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Water Regulations Seminar

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

2026 Water Regulations Seminar

Location & Event Details

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
In-Person Location: McKimmon Conference and Training Center, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
Virtual: Zoom
Registration Closes: August 7, 2026

This seminar will update attendees on recent regulatory developments related to water systems. Persons actually writing and interpreting the rules for the EPA and NC DWQ will be presenting, so this is your chance to get first-hand knowledge of the regulations and compliance issues.

We always recommenced attending in person, but if you can't make it this time, register to join us online!

Seminar Agenda

Time	Topic	Speaker / Organization
7:30 – 8:00 AM	REGISTRATION & NETWORKING
8:30 – 8:35 AM	Welcome and Announcements	Allison Spinelli OWASA
8:35 – 8:50 AM	AWWA/WEF Legislative Fly-in Debrief	Adam Sharpe , HDR Allison Spinelli , OWASA
8:50 – 9:50 AM	Lead & Copper Rule: Current Requirements and What’s Next (LCRR + LCRI)	Noah Barnett & Stephanie Galindo NC DEQ
9:50 – 10:10 AM	SESSION BREAK AND NETWORKING
10:10 – 10:50 AM	Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR): Revised Rule Requirements	Victoria Boudiette NC DEQ
10:50 – 11:35 AM	UCMR 5 Overview and UCMR 6 Preview	Paul Jackson Pace Analytical
11:35 – 11:55 AM	Perchlorate’s Regulatory History and Recent EPA actions	Andrew Jarman NC DEQ
11:55 – 12:55 PM	LUNCH
12:55 – 1:25 PM	Current and Upcoming PFAS Rule Requirements	Trey Alpi NC DEQ
1:25 - 1:50 PM	Practical Considerations of PFAS – Drinking Water	Speaker TBD
1:50 – 2:20 PM	Practical Considerations of PFAS – Stormwater/Wastewater/Biosolids	Terry Goss AECOM
2:20 – 2:40 PM	SESSION BREAK AND NETWORKING
2:40 – 3:10 PM	Nutrient Management in North Carolina: Rules, Costs, and What Utilities Should Expect	JD Solomon EMC
3:10 – 3:30 PM	NPDES Permits & 1,4-Dioxane: Regulatory and Compliance Updates	Speaker TBD NC DEQ
3:30 – 4:00 PM	Microplastics Source Water Research in North Carolina	Dr. Barbara Doll NCSU
4:00 – 4:15 PM	Microplastics Utility Attendees Poll , Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways	Allison Spinelli OWASA
4:15 PM	Certificates of Attendance for 6.0 CEUs for both Water and Wastewater programs awarded .	NC One Water

Tickets & Pricing

Registration Type	EARLY	STANDARD	LATE
Registration Type	05/01/26- 06/13/26	06/14/26-07/30/26	After 07/30/26
Member	$204.00	$249.00	$294.00
Utility Member	$226.50	$271.50	$316.50
Non-Member	$249.00	$294.00	$339.00
Virtual Member	$180.00	$225.00	$270.00
Virtual Utility Member	$202.50	$247.50	$292.50
Virtual Non-Member	$225.00	$270.00	$315.00

Contact Hours

Seminar CEU/PDH Hours Offered: 6 hours
- Water Course ID: 142976
- Wastewater Course ID: CE07122201

2026 Biosolids Management Seminar

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

2026 Biosolids Management Seminar

Location & Event Details

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
In-Person Location: Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility, 8500 Battle Bridge Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
Virtual: Microsoft Teams
Registration Closes: August 14, 2026

Organized by the NC One Water Biosolids Workgroup, this annual seminar aims to explore areas of concern of residuals and biosolids management in the wastewater sector. Topics that are covered include emerging issues, advancements in treatment and resource recovery technologies, evolving regulatory frameworks, and operational strategies.

Multi-regional perspectives from academic researchers, regulatory agencies, public utilities, and legal professionals will be represented in the full-day technical program, which includes presentations and panel Q&A discussions. Designed for professionals of all experience levels, the seminar is intended to provide an integrated, forward‑looking perspective of residuals and biosolids management.

This year we are offering a virtual option for the main seminar on 8/20/2026. We always recommenced attending in person, but if you can't make it this time, register to join us online!

