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

Park officials say a reliable water supply should be back in weeks as they finish a near-complete upgrade to the 12.5-mile Transcanyon Waterline; a temporary intake will be built this week.
The Aug. 29 flash flood killed two, left one missing and prompted dozens of rescues, but didn’t derail the $200 million repair/upgrade that officials say will secure water for 50+ years.
South Rim residents and seasonal workers are facing strict conservation, hotel closures and lost income—locals are improvising to stretch limited water after repeated pipeline problems.