Grand Canyon water supply to be restored in weeks, not months

National Park Service officials announced that a reliable water supply to the Grand Canyon is expected to be restored within weeks rather than months. The optimistic timeline is due to a deadly flash flood failing to damage the majority of a near-complete pipeline project in the area.

Officials shared these updates regarding the infrastructure project on consecutive days, with announcements noted on both Tuesday and Wednesday. The restoration effort follows the recent flash flood event that caused fatalities and raised concerns over the park's critical water resources.