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May 19, 2025 – The City of Reidsville is reclassifying an existing position to become the Assistant City Manager for Public Safety (ACM-PS) designed to enhance and unify the City’s public safety and municipal service efforts. This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of Reidsville’s residents and visitors. As of May 19, Reidsville Fire Chief Joshua Farmer will begin his new duties as ACM-PS/Fire Chief. In addition to overseeing the City’s Fire Department, Farmer will also head Building Inspections, Building Permitting, Engineering, and City Facilities Maintenance. Currently those areas have been overseen by Planning & Community Development and Public Works departments. As the City is experiencing growth at an exceptional rate, this change will allow the Planning & Community Development Department to focus on planning and zoning issues associated with the upcoming residential and commercial growth, according to Reidsville City Manager Summer Moore. Also, a considerable amount of decision-making in Building Inspections and Permitting revolves around public safety, she added. Farmer’s experience with fire and building codes is a plus in this new role. “This is a significant step in our ongoing commitment to the safety and service of our community,” Moore said. “By consolidating these critical departments under a single leader with the expertise and vision to guide public safety initiatives, we are building a stronger, more resilient Reidsville.” The Reidsville City Manager also noted that currently no one single person is the primary contact for all City-owned and maintained facilities. Farmer will be able to review vendor contracts and determine if a more cohesive and cost effective facilities maintenance plan can be developed Citywide. “Chief Farmer is a natural fit for this reclassified position,” Moore said, adding that his experience with fire and building codes is a plus in this new role. “I am excited about taking on this new challenge in my career and serving in this new capacity,” Fire Chief Farmer said. “I look forward to working with staff and community members to capitalize on public safety opportunities that will make Reidsville a top choice for current and future residents, visitors and business owners.” Fire Chief Josh Farmer A native of Reidsville, Farmer graduated from Reidsville High School. He has been a full-time member of the Reidsville Fire Department since 2014. In June of 2017, Farmer was promoted to Administrative Fire Captain for the City of Reidsville. Three years later, in December of 2020, he was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief/ Fire Marshal. On July 1, 2023, he was selected after a competitive process to be Fire Chief after the retirement of Chief David Bracken.   Farmer has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Protection Technology from Guilford Technical Community College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from East Carolina University and earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in the fall of 2023. He is also a graduate of the Chief Officer Executive Development Program. Since 2013, Farmer has acquired 17 State certifications pertaining to fire, police, and emergency medical services. For the past seven years, Farmer has also been a part-time Police Officer with the Reidsville Police Department.   He and his wife, Eboni, and young daughter, Reagan, live in Reidsville.

May 14, 2025 - The Boil Water Advisory for users of Reidsville’s water system has been lifted.   Water samples collected following Tuesday morning’s water main break and subsequent repair by the City of Reidsville’s Public Works Department were incubated for the required 24 hours. No signs of contamination were found.   The City of Reidsville appreciates the patience of our residents and local businesses over the past two days while repairs were made to the 12-inch waterline on Park Lane. Our Street Department has repaired the roadway following the pipe repair and laid down gravel for the street’s eventual repaving.   Water should be restored to all Reidsville homes and businesses, but if you are still experiencing issues, please contact the Public Works Department at 336-349-1070 during normal work hours, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. After hours if you experience water or sewer issues, please call 336-634-3300.   As was reported earlier, electrical surges brought on by Monday night’s weather caused one of the Reidsville Water Plant’s high service pumps to rapidly energize and de-energize. This caused excessive pressure in the water distribution system, which led to a water main break on one of the City’s 12-inch pipes that caused a rapid loss of water supply and pressure. Upon repairing a roughly 4-foot section of broken pipe, City Public Works crews uncovered another leak on the same waterline, ultimately resulting in about 14 feet of waterline that had to be restored.

Reidsville City Public Works crews have fixed the water main break that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 13, on Park Lane and are currently repairing the roadway there.   Most Reidsville homes and businesses should have water although water pressure will continue to improve over the succeeding hours. If you have no water, please open up your faucets to allow the air in the lines to dissipate.   Now that the water main break has been fully repaired, Water Treatment Plant officials will be compiling water samples throughout the City. It will be a minimum of 24 hours before the test results will be known. Until then, the current Boil Water Advisory remains in effect and residents on the City’s water system are urged to use precautionary measures until the advisory can be lifted. City officials are hoping to have the results by Wednesday evening, May 14. Once the advisory has been lifted, notice will be given via the City’s CodeRED system, and on the City of Reidsville Facebook page and City website, reidsvillenc.gov (City News page) as well as distributed to local media. See the tips at the end of this press release regarding Boiling Water Advisories.   As was reported earlier, electrical surges brought on by Monday night’s weather caused one of the Reidsville Water Plant’s high service pumps to rapidly energize and de-energize. This caused excessive pressure in the water distribution system, which led to a water main break on one of the City’s 12-inch pipes that caused a rapid loss of water supply and pressure. Upon repairing a roughly 4-foot section of broken pipe, City Public Works crews uncovered another leak on the same waterline, which was also fixed.   If a resident has questions or concerns, please call the City’s Public Works Department at 336-349-1070 during normal business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. After hours if you experience water or sewer issues, please call 336-634-3300.   While under a Boil Water Advisory, residents are advised to boil all water used for human consumption - this includes drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, food preparation, etc. Residents and businesses are urged to conserve water or to use bottled water until these problems are resolved.   Please see the following tips from the CDC when under a Boil Water Advisory:     Boiling Water Advisory Tips from the CDC:   If local officials issue a boil water advisory, use commercially bottled water or boil your tap water. If commercially bottled water is not available, boil your tap water. To kill germs, bring water to a full  rolling boil for 1 minute . At elevations above 6,500 feet, boil for 3 minutes. To avoid burns, allow boiled water to cool before you use it. Boil your tap water even if you filter it. For example, still boil tap water if it has been through a home water filter or a pitcher that filters water. For drinking and cooking: use commercially bottled water or boiled water for drinking and to prepare and cook food. Handwashing: in many cases, you can use tap water and soap to wash your hands during a boil water advisory. Bathing and showering: be careful not to swallow any water when bathing or showering. Use caution when bathing babies and young children. Consider giving them a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water. Brushing teeth: brush your teeth using boiled water or commercially bottled water. Do not use tap water that you have not boiled first. Washing dishes: if possible, use disposable plates, cups, and utensils during a boil water advisory. Sanitize all baby bottles. Dishwashers are generally safe to use if they have a sanitizing cycle or reach a final rinse temperature of at least 150°F (66°C). Check the manual or contact the manufacturer to find out what temperature your dishwater reaches.   To wash dishes by hand: Wash and rinse the dishes as you normally would using hot water. In a separate basin, add 1 teaspoon of unscented household liquid bleach for each gallon of warm water. Soak the rinsed dishes in the water for at least one minute. Let the dishes air dry completely before using them again.   Laundry: It is safe to wash clothes as usual. Caring for pets: Give pets commercially bottled water or boiled water that has cooled. Pets can get sick from some of the same germs as people or spread germs to people. Caring for your garden and houseplants. You can use tap water for houseplants and gardens, including watering plants you eat.

