• By Forsyth County Government
• Posted Friday, July 31, 2026

Water distribution continues in affected areas of Forsyth

Forsyth County and the City of Winston-Salem are partnering to continue bottled water distribution to residents still under a boil water advisory.

While water service has been restored, Kernersville and Walkertown remain under a boil water advisory. Officials have advised residents in the affected areas to boil their water or use bottled water until further notice.

On Friday, July 31, at 10 a.m., bottled water will be distributed at the following locations while supplies last:

Kernersville Elementary School
512 W Mountain St
Kernersville, NC 27284

Walkertown High School
5240 Sullivantown Rd
Walkertown, NC 27051

Each distribution site will operate as a drive-thru event. To help ensure as many households as possible can receive assistance, distribution will be limited to one case of bottled water per vehicle.

Residents are asked to remain patient, follow the directions of volunteers and public safety personnel, and exercise caution while entering and exiting the distribution sites.

For the latest updates regarding water service, please visit the City of Winston-Salem's Alert Center page.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our community partners, including the American Red Cross, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, and Crisis Control Ministry, for their collaboration and support in helping serve our residents during this response.