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NC One Water Annual Conference
The NC One Water Annual Conference is held for members and non-members involved in the water and wastewater industries. The conference provides education, training, leadership, and networking opportunities through an engagement-first experience featuring
continuing education sessions, live competitions, and exhibitors.
COMPETITIONS
Do you have what it takes to be a Champion?
It's time to showcase your strength, speed, and precision at the NC One Water Annual Conference COMPETITIONS!
From Monday, November 3rd, to Tuesday, November 4th, NC One Water will be hosting an array of competition events for your team to compete in. See below for dates, times, and more information.
Want to learn more about Competitions and how to create your own team to compete for next year? Stop by the Competitions Area for a Competitions Q&A Session on Monday, 5PM - 6PM.
Pipe Tapping
Description: Teams race against the clock to drill into a pressurized water main. It’s a fast-paced display of skill and precision!
Schedule:
- Monday, 9AM: Check-in at Competitions Area
- Tuesday, 9AM: Pipe Tapping Preliminaries
- Tuesday, 1:30 PM: Pipe Tapping Finals
Rules & Regs
Hydrant Hysteria
Description: Hydrant Hysteria is a timed competition that measures a team’s ability to completely assemble a commonly utilized utility hydrant as quickly and accurately as possible.
Schedule:
- Monday, 9AM: Check-in at Competitions Area
- Monday, 9:45AM: Hydrant Hysteria Preliminaries
- Monday, 2PM: Hydrant Hysteria Finals
Important Notes:
- The winner of this event will NOT qualify to compete at ACE 2026 as it appears there will not be an event at that level.
- McWane and the AWWA have not come to an agreement regarding the continuation of the Hydrant Hysteria competition. The Clow Valve Fire Hydrant will be the competition hydrant this year. Clow Rep: Cody Douglas, cody.douglas@clowvalve.com,
919-600-8699
Rules & Regs
Meter Madness
Description: Who can assemble a water meter from a bucket of parts the fastest? Cheer on your favorite contestant in this test of speed and accuracy.
Schedule:
- Monday, 9AM: Check-in at Competitions Area
- Monday, 3:15PM: Meter Madness Competition
Important Notes:
- AWWA has not released what meters will be used at ACE 2026. If no information is released by the conference, this event will still be held, but the winner of this event will NOT qualify to compete at ACE 2026.
Rules & Regs
Operations Challenge
Description: The Operations Challenge involves a series of team events that test the skills & knowledge of various wastewater related activities. These events include Collection System, Pump Maintenance,
Laboratory Event, Process Control, and Safety.
Schedule:
- Monday, 9AM: Check-in at Competitions Area
- Monday, 12PM: Process Control Event, Safety Event, Lab Event
- Tuesday, 11:30AM: Pump Maintenance Event, Collection System Event
Rules & Regs
Hole and Saw Cut Relay Race
Description: In this high-speed relay race, teams compete to demonstrate their precision, speed, and coordination under pressure. Each team member is tasked with completing a crucial step in the hole and saw cutting
process.
Race Details
Schedule:
- Tuesday, 1:30PM: Check-in at Competitions Area
- Tuesday, 2:30PM: Relay Race
REGISTRATION
Live Competition Registration for Teams ends October 1st.
If your team is interested in signing up post this deadline, please contact Matt.Hargett@unioncountync.gov. Any teams registering after the deadline are not be eligible to compete at the National level.
In-state Teams: $50
Out-of-State Teams: Waived
ADDITIONAL CONTESTS
Best Tasting Water Contest
REGISTER HERE!
Description: Join us for the
40th Anniversary of this event! Put your system to the test and see if
you have the best tasting water in North Carolina. Awards will be given
for first, second, and third place. Contest Rules
Schedule:
- Sunday, 2 - 5 PM: Water Submission Period
- Tuesday, 12:30 - 1:30 PM: Best Tasting Water Competition
Student Poster Contest
REGISTER HERE!
Description: The Students and Young Professionals Network of NC One Water is proud to host the annual Student Poster Contest. Are you researching water resource or environmental topics? Then join our contest for a chance to win PRIZES and the chance to attend and present at the AWWA ACE26 Conference! Contest Rules
Schedule:
Monday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM: Student Posters on Display
Monday, 2:40 - 3:10 PM: Student Posters Judging
LODGING
NOTE: BEWARE OF SCAMMERS - THIS IS THE ONLY ROOM BLOCK SANCTIONED BY NC ONE WATER
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
421 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
$199.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Book Your Discounted Rate
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