Pre-Seminar Tour: Neuse River RRF Tour

Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes walking tour of the Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility. Participants will get a firsthand look at the plant's advanced biosolids treatment processes, from thickening through pre-dewatering, screening, THP, digestion, post-dewatering, and product load-out, as well as the biogas RNG system.

Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 8545, 8500 Battle Bridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
CEUs/PDHs: 2 hours

Pre-Seminar Happy Hour

Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: TBD

Seminar Agenda

Time	Topic	Speaker / Organization
8:00 – 8:20 AM	CHECK-IN, COFFEE & NETWORKING
8:20 – 8:30 AM	Welcome and Housekeeping	Jackie Yeh NC1 Biosolids Chair
8:30 – 9:00 AM	Biosolids Use – Statewide Perspective	Bob Rubin NC State University
9:00 – 9:30 AM	NRRRF THP Integration and Biosolids Benefits Achieved	SPEAKER TBD City of Raleigh/Consultant
9:30 – 10:00 AM	DC Water BLOOM Program	Chris Peot / April Thompson DC Water
10:00 – 10:15 AM	SESSION BREAK AND NETWORKING
10:15 – 10:45 AM	Western Wake Thermal Drying	Josh Cummings Town of Cary
10:45 – 11:15 AM	WSSC THP, Class A Biosolids, and RNG	Malcolm Taylor WSSC Water
11:15 – 11:45 AM	Panel Discussion	All A.M. Speakers
11:45 – 12:30 PM	LUNCH
12:30 – 1:30 PM	Biosolids Beneficial Reuse – A National Perspective	Dr. Sally Brown University of Washington
1:30 – 1:50 PM	NRRRF Bioenergy Recovery	SPEAKER TBD City of Raleigh/Consultant
1:50 – 2:05 PM	SESSION BREAK AND NETWORKING
2:05 – 2:25 PM	Hendersonville Thermal Drying	Zachary Trammel McKim and Creed
2:25 – 2:45 PM	Brunswick County – The Case for Dewatering	SPEAKER TBD Hazen/Brunswick County
2:45 – 3:15 PM	Latest Legal Status and Challenges	Paul Calamita AquaLaw
3:15 – 3:45 PM	Panel Discussion	All P.M. Speakers
3:45 – 4:00 PM	Closing Discussion and Seminar Survey	Jackie Yeh / Peter NC1 Biosolids Chair

Tickets & Pricing

Registration Type	EARLY	STANDARD	LATE
Registration Type	Now Until 06/20/26	06/21/26-08/06/26	After 08/06/26
Member	$204.00	$249.00	$294.00
Utility Member	$226.50	$271.50	$316.50
Non-Member	$249.00	$294.00	$339.00
Virtual Member (8/20/26 Only)	$180.00	$225.00	$270.00
Virtual Utility Member (8/20/26 Only)	$202.50	$247.50	$292.50
Virtual Non-Member (8/20/26 Only)	$225.00	$270.00	$315.00

Contact Hours

Tour CEU/PDH Hours Offered: 2 hours
Seminar CEU/PDH Hours Offered: 6 hours
WW #: CE02262606 (tour) & CE04152501 (seminar)

Lodging Information

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
421 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Rate: $179.00 per night
Last Day to Book: Sunday, July 19, 2026

Booking Link: Click here to book your group rate
Or call 1-800-325-3535 and mention hotel code "N2O".

Water Utility Operations & Tech Institute - DAY 1

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Water Utility Operations & Tech Institute - (8/25)

Tuesday, August 25, 2025

Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility (8500 Battle Bridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610)

Raleigh Water employees contact Sarah Sterling at SSterling@nconewater.org to register

Tentative Agenda: Coming soon!

Interested in presenting? Contact Mary Brice at mary.brice@hdrinc.com.

Continuing Education:

Wastewater Operators: This seminar is approved by the WPCSOCC for 6.0 contact hours for continuing education. Must be present for entire class to receive certificate of attendance. Course ID: CE06132301
Water Treatment Facility Operators, Distribution Operators, Cross Connection/Backflow Operators: This seminar is approved for 6.0 contact hours for continuing education by the NCWTFOCB. Must be present for the entire class to receive certificate of attendance. Course ID: 165052
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS: This course is approved for 6 PDHs.

