Water Main Break
Summary
A major water main burst 40 feet underground, cutting water service to about half of Forsyth County. If your taps are sputtering or dry, this is why. Crews will need to dig deep and repair it before service returns.
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Impact analysis
The break could stick residents with bottled-water costs and hit restaurants or other water-dependent businesses if the outage drags on.
Once repairs are done, everyone who lost service benefits from restored water—and repair contractors get the emergency work.
Half of Forsyth County residents lose reliable water, and businesses that need water to operate are especially exposed.
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Half of Forsyth County residents impacted by water main break 40 feet below ground
Half of Forsyth County residents impacted by water main break 40 feet below ground FOX8 WGHP
Forsyth County, Winston-Salem to distribute bottled water amid service disruptions
Forsyth County, Winston-Salem to distribute bottled water amid service disruptions WXLV
County officials weigh in following Forsyth County water main break
County officials weigh in following Forsyth County water main break WXLV
Second Harvest of Northwestern NC helping move water, provide meals amid Forsyth County water crisis
Second Harvest of Northwestern NC helping move water, provide meals amid Forsyth County water crisis wfmynews2.com
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities enacts Stage 1 voluntary water conservation
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities enacts Stage 1 voluntary water conservation WXLV
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