Aerial view of pipeline break along North Kaibab Trail on Dec. 4, 2024 (NPS Photo/R. Babiarz)
GRAND CANYON, AZ. — Effective immediately, the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will begin phasing into greater water restrictions and conservation measures due to a new break in the Transcanyon Waterline. Until park staff repair the break and water in storage tanks reaches sustainable levels, the park will remain in conservation mode.
Under the additional water restrictions, the following operational changes will be in effect:
- Camper Services operated by Delaware North will be closed beginning on Saturday, December 7.
- Water spigots in Mather Campground will be turned off on December 7 and fire restrictions will be in place until further notice.
- Visitors and residents may experience additional water conservation measures.
In addition to the new changes, all existing conservation measures remain in place for the South Rim. Under existing water restrictions, park staff and partners have been able to conserve water by practicing basic water conservation measures at home and work.
Some ways residents and visitors can continue to help conserve water are to limit showers to five minutes or less, turn the faucet off while shaving or brushing teeth, selectively flush the toilet, wash laundry with full loads, and report leaks to appropriate offices.
Hikers in the backcountry should plan to carry sufficient water or be prepared with methods to treat water. For the most updated information on water availability in the backcountry, visit the park’s Critical Backcountry Updates web page at https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/trail-closures.htm.