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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
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Tuesday,
March 10th
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Wednesday,
March 11th
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Thursday,
March 12th
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Friday,
March 13th
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7:00am
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Check-In
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Check-In
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Check-In
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Check-In
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8:00am
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Cross Connection and Backflow
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Cross Connection and Backflow
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Cross Connection and Backflow
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9:00am
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10:00am
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11:00am
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12:00pm
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Lunch Provided by NC1W (12:00-1:00)
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Lunch Provided by NC1W (12:00-1:00)
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Lunch Provided by NC1W (12:00-1:00)
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School Closes at 12:00PM Lunch NOT Provided
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1:00pm
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2:00pm
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3:00pm
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4:00pm
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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.
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EARLY
NOW – January 23rd
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STANDARD
January 24th – February 25th
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LATE
After February 25th
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CLASS
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Member
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Utility Member
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Non-Member
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Member
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Utility Member
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Non-Member
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Utility Member
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Non-Member
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$460.00 |
$482.50 |
$505.00 |
$505.00 |
$527.50 |
$550.00 |
$550.00 |
$572.50 |
$595.50 |
Register NOW!
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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
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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
- 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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