BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID://NC1W//219970 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261007T113834 VTIMEZONE:America/New_York DTSTART:20260831T110000Z DTEND:20260904T210000Z UID:219970 SUMMARY:2026 Backflow/Cross-Connection - Western CD School LOCATION:Emergency Medical Services, Station 1, Morganton, NC, 28655 DESCRIPTION:2026 Backflow/Cross-Connection - Western CD School\n\n08/31/26 07:00 AM EST\n - 09/04/26 05:00 PM EST\Description:\n\n\n\n\nNC One Water Certification School\n\n2026 Western Backflow/Cross-Connection Course\n\n \n\nThe objective of the course is to REVIEW the principles of cross-connection control and backflow prevention, including applicable laws and regulations, the types of backflow prevention assemblies, and the proper procedures for testing and maintaining them. This curriculum is designed to assist the individual in preparation for the North Carolina Cross-Connection/Backflow Operator exam.\n\nThis course is held as part of the 2026 Western Collection and Distribution School. View the other courses available in this school here.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Dates\n\n August 31 to September 4, 2026:\n Cross-Connection / Backflow\n \n \n \n \n Location\n\n Emergency Medical Services, Station 1\n 2611 Hwy 18 S., Morganton, NC 28655\n\n Get directions →\n \n \n \n \n\n\nCourse Schedule\n\nAll course classes will be held at Emergency Medical Services, Station 1 in Morganton. Final class schedules will be provided one week before the school. NC One Water does not provide breakfast or dinner on any school days. Breaks will be scheduled between instructors throughout each day.\n\n\n\n \n \n Time\n Monday,\n August 31\n Tuesday,\n September 1\n Wednesday,\n September 2\n Thursday,\n September 3\n Friday,\n September 4\n \n \n 7:30 AM\n Check-In\n -\n -\n -\n -\n \n \n 8:00 AM\n –\n 12:00 PM\n Cross Connection and Backflow\n Cross Connection and Backflow\n Cross Connection and Backflow\n Cross Connection and Backflow\n Cross Connection and Backflow\n \n \n 12:00 PM\n Lunch (provided) 12:00–1:00 PM\n Lunch (provided) 12:00–1:00 PM\n Lunch (provided) & Vendor Showcase 12:00–1:30 PM\n Lunch (provided) 12:00–1:00 PM\n School Closes at 12:00 PM\n Lunch NOT Provided\n \n \n 1:00 PM\n –\n 4:00 PM\n Cross Connection and Backflow\n Cross Connection and Backflow\n Cross Connection and Backflow\n Cross Connection and Backflow\n Not in Session\n \n \n 4:00 PM\n Classes End at 4:00\n Classes End at 4:00\n Classes End at 4:00\n Classes End at 4:00\n  \n \n \n\n\n\nPricing & Registration\n\n\n\n \n \n Course\n Standard\n July 14 – August 17\n \n \n Member\n Utility Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n Cross Connection and Backflow\n $505.00\n $527.50\n $550.00\n \n \n\n\n\nPlease note: 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 the Wastewater Operator exam.\n\nAugust 17, 2026: Online registration ends and registrations are no longer eligible for refunds.\n\nWhat's Included (Click to expand)\n\n\nAll Students Receive\n\n\n \n \n  \n Textbook, "Backflow Prevention: Theory and Practice" 3rd Edition\n \n \n  \n School notebook, including the Course Needs-to-Know Manuals\n \n \n  \n Math Formula Sheet & Review Guide\n \n \n  \n Digital links to all class presentations in PDF format\n \n \n  \n USB drive containing all class presentations in PDF format\n \n \n\n\n\n\nOptional Printed Binder (Click to expand)\n\n\nAll students receive a web link with school presentations in PDF format one week before the school and a USB drive of the presentations on-site. Students may print materials themselves if desired.\n\nNC One Water can provide a printed binder of class presentations in advance for $150 per binder. Binders are not required for registration. Select the "Optional Presentation Binder Add-On" on the registration page when completing enrollment.\n\nAugust 7, 2026: Last day to pre-purchase a printed binder.\n\n\n\nRecommended Textbook (Click to expand)\n\n\nOur review courses do not work directly out of this textbook, and it is not required to attend. It is provided to each student at the school and is recommended as a fundamental training resource before the review course and before sitting for the state exam.\n\n\n \n \n  \n Backflow Prevention: Theory and Practice, 3rd Edition (University of Florida TREEO Center)\n \n \n\n\n\n\nCEU / PDH Hours (Click to expand)\n\n\nCross Connection and Backflow\n\n\n \n \n  \n Approved Wastewater Operators: Approved by the WPCSOCC for 25.0 continuing education hours (CEUs). Course ID: CE11160012\n \n \n  \n Water Treatment Facility Operators, Distribution Operators, Cross Connection/Backflow Operators: Approved by the NCWTFOCB for 25.0 professional growth hours (PGH).\n \n \n\n\nAttendance Policy:\n\n\n \n \n  \n Students are expected to attend 100% of the classes.\n \n \n  \n Emergency work absences may be allowed with supervisor's permission. Contact NC One Water staff in the registration area or headquarters room to report an absence. Absences must not total more than 20% of the course contact hours.\n \n \n  \n Students who miss 20% or more of classes will not receive a Certificate of Completion.\n \n \n  \n No refunds will be provided to students who fail to meet the attendance requirements.\n \n \n\n\n\n\nLodging (Click to expand)\n\n\nImportant Notice: NC One Water does not solicit outside help to book rooms for attendees or exhibitors. All bookings should go through the hotels directly.\n\n\n[Add the Morganton-area hotel block for the August 31 to September 4 dates here, including hotel name, address, group rate link, and last day to book.]\n\n\n\n\nRefunds & Substitutions (Click to expand)\n\n\n\n \n \n  \n August 17, 2026: Online registration ends and registrations are no longer eligible for refunds.\n \n \n\n\nRefunds using the original payment method are available if NC One Water is notified prior to the refund deadline. All refunds will be issued minus a $50 administrative fee. Refunds for event registrations may not be processed until the conclusion of the event. Where applicable, registrants may apply the payment as a credit toward another event or substitute a registrant if the request is made before the refund deadline.\n\nIf the cancellation is received after the deadline, no refund will be issued, but a substitute registrant may be requested. We accept substitutions up to the start time of the event.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Assistance?\n\nFor questions regarding CEU/PDH, contact Paul Willeboordse at PWilleboordse@nconewater.org\nFor questions regarding the school, contact Teja Wright at TWright@nconewater.org\n\n\n\Location:\nEmergency Medical Services\nStation 1\nMorganton, NC 28655 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2026 Backflow/Cross-Connection - Western CD School

