Flash flooding causes major damage to the Grand Canyon's critical water pipeline
The sole pipeline that supplies water for millions of Grand Canyon visitors was badly damaged by weekend flash flooding, setting up a tricky repair scenario and upending a yearslong construction project to upgrade the line laid over terrain so rugged helicopters are often required to make basic fixes.
TL;DR
- The sole water pipeline for the Grand Canyon was badly damaged by flash flooding.
- The damage complicates repair scenarios.
- The incident upends a yearslong construction project to upgrade the pipeline.
- The pipeline is located on rugged terrain requiring helicopter access for fixes.