Subsurface Wastewater Operator School

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

Proper operation and maintenance are key to assuring the longevity of onsite systems. This training school was developed to teach individuals how to provide quality service to owners of advanced onsite systems. Article 3 of 90A of the North Carolina […]

Soils & Onsite Wastewater Training – 18-hour Introductory Installer Training

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

This course introduces you to the basics of onsite wastewater and illustrates how septic systems function. Learn the most important points about installing gravity distribution septic systems and how to use best management practices that will increase the lifespan of […]

Training – Soils 102: The Dirt on Soils for Installers

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

Today's septic system installer must be knowledgeable on a wide range of issues, from tanks to trench technologies. Understanding the fundamental principles of soil science and the role soils play in a properly functioning septic system is a critical skill […]

Design 200: Onsite System Layouts

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

Enhance your skills with smart layout principles. Learn to identify and evaluate non-soil site constraints such as topography and man-made boundaries. Understand simple techniques for efficient layout of onsite systems. Become knowledgeable regarding field data collection during system layout, and […]

Inspect 100: Subsurface Wastewater System Inspector School (Time-of-Sale Inspections)

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

Proper inspections are key to ensuring an onsite system is acceptable for property transfer or adding on to an existing structure. This school was designed specifically to teach individuals how to properly perform property transfer inspections and prepare them for […]

Install 209: Control Panels

Watauga County Extension Center 971 W. King Street, Boone, NC, United States

No longer just a junction box, today's control panels offer an amazing window into overall system health and performance.  This class will cover control panels from installation and set up to troubleshooting malfunctions.

Install 425: Installation of Drip Irrigation Systems

Watauga County Extension Center 971 W. King Street, Boone, NC, United States

Drip irrigation systems, once rarely permitted and installed, are now a common part of the wastewater world for many North Carolina counties. You will begin with a review of drip irrigation technology in North Carolina, and then study the state […]

Onsite Water Protection Conference

McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC, United States

33rd Annual Onsite Water Protection Conference Conference Highlights Taking a Closer Look at Science, Technology, and Systems - Compaction:  The Enemy of System Longevity - Identifying Soil Wetness Conditions - Evaluating Soils - State Rules, Approvals, and New Legislation Keynote […]

Install 300: Pressure Manifolds – Design to Installation

Union County Center 3230-D Presson Rd., Monroe, NC, United States

Pressure manifolds have been an essential tool for wastewater professionals in North Carolina for decades. They have been employed to evenly divide effluent between trenches and to maximize the use of oddly shaped areas of soil. Many NC counties prohibit […]

O&M 110: LPP Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

Union County Center 3230-D Presson Rd., Monroe, NC, United States

Low Pressure Pipe (LPP) systems were widely used across North Carolina especially from the mid 1980’s to the late 1990’s. Keeping these aging LPP systems functioning through routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and system repair is an issue that operators, installers, and […]