08/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/13/2024 18:09
Contact:Joelle Baird, 928-638-7779
Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park will reimplement mandatory water conservation measures for the South Rim of the park. These water restrictions are in response to a pipeline break along the North Kaibab Trail.
Water conservation measures require all park residents and visitors to conserve and reduce water usage wherever possible in homes, hotel rooms and campgrounds.
Mandatory water conservation measures include:
Conservation measures require that all concessions operations:
Hikers in the backcountry should plan to carry all their water or methods to treat water. For the most updated information on water availability in the backcountry visit the park's Critical Backcountry Updates web page here: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/trail-closures.htm.
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