Winston-Salem Transit Authority

07/30/2026

UPDATE: Kernersville has 2 pallets of water left and will remain open until all is given away or until 5 p.m. The other locations are out of water for today and are now closed.

ORIGINAL POST: Forsyth County and the City of Winston-Salem are partnering to provide bottled water to residents affected by the recent water service disruptions.

While water service continues to improve across the community, bottled water distribution sites will be available to help meet the immediate needs of residents. Officials have advised residents in the affected areas to boil their water or use bottled water until further notice.

Beginning Thursday, July 30, at 10 a.m., bottled water will be distributed at the following locations while supplies last:

Griffith Elementary School
1385 W Clemmonsville Rd
Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Kennedy High School
890 E 11th St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Kernersville Elementary School
512 W Mountain St
Kernersville, NC 27284

Walkertown High School
5240 Sullivantown Rd
Walkertown, NC 27051

Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
301 N Church St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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 https://www.cityofws.org/AlertCenter.aspx

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.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of our community as utility crews continue working to fully restore normal water service.

07/29/2026

System Pressure Advisory ⚠️ Boil Water Notice

The water consumers of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities in Forsyth County are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a significant water main break. See the map in the image below, at the link in bio, or in comments for impacted areas. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.

Therefore, when water service is restored, consumers are advised to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water.

Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible. This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued. Advisory issued July 29, 2026.

07/29/2026

Come see us at the Walmart on Peters Creek to learn more about the route changes coming August 30th

07/28/2026

See you tomorrow at the Peters Creek Walmart!!

07/28/2026

Heading downtown for IBTF 2026?

Get a free day pass to take WSTA!

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

Learn how to save a life at our Naloxone Training at Polo Park Community Center, 1850 Polo Park, on July 21 from 6-7:30 p.m.

The Naloxone Training will teach participants how to reverse an opioid overdose. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose within minutes. It is safe to use and is a critical resource in addressing the overdose epidemic. The training will include how to recognize signs of an overdose and how to administer naloxone as well as harm reduction strategies and support services available for those who are struggling with addiction. Participants will be provided with naloxone at no cost.

Monthly trainings will be held at different recreation centers or the Clark Campbell Transportation Center. For a full list of events, visit https://forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=29011

The trainings are a collaboration between Forsyth County Health and Human Services (HHS), City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks, and the Winston-Salem Transit Authority.

07/21/2026

We're growing because Winston-Salem is growing.

Beginning the week of July 20, you'll start seeing 13 new vehicles on the streets of Winston-Salem as the continued investment in safer, more reliable, and more accessible public transportation for our community continues. The additions include five new fixed-route buses, five new TransAID paratransit buses, and three all-electric TransAID EV vans designed to keep Winston-Salem moving forward.

These new vehicles arrive just ahead of our August 30 Service Improvements, bringing stronger connections, more direct travel opportunities, and improved service across the city. From getting to work and school to healthcare appointments and everyday destinations, every investment we make is about connecting people to opportunity.

This is more than a fleet expansion, it's a commitment to building a transit system that is accessible, innovative, and ready for the future.

07/21/2026

Did you guess it?? Stay tuned for the reveal today!!!

07/16/2026

Due to extreme heat WSTA is fare-free July 16–17.
So hop on board and visit one of Winston-Salem's many cooling centers.

For more information, visit cityofws.org.

WSTA. Because We Move the City.