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More Work On Transcanyon Pipeline Affects Water Availability In Grand Canyon National Park1Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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A lot of work to maintain pipelinesMore work to maintain the Transcanyon Pipeline that carries drinking water across the Inner Gorge of Grand Canyon National Park has led to the shutoff of water in some areas.

2Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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The crews are in the process of replacing a portion of the pipeline at Phantom Ranch. As part of the construction process, the TCP was to be turned off today to allow crews to connect the new portions of the pipeline to the existing pipeline. 3Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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The shutdown is anticipated to last through the end of the week. For safety purposes, crews must also turn off the power to Phantom Ranch on Monday.4Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Phantom Ranch was to begin water conservation measures today that will last the duration of the project, but drinking water will continue to be available.5Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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However, drinking water will be unavailable at Bright Angel and Cottonwood campgrounds, Roaring Springs, and Manzanita Rest Area (formerly Pumphouse Residence) during the shutdown. 6Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Day hikers and backpackers should be prepared to carry all drinking water or be able to treat creek water for drinking.

7Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Grand Canyon National Park has a large and complex water utility system that provides water to close to 5 million annual visitors as well as about 2,500 residents who live within the park.8Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Visitors and residents on the South and North rims will still have access to water during the planned TCP shutdown via a water storage system.However, during the shutdown visitors and residents are encouraged to practice basic water conservation measures.9Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Enjoy the Grand Canyon National ParkGrand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: (928)638-2468

Group Reservations and Special Events:Phone: (877)239-3235Fax: (928)638-2807E-mail: group2@ngvccanyon.com

Visitor Center Hours of OperationMarch - October open 8:00 am -10:00 pmNovember - February open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm10Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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