Pricing:

STANDARD REGISTRATION (5/13-8/11)	Member	Util. Member	Non-Member
Water Utility Operations & Tech Institute	$249.00	$271.50	$294.00

Water Utility Operations & Tech Institute - DAY 2

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Water Utility Operations & Tech Institute - (8/25)

Tuesday, August 25, 2025

Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility (8500 Battle Bridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610)

Raleigh Water employees contact Sarah Sterling at SSterling@nconewater.org to register

Tentative Agenda: Coming soon!

Interested in presenting? Contact Mary Brice at mary.brice@hdrinc.com.

Continuing Education:

Wastewater Operators: This seminar is approved by the WPCSOCC for 6.0 contact hours for continuing education. Must be present for entire class to receive certificate of attendance. Course ID: CE06132301
Water Treatment Facility Operators, Distribution Operators, Cross Connection/Backflow Operators: This seminar is approved for 6.0 contact hours for continuing education by the NCWTFOCB. Must be present for the entire class to receive certificate of attendance. Course ID: 165052
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS: This course is approved for 6 PDHs.

Pricing:

STANDARD REGISTRATION (5/13-8/11)	Member	Util. Member	Non-Member
Water Utility Operations & Tech Institute	$249.00	$271.50	$294.00

Utility Management Seminar: Leading with Insight

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Utility Management Seminar: Leading with Insight

Are you ready to evolve from a technical expert into a strategic leader? Join NC One Water’s Utility Management Workgroup for our annual seminar designed to tackle the unique challenges of the modern water industry.

As utility professionals, we all know that leading people, managing change, and communicating effectively can be just as challenging as the technical work we handle every day. Whether it’s dealing with difficult customer interactions, navigating tough internal conversations, keeping teams engaged, or addressing ongoing workforce challenges, these are shared experiences across utilities of all sizes.

This seminar brings together peers and experienced practitioners to exchange real world lessons learned and practical strategies for managing in water and wastewater industries. The presentations will be interactive and include breakout sessions, giving participants the opportunity to engage in discussion, share perspectives, and work through common challenges together. Attendees will leave with relatable insights and tools they can apply immediately within their own organizations.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
In Person Location: Neuse River WWTP | 8500 Battle Bridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
Virtual Option: via Microsoft Teams

To receive CEUs for a Virtual Seminar, attendees must be logged in at the beginning and must remain logged in through the end of the session & attendees must be on camera at all times during the presentations. Visibility and participation will be monitored.

Agenda

Tentative / Subject to Change

8 - 8:30 a.m.	Registration/Welcome
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.	Effective Communication Gerardo Racioppi, CFPUA Heidi Hackett, CFPUA
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.	Enhancing Relationships Through Emotional Intelligence Heidi Hackett, CFPUA
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.	Break
11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Building High-Performing Teams: Trust and Culture in Utility Management Ed Gagnon, Customer Service Solutions
12 – 1 p.m.	Lunch
1 - 2 p.m.	Crucial Conversations Quentin Bivens, Durham Water
2 - 2:15 p.m.	Break
2:15 – 3:15 pm	Who Does What? Aligning Roles to Drive Successful Organizational Change Chip Harris, Raftelis
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.	Tackling Workforce Challenges: Quick Win Strategies Christy Ihlo, UNC School of Government Environmental Finance Center
4:15 - 4:30 p.m.	Closing

Registration & Pricing

Choose the format that fits your schedule.

Category	In-Person	Virtual
Member	$249.00	$224.00
Utility Member	$271.50	$246.50
Non-Member	$294.00	$269.00

Registration Status: OPEN NOW
Registration Deadline: September 10, 2026
CEU/PDH Credits:

Wastewater Operators: This seminar is approved by the WPCSOCC for 6.0 continuing education hours (CEUs). Attendees must be present for entire seminar to receive a Certificate of Completion for 6.0 hours. Course ID: Pending

Water Treatment Facility Operators, Distribution Operators, Cross Connection/Backflow Operators: This seminar is approved by the NCWTFOCB for 6.0 professional growth hours (PGHs) for continuing education (CEUs). Attendees must be present for entire seminar to receive a Certificate of Completion for 6.0 hours. Course ID: 260038 (Morning) & 260039 (Afternoon)

Professional Engineers: This seminar is approved for 6.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Attendees must be present for entire seminar to receive a Certificate of Completion for 6.0 hours.