Provided by NC1W
(12:15-1:00)

 Lunch Provided by NC1W
(12:15-1:00)

Lunch Provided by NC1W
(12:15-1:00)

Lunch Provided by NC1W
(12:15-1:00)

Lunch Provided for Bio 2 & Bio 4 Only by NC1W
(12:15-1:00)

1:00pm

Biological Wastewater Treatment (1-4)

 Biological Wastewater Treatment (1-4) Biological Wastewater Treatment (1-4) 
 

Biological Wastewater Treatment (1-4)

 Biological Wastewater Treatment (2 & 4)
 

2:00pm

3:00pm

4:00pm

5:00pm

School Closes at 5:30

 School Closes at 5:30

School Closes at 5:30

School Closes at 5:30

 School Closes at 5:30

All course classes will be held at the McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, North Carolina. Each grade/level (e.g., Collections II) will have specific “tracks” of sessions to attend throughout the morning and afternoon. Final class schedules will be provided one week before school. Please note that NC One Water does NOT offer breakfast or dinner on any school days. Breaks will be scheduled between instructors throughout each day.

Registration for an NC One Water School course does NOT include registration for the formal operator exam. Please see the NC DEQ website for more information on the Drinking Water Operator exam and Wastewater Operator exam.

 

Pricing & Registration

EARLY
NOW – February 17th
STANDARD
Feb 18th – March 18th
LATE
After March 18th
CLASS Member Utility Non-Member Member Utility Non-Member Member Utility Non-Member
BioWW Grade 1 $499.00 $521.50 $544.00 $544.00 $566.50 $589.00 $589.00 $611.50 $634.00
BioWW Grade 2 $518.00 $540.50 $563.00 $563.00 $585.50 $608.00 $608.00 $630.50 $653.00
BioWW Grade 3 $505.00 $527.50 $550.00 $550.00 $572.50 $595.00 $595.00 $617.50 $640.00
BioWW Grade 4 $534.00 $556.50 $579.00 $579.00 $601.50 $624.00 $624.00 $646.50 $669.00

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Course Materials (click to expand)

 

NC One Water Provides the Following for All Courses:

  • School Notebook, including the Course Needs-to-Know Manuals
  • Digital Links to all Class Presentations in PDF Format
  • USB containing all Class Presentations in PDF Format

 

Recommended Textbooks (click to expand)

 

Please note that our review schools do not work directly out of these textbooks, and they are not required to take our courses. We recommend these textbooks as fundamental training resources prior to taking the review school and before sitting for the state exam.

Biological Wastewater Treatment Grade 1

Biological Wastewater Treatment Grade 2, 3, 4

 

 

OPTIONAL Binders (click to expand)

 

All students will receive a web link with the school presentations in PDF format sent one week before the school begins, and students may print them on their own if desired. Students will also receive a USB drive of the presentations on-site at the school.

NC1W can provide a printed binder of class presentations IN ADVANCE for $150 per binder. Please note that binders are not a required part of registration.

See the “Optional Presentation Binder Add-On” on the registration page when completing enrollment. Binder orders must be pre-purchased by February 9th, 2026.

 

CEU Hours (click to expand)

 

Biological Wastewater Treatment Grade 1

Approved for 31.0 continuing education hours (CEUs) for wastewater operators by the NCWPCSOCC. Students who miss 20% or more of classes will fail to receive certificate of completion. WPCSOCC Course ID: BE07110501.

 

Biological Wastewater Treatment Grade 2

Approved for 38.0 continuing education hours (CEUs) for wastewater operators by the NCWPCSOCC. Students who miss 20% or more of classes will fail to receive certificate of completion. WPCSOCC Course ID: BE07110502.

 

Biological Wastewater Treatment Grade 3

Approved for 35.0 continuing education hours (CEUs) for wastewater operators by the NCWPCSOCC. Students who miss 20% or more of classes will fail to receive certificate of completion. WPCSOCC Course ID: BE07120501.

 

Biological Wastewater Treatment Grade 4

Approved for 39.0 continuing education hours (CEUs) for wastewater operators by the NCWPCSOCC. Students who miss 20% or more of classes will fail to receive certificate of completion. WPCSOCC Course ID: BE07120502.

 

Lodging (click to expand)

 

Hilton Garden Inn - Cary

 

TownePlace Suite Raleigh - University Area

 

Holiday Inn Express Suites - SW NC State

 

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: NC One Water does not solicit outside help to book rooms for attendees or exhibitors. All bookings should go through the hotels directly.

 

Questions or Need Assistance?

Please contact Ben Tillman at BTillman@nconewater.org with any questions or concerns. 

For questions regarding CEU/PDH, contact Paul Willeboordse at PWilleboordse@nconewater.org 

 

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