Grand Canyon National Park Introduces Water-Saving Measures

GRAND CANYON, AZ – Grand Canyon National Park has put mandatory water conservation rules in place for the South Rim starting immediately. These steps are necessary due to a pipeline issue along the North Kaibab Trail, which has temporarily reduced the park’s water supply.

Don’t worry, though—the park is still open with regular hours, and visitors can enjoy all the breathtaking views and activities as planned. And here’s some good news: the Town of Tusayan, home to the Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX Theater, isn’t affected by this situation and remains fully operational.

To help conserve water, everyone in the park—including residents, visitors, and businesses—is encouraged to pitch in. Simple actions make a big difference!

Here’s how you can help:

• Use less water when cleaning and try to limit toilet flushing to what’s absolutely needed.
• Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving.
• Take shorter or fewer showers.
• Skip washing cars, bikes, or other outdoor equipment for now.
• Scrape food off plates before washing and fill the sink with water instead of running it.
• If you spot leaks or drips, report them right away.

For park restaurants, hotels, and other services:

• Adjust food prep and dishwashing practices to use less water.
• Focus on low-water-use cleaning methods for guest accommodations.
• Serve water in restaurants only when requested.

Your efforts help protect this incredible place while ensuring we all have enough water for the essentials. Thanks for doing your part, and enjoy your visit to the Grand Canyon!