News Release

Additional Water Restrictions Implemented at the South Rim—Aug. 8, 2025

Date: August 8, 2025
Contact: Grand Canyon Office of Communications

Beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will implement additional water restrictions and conservation measures.

Crews have repaired the broken section of the Transcanyon Waterline; however, due to a mechanical issue at Havasupai Gardens, pumping has not yet resumed to the South Rim. Until the mechanical issue is resolved and water in storage tanks reaches sustainable levels, the South Rim will remain under heightened water restrictions and conservation measures.

Under the additional water restrictions, the following changes will take effect:

• Residents and visitors are required to reduce flushing in homes and hotels.
• Camper Services, operated by Delaware North, will close beginning Saturday, Aug. 9.
• Water spigots in Mather Campground will be turned off Saturday, Aug. 9. Restrooms will remain operational.

All existing conservation measures also remain in place for the South Rim. Under current restrictions, park staff and partners have conserved water by practicing basic water-saving measures at home and at work.

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