Water Conservation Measures Enforced At Grand Canyon National Park After Waterline Break

If you are thinking of spending the Labor Day weekend doing some camping at the Grand Canyon, I have a recommendation for you as you load your supplies. It would probably be a good idea to bring along some extra water.

Effective immediately, the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is entering stricter water restrictions and conservation measures due to a new break in the Transcanyon Waterline. The North Rim will also begin preliminary water conservation efforts. These restrictions will remain in place until park staff repair the break and water storage levels are restored to sustainable levels.

As part of the new restrictions, several operational changes will take effect. Camper Services, operated by Delaware North, will be closed, and water spigots in Mather Campground and Desert View Campground will be turned off. Visitors and residents may encounter additional water conservation measures throughout the park.

In addition to the new restrictions, all existing water conservation measures remain in effect on both the North and South Rim. These measures have already helped conserve water through practices like serving water by request only, using low water-use methods to clean hotel rooms, and encouraging basic conservation habits at home and work.

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Residents and visitors can continue to help by limiting showers to five minutes or less, turning off the faucet while shaving or brushing teeth, selectively flushing toilets, washing only full loads of laundry, and reporting any leaks to the appropriate offices. Backcountry hikers should plan to carry all their water or have methods to treat water. For the latest updates on water availability in the backcountry, visit the park’s Critical Backcountry Updates webpage.