2026 Central Backflow/Cross-Connection
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 Export to Your Calendar 3/9/2026 to 3/13/2026
Where: McKimmon Center
1101 Gorman St
Raleigh, North Carolina  27606
United States
Contact: Ben Tillman
BTillman@nconewater.org


Online registration is available until: 2/24/2026
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This course is a part of the 2026 Central Collection and Distribution School

The objective of the school is to REVIEW the basic concepts in the proper operation and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The curriculum will provide information that should be helpful in preparing a participant for the mandatory certification exams in Water Distribution, Backflow, and Wastewater Collection.

 

This school includes courses for Water Distribution (C, B, & A) & Shoring, Wastewater Collection (I, II, III, and IV), Backflow Prevention/Cross-Connection Control, Meter Technician, and Basic Confined Space Entry Operation. View the other courses available in this school HERE.

 

Cross Connection and Backflow

 Course Schedule

 

 

Tuesday, March 10th

Wednesday, March 11th

Thursday, March 12th

Friday, March 13th

7:00am

Check-In

Check-In

Check-In

Check-In

8:00am

Cross Connection and Backflow

Cross Connection and Backflow

Cross Connection and Backflow

Cross Connection and Backflow

9:00am

10:00am

11:00am

12:00pm

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

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

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

School Closes at 12:00PM
Lunch NOT Provided

1:00pm

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 Cross Connection and Backflow

2:00pm

 

3:00pm

4:00pm

 School Closes at 4:00  School Closes at 4:00 School Closes at 4:00 

All course classes will be held at the Raleigh Water Field Operation, 3324 Lake Woodard Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Final class schedules will be provided one week before school. Please note that breakfast and dinner are NOT provided by NC One Water on any of the school days. Breaks will be scheduled in 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

SHORING IS REQUIRED TO SIT FOR THE C-DISTRIBUTION EXAM.


 EARLY
NOW – January 23rd

STANDARD
January 24th – February 25th

LATE
After February 25th

CLASS

Member

 Utility Member

 Non-Member

Member

Utility Member

Non-Member

Member

Utility Member

Non-Member

Cross Connection and Backflow  $460.00 $482.50 $505.00 $505.00 $527.50 $550.00  $550.00 $572.50 $595.50

 

 

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Course Materials (click to expand)

 

NC One Water Provides the Following for All Courses:

  • Textbook – “Backflow Prevention: Theory and Practice” 3rd Edition
  • School Notebook, including the Course Needs-to-Know Manuals
  • Math Formula Sheet & Review Guide
  • Digital Links to all Class Presentations in PDF Format
  • USB containing all Class Presentations in PDF Format

 

NC One Water Provides the Following for Shoring:

  • Excavation Trenching & Shoring Operations Booklet

 

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 Hour s ( click to expand)

 

Cross Connection and Backflow

Approved Wastewater Operators: This course is approved by the WPCSOCC for 25.0 continuing education hours (CEUs). Students who miss 20% or more of classes will not receive a Certificate of Completion. Course ID: CE11160012

Water Treatment Facility Operators, Distribution Operators, Cross Connection/Backflow Operators: This course is approved by the NCWTFOCB for 25.0 professional growth hours (PGH) for continuing education (CEUs). Students who miss 20% or more of classes will not receive a Certificate of Completion.

 

Lodging (click to expand)

 

Hilton Garden Inn - Cary

  • Hotel Block Link: TBD

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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