GRAND CANYON, ARIZ. — Grand Canyon National Park has implemented mandatory water conservation measures for the South Rim following a pipeline break along the North Kaibab Trail that has impacted the park’s water supply.
Effective immediately, all residents, visitors, and park operations are urged to minimize water usage to maintain availability while ensuring public health and safety.
Key conservation measures include:
- Using low-water cleaning techniques and reducing toilet flushing to the minimum necessary.
- Turning off water while shaving or brushing teeth.
- Taking shorter or fewer showers.
- Avoiding vehicle washing, including cars, boats, and bikes.
- Using dry pre-cleaning methods for dishes and filling the sink rather than running water during dishwashing.
- Reporting any drips or leaks to park officials promptly.
Concession operators are also required to adopt water-saving practices, such as adjusting menus to reduce water usage, using low-water cleaning techniques in hotels, and serving drinking water at restaurants by request only.
Backcountry hikers are advised to carry enough water or have methods to treat water, as some rest areas, such as Manzanita Rest Area, currently have no water available.
“These conservation measures are essential to preserving the park’s water supply during this disruption,” said park officials.
For the latest information on water availability in the backcountry, visit the park’s Critical Backcountry Updates web page at nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/trail-closures.htm.