This morning's water outage has led to concerns expressed about continued fire protection within the City of Reidsville. Please see the attached Reidsville Fire Department press release.

Reidsville City Public Works crews are working to fix a water main break that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 13, and has left much of the City without water.   At approximately 3:30 a.m. today, City of Reidsville Public Works staff were notified of residents and businesses not having water. Public Works staff immediately responded to investigate the complaints.   Electrical surges brought on by Monday night’s weather caused one of the Reidsville Water Plant’s high service pumps to rapidly energize and de-energize, cutting on and off. This caused excessive pressure in the water distribution system, which led to a water main break on one of the City’s 12-inch pipes. Roughly a 4-foot section of pipe was broken, causing a rapid loss of water supply and pressure.   City crews immediately began searching for the water main break. After locating the break, Public Works has been on site for several hours working to fix the leak. Citizens should see a gradual restoration of water pressure throughout the day.   After the leak is completely repaired, the City will pull samples for testing and alert citizens when the boil advisory is lifted. In the meantime, Reidsville residents on the City’s water system will be under a Boil Water Advisory, which is normal procedure in such cases.  The advisory is in effect until further notice. Customers are advised to boil all water used for human consumption - this includes drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, food preparation, etc. Residents and businesses are urged to conserve water or to use bottled water until these problems are resolved.   Boiling Water Advisory Tips from the CDC:   If local officials issue a boil water advisory, use commercially bottled water or boil your tap water. If commercially bottled water is not available, boil your tap water. To kill germs, bring water to a full  rolling boil for 1 minute . At elevations above 6,500 feet, boil for 3 minutes. To avoid burns, allow boiled water to cool before you use it. Boil your tap water even if you filter it. For example, still boil tap water if it has been through a home water filter or a pitcher that filters water. For drinking and cooking: use commercially bottled water or boiled water for drinking and to prepare and cook food. Handwashing: in many cases, you can use tap water and soap to wash your hands during a boil water advisory. Bathing and showering: be careful not to swallow any water when bathing or showering. Use caution when bathing babies and young children. Consider giving them a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water. Brushing teeth: brush your teeth using boiled water or commercially bottled water. Do not use tap water that you have not boiled first. Washing dishes: if possible, use disposable plates, cups, and utensils during a boil water advisory. Sanitize all baby bottles. Dishwashers are generally safe to use if they have a sanitizing cycle or reach a final rinse temperature of at least 150°F (66°C). Check the manual or contact the manufacturer to find out what temperature your dishwater reaches.   To wash dishes by hand: Wash and rinse the dishes as you normally would using hot water. In a separate basin, add 1 teaspoon of unscented household liquid bleach for each gallon of warm water. Soak the rinsed dishes in the water for at least one minute. Let the dishes air dry completely before using them again.   Laundry: It is safe to wash clothes as usual. Caring for pets: Give pets commercially bottled water or boiled water that has cooled. Pets can get sick from some of the same germs as people or spread germs to people. Caring for your garden and houseplants. You can use tap water for houseplants and gardens, including watering plants you eat.

Due to an electrical outage at the City of Reidsville’s Water Treatment Plant early Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025, and a possible water main break, citizens may experience a water outage. Citizens that have water service are under a boil water advisory until further notice. We will share more details as they become available.

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As a part of a City-wide water system and fire hydrant maintenance program, Reidsville Fire Department personnel will be systematically flushing fire hydrants within the City beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, weather permitting.    The hydrant flushing will continue over the next six weeks, according to Fire Chief Josh Farmer. Hydrants will be flushed Monday through Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.   Periodic flushing is necessary to clear normal sediment from lines and ensure that the hydrants are functional for fire protection purposes.  Because sediment will be disturbed, some dingy water can be expected, but the dinginess should disappear in a short time.  Any persistent cloudiness can usually be cleared by briefly opening all faucets in the building simultaneously.   Residents are cautioned to avoid washing clothes if they are aware of hydrants being flushed nearby.  While any sediment stirred up has been disinfected by chlorine in the water supply, the dinginess can stain clothes if it is drawn into the washing machine in sufficient quantity.