News Release

Water Conservation Measures Implemented on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park — Feb. 2026

View from the South Rim on Feb. 19, 2026

NPS Photo/J. Baird

News Release Date: February 23, 2026

Contact: Grand Canyon Office of Communications

Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park is implementing water conservation measures on the South Rim following a power outage that impacted the SCADA system at the Havasupai Gardens pumphouse. As a result, water is currently unable to be pumped to the South Rim.

All park residents and visitors are required to conserve and reduce water usage wherever possible in homes, hotel rooms and campgrounds.

Water conservation measures include:

• Reducing toilet flushing
• Running dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads or in eco-mode
• Shortening shower times and turning off sinks while brushing teeth and shaving
• Reporting and repairing drips, leaks and other sources of water loss
• Using only reclaimed water to wash vehicles

Park crews are actively working to repair the water system. The park appreciates the public’s cooperation in conserving water during this time.

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