7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern
2026 Western Biological Wastewater 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 Maintenance Technologist School.
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Dates
August 3-7, 2026: |
Location
Foothills Higher Education Center |
School Schedule
Each grade/level will have specific tracks of sessions to attend throughout the morning and afternoon. Final class schedules will be provided one week before the school. NC One Water does not provide breakfast on any school days. Breaks will be scheduled between instructors throughout each day.
| Time | Monday, August 3 |
Tuesday, August 4 |
Wednesday, August 5 |
Thursday, August 6 |
Friday, August 7 |
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| 7:15 AM | Check-In | Check-In | Check-In | Check-In | Check-In |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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) |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch (provided) 12:15–1:00 PM | Lunch (provided) 12:15–1:00 PM | Lunch (provided) 12:15–1:00 PM | Lunch (provided) 12:15–1:00 PM | Lunch Provided for Bio 2 & Bio 4 Only (12:15-1:00) |
| 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
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) |
| 5:30 PM | Classes End at 5:30 | Classes End at 5:30 | Classes End at 5:30 | Classes End at 5:30 | Classes End at 5:30 |
Pricing & Registration
| Course | Early Now – June 3 |
Standard June 4 – July 20 |
Late After July 20 |
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| Member | Utility Member | Non-Member | Member | Utility Member | Non-Member | Member | Utility Member | Non-Member | |
| Biological Grade 1 | $499.00 | $383.00 | $544.00 | $544.00 | $566.50 | $589.00 | $589.00 | $611.50 | $634.00 |
| Biological Grade 2 | $518.00 | $540.50 | $563.00 | $563.00 | $585.50 | $608.00 | $608.00 | $630.50 | $653.00 |
| Biological Grade 3 | $505.00 | $527.50 | $550.00 | $550.00 | $572.50 | $595.00 | $595.00 | $617.50 | $640.00 |
| Biological Grade 4 | $534.00 | $556.50 | $579.00 | $579.00 | $601.50 | $624.00 | $624.00 | $646.50 | $669.00 |
What's Included (Click to expand)
All Courses
| 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 available for Collection / Distribution courses only and are not required for registration. Select the "Optional Presentation Binder Add-On" on the registration page when completing enrollment.
Recommended Textbooks (Click to expand)
Our review schools do not work directly out of these textbooks, and they are not required to take our courses. We recommend them as fundamental training resources prior to the review school and before sitting for the state exam.
Biological Wastewater Treatement Grade 1
| Small Wastewater System Operation & Maintenance, Volume 1 | |
| Small Wastewater System Operation & Maintenance, Volume 2 |
Biological Wastewater Treatement Grades 2, 3, 4
| Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume 1 | |
| Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume 2 | |
| Advanced Waste Treatment: A Field Study Training Program |
CEU / PDH Hours (Click to expand)
All Biological Wastewater Treatment Courses are approved by the WPCSOCC for Wastewater Operators, Professional Engineers, and Maintenance Technologists:
| Biological Wastewater Treatment Grade 1: 34.0 CEUs. Course ID: BE07110501 | |
| Biological Wastewater Treatment Grade 2: 38.0 CEUs. Course ID: BE07110502 | |
| Biological Wastewater Treatment Grade 3: 35.0 CEUs. Course ID: BE07120501 | |
| Biological Wastewater Treatment Grade 4: 39.0 CEUs. Course ID: BE07120502 |
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)
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Morganton Historic Downtown
400 North Green Street Morganton, NC, 28655
Last Day to Book: Friday, July 3, 2026
Refunds & Substitutions (Click to expand)
| July 11, 2026: Binder sales are no longer eligible for refunds. | |
| July 20, 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.
For questions regarding CEU/PDH, contact Paul Willeboordse at PWilleboordse@nconewater.org
For questions regarding the school, contact Teja Wright at TWright@nconewater.org
Foothills Higher Education Center
2128 S Sterling St.
Morganton, NC 28655
UNITED STATES
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(phone: 919-784-9030)
| 8/3/2026 - 8/7/2026 |    |