Grand Canyon officials warn E. coli has been found in water near Phantom Ranch at bottom of canyon

Park authorities said visitors should not consume any water in that area without boiling it first. GRAND CANYON, Arizona — Grand Canyon National Pa...

August 26, 2023
11:12 PM

Park authorities said visitors should not consume any water in that area without boiling it first. GRAND CANYON, Arizona — Grand Canyon National Park officials warned that E. coli bacteria was detected Friday in the water supply close to Phantom Ranch, the only lodging at the bottom of the canyon. Park authorities said visitors should not consume any water in that area without boiling it first. E. coli can lead to diarrhea, cramps, headaches and sometimes kidney failure and even death. Infants, younger children and immuno-compromised people are more at risk.

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