The National Park Service (NPS) implemented modifications to operations at Phantom Ranch during 2021.
美国国家公园管理局(NPS)自2021年起对幻影牧场实施运营优化措施。
These changes are in response to guidance from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. The Phantom Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant (PRWWTP), located at the bottom of Grand Canyon, requires critical rehabilitation due to deferred maintenance and increased visitation levels.
In order to reduce water and wastewater demands to the PRWWTP, the NPS has limited overnight use and existing visitor facilities at Phantom Ranch. This project is anticipated to last approximately 18-24 months.
Modified operations will impact both NPS and Xanterra Phantom Ranch facilities. At Bright Angel Campground, site reservations have been decreased by 50% with a reduction in flush toilet restrooms for both day and overnight users.
Phantom Ranch has closed all hiker dormitories and suspend all guest showers for the duration of the project. The hiker dormitories have been closed since March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 virus and will remain closed throughout the duration of this project.
On Feb. 8, 2022, the first phase of short-term repairs and upgrades to the Phantom Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) started. Work is anticipated to be completed by December 2022 and includes two phases of hauling equipment via helicopters. The first phase is anticipated to go through March, and the second phase is expected to resume in September. Details >