Pipeline on the Precipice - Grand Canyon in Depth - Episode 6

Description

The Trans-Canyon Pipeline was built in the late 1960's and supplies all of Grand Canyon National Park's potable water. Over the past decade the pipeline has suffered numerous leaks, fissures, and breaks. Full replacement of the TCP is currently estimated at around $150 million. "Guaranteed water to the South Rim is in peril as long as we have the existing pipeline and infrastructure in place. If we don’t have that, then everybody goes home." Grand Canyon N.P. Sup't Dave Uberuaga,

Duration

9 minutes, 3 seconds

Credit

Ryan Christensen - Bristlecone Media

Date Created

01/02/2016

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