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Grand Canyon Waterline Upgrade to Restore Supply in Weeks

9/9/2026

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U.S. National Park Service officials expect to restore the Grand Canyon’s water supply within weeks.
The agency is just over a month from finishing the 12.5-mile Transcanyon Waterline upgrade.
Construction of a temporary intake matching pre-flood capacity will begin this week.
The $200 million repair project aims to secure water for the next 50 years.
The Aug. 29 flash flood killed two people, left one missing, and prompted about 80 rescues.

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Story summary

U.S. National Park Service officials expect to restore the Grand Canyon’s water supply within weeks.
The agency is just over a month from finishing the 12.5-mile Transcanyon Waterline upgrade.
Construction of a temporary intake matching pre-flood capacity will begin this week.
The $200 million repair project aims to secure water for the next 50 years.
The Aug. 29 flash flood killed two people, left one missing, and prompted about 80 rescues.