Mandatory water restrictions at Grand Canyon South Rim

LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) — The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is under mandatory water conservation measures after a pipeline broke. The restrictions were announced on Tuesday.

Concession operators are being asked to alter menus to use less water for food prep and dish washing, and hotel room cleaning is being adjusted to use less water. Drinking water will only be served by request at restaurants.

“These water restrictions are in response to a failure in the Trans Canyon Waterline after it was shut off for repairs. Crews were trying to repressurize the line when there was a break, causing an extension of the current water outage,” according to a report on the Grand Canyon National Park’s website .

Park officials say all residents and visitors will be required to reduce water usage in homes, hotel rooms and campgrounds.

Mandatory water conservation measures include:

• No watering lawns/plants
• No washing cars, boats, bikes, or any outside vehicle
• Utilize dry precleaning methods to scrape off food items before thoroughly washing dishes.
• Fill the sink with water while washing dishes to avoid running water
• Take shorter or less frequent showers
• Turn water off while you shave or brush your teeth
• Use low water cleaning techniques and reduce toilet flushing to the minimum necessary
• Report drips, leaks, or other water loss to appropriate offices
• Remove outside hoses from spigots when not in use

Despite the restrictions, park staff continue to encourage frequent hand washing for at least 20 seconds using soap and water to prevent the spread of disease.

For the most updated information visit the park’s Critical Backcountry Updates page .

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