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The Grand Canyon is racing to restore its water supply after a devastating flash flood, but officials say the damage isn’t as bad as feared—and recovery could be done in weeks, not months. A new temporary intake system, capable of matching old pumping levels, begins construction this week, part of a $200 million overhaul designed to secure water for the next 50 years. Meanwhile, locals are cutting back drastically—turning off heaters, reusing cooking water for pets—to conserve what little they have. The economic toll is severe: hotels shuttered, tours canceled, and seasonal workers facing financial ruin with no savings to fall back on. Crews are working nonstop