Water Pipeline Breaks at Grand Canyon National Park

SOURCE www.npr.org
Due to a series of breaks in the only pipeline serving Grand Canyon National Park, overnight accommodations in park hotels have been restricted during the Labor Day holiday. The park remains open during the day with water conservation measures in place.

Key Points

  • 12 1/2-mile-long Transcanyon Waterline experiencing frequent breaks
  • Park concessions halting overnight accommodations, but park remains open for day use
  • Water conservation measures in place for residents and visitors
  • Construction on rehabilitation of water line and upgrades underway
  • Expected completion of water system upgrades by 2027

Pros

  • Efforts are being made to repair and upgrade the water pipeline system to meet the water supply needs of the park's visitors and residents.
  • Visitors can still access the park during the day despite the overnight accommodation restrictions.

Cons

  • Unprecedented restrictions on overnight accommodations during a peak holiday period may inconvenience visitors.
  • Challenges with water supply and conservation measures are in place due to the pipeline breaks.