An aerial view of the new pipeline break along the North Kaibab Trail, August 20, 2024, Grand Canyon National Park / NPS file

Just a month ago, Grand Canyon National Park implemented water conservation measures due to a pump failure in Havasupai Gardens. Now, a new break in the Transcanyon Waterline has triggered additional water restrictions and conservation measures on the South Rim, effective immediately. This latest water line break has also prompted the North Rim to implement interim water conservation measures. Until park staff repair the break and water in storage tanks reaches sustainable levels, the park will remain in conservation mode.

If you are planning to visit this Arizona national park, be aware of the additional water restrictions/operational changes that are taking effect:

• Camper services operated by Delaware North will be closed.
• Water faucets at Mather Campground and Desert View Campground will be turned off.
• Additional measures to protect water during your visit to the park.

In addition to the new changes, all existing conservation measures for the North and South Rim will remain in place. Under existing water restrictions, park employees and partners were able to conserve water by serving water only upon request, using water-saving methods to clean hotel rooms, and implementing basic water conservation measures at home and at work.

Residents and visitors can help save water by taking simple measures, such as limiting showers to five minutes or less, turning off the tap when shaving or brushing teeth, flushing the toilet selectively, always washing clothes with a full load and reporting leaks to the relevant authorities.

Hikers in remote areas should plan to carry all their water or water purification methods with them. For current information on backcountry water availability, visit the park website. Important Backcountry Updates Page.