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Water Conservation Measures Implemented At Grand Canyon’s South Rim

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July 23, 2022

A crew member assessing pipeline damage, Grand Canyon National Park / NPS

Effective July 22, 2022, Grand Canyon National Park implemented mandatory Level 2 water conservation measures due to diminished water resources. At Level 2, measures require that all concessions operations switch to disposable dishes and utensils; alter menus to use less water for food prep and dish washing; adopt low water use for hotel room cleaning; and serve drinking water at restaurants by request only. 

Mandatory water conservation includes not watering lawns/plants or washing cars; filling the sink with water while washing dishes; reporting drips, leaks, or other water loss to appropriate offices; turning off the water while you shave or brush your teeth; running dishwashers or washing machines with only full loads- in eco mode if available; and taking shorter showers. All visitors and residents must implement water conservation measures immediately in homes, hotel rooms, and at the campgrounds. 

Since Tuesday, July 19, Grand Canyon’s Water Utilities crew have been working to fix a total of four leaks along the Transcanyon Pipeline on the North Kaibab and Bright Angel trails.

A valve installed at Pipe Creek has failed, resulting in the inability to fully pressurize the Transcanyon Pipeline. A new valve will be installed, and research is underway to determine the cause of the failure. Water pressure is being continually monitored and gradually charged, and repairs are in progress. 

Water at Phantom Ranch and North Rim are unaffected. Water conservation is still important due to the situation on the South Rim as well as the current wildfire on the North Rim. 

Day hikers and backpackers should be prepared to carry all drinking water or be able to filter or treat creek water for drinking purposes. South Rim is operating under water conservation measures.

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Comments

Submitted by Kris McGee on July 24, 2022 - 12:52pm.

It would be very helpful to have the park service project when water will resume on North Kaibab


Submitted by Monique on July 26, 2022 - 9:57pm.

It's hard to see that switching to disposable dishes is a win for the environment. 


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