08/31/26 07:00 AM EST - 09/04/26 05:00 PM EST
Description:
NC One Water Certification School

2026 Western Backflow/Cross-Connection Course

 

The objective of the course is to REVIEW the principles of cross-connection control and backflow prevention, including applicable laws and regulations, the types of backflow prevention assemblies, and the proper procedures for testing and maintaining them. This curriculum is designed to assist the individual in preparation for the North Carolina Cross-Connection/Backflow Operator exam.

This course is held as part of the 2026 Western Collection and Distribution School. View the other courses available in this school here.

Dates

August 31 to September 4, 2026:
Cross-Connection / Backflow
Location

Emergency Medical Services, Station 1
2611 Hwy 18 S., Morganton, NC 28655

Get directions →

Course Schedule

All course classes will be held at Emergency Medical Services, Station 1 in Morganton. Final class schedules will be provided one week before the school. NC One Water does not provide breakfast or dinner on any school days. Breaks will be scheduled between instructors throughout each day.

Time Monday,
August 31		 Tuesday,
September 1		 Wednesday,
September 2		 Thursday,
September 3		 Friday,
September 4
7:30 AM Check-In - - - -
8:00 AM
–
12:00 PM		 Cross Connection and Backflow Cross Connection and Backflow Cross Connection and Backflow Cross Connection and Backflow Cross Connection and Backflow
12:00 PM Lunch (provided) 12:00–1:00 PM Lunch (provided) 12:00–1:00 PM Lunch (provided) & Vendor Showcase 12:00–1:30 PM Lunch (provided) 12:00–1:00 PM School Closes at 12:00 PM
Lunch NOT Provided
1:00 PM
–
4:00 PM		 Cross Connection and Backflow Cross Connection and Backflow Cross Connection and Backflow Cross Connection and Backflow Not in Session
4:00 PM Classes End at 4:00 Classes End at 4:00 Classes End at 4:00 Classes End at 4:00  

Pricing & Registration

Course Standard
July 14 – August 17
Member Utility Member Non-Member
Cross Connection and Backflow $505.00 $527.50 $550.00
Please note: 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 the Wastewater Operator exam.

August 17, 2026: Online registration ends and registrations are no longer eligible for refunds.
What's Included (Click to expand)

All Students Receive

  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 drive containing all class presentations in PDF format
Optional Printed Binder (Click to expand)

All students receive a web link with school presentations in PDF format one week before the school and a USB drive of the presentations on-site. Students may print materials themselves if desired.

NC One Water can provide a printed binder of class presentations in advance for $150 per binder. Binders are not required for registration. Select the "Optional Presentation Binder Add-On" on the registration page when completing enrollment.

August 7, 2026: Last day to pre-purchase a printed binder.
Recommended Textbook (Click to expand)

Our review courses do not work directly out of this textbook, and it is not required to attend. It is provided to each student at the school and is recommended as a fundamental training resource before the review course and before sitting for the state exam.

  Backflow Prevention: Theory and Practice, 3rd Edition (University of Florida TREEO Center)
CEU / PDH Hours (Click to expand)

Cross Connection and Backflow

  Approved Wastewater Operators: Approved by the WPCSOCC for 25.0 continuing education hours (CEUs). Course ID: CE11160012
  Water Treatment Facility Operators, Distribution Operators, Cross Connection/Backflow Operators: Approved by the NCWTFOCB for 25.0 professional growth hours (PGH).

Attendance Policy:

  Students are expected to attend 100% of the classes.
  Emergency work absences may be allowed with supervisor's permission. Contact NC One Water staff in the registration area or headquarters room to report an absence. Absences must not total more than 20% of the course contact hours.
  Students who miss 20% or more of classes will not receive a Certificate of Completion.
  No refunds will be provided to students who fail to meet the attendance requirements.
Lodging (Click to expand)
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.

[Add the Morganton-area hotel block for the August 31 to September 4 dates here, including hotel name, address, group rate link, and last day to book.]

Refunds & Substitutions (Click to expand)
  August 17, 2026: Online registration ends and registrations are no longer eligible for refunds.

Refunds using the original payment method are available if NC One Water is notified prior to the refund deadline. All refunds will be issued minus a $50 administrative fee. Refunds for event registrations may not be processed until the conclusion of the event. Where applicable, registrants may apply the payment as a credit toward another event or substitute a registrant if the request is made before the refund deadline.

If the cancellation is received after the deadline, no refund will be issued, but a substitute registrant may be requested. We accept substitutions up to the start time of the event.

Questions or Need Assistance?

For questions regarding CEU/PDH, contact Paul Willeboordse at PWilleboordse@nconewater.org
For questions regarding the school, contact Teja Wright at TWright@nconewater.org


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Emergency Medical Services
Station 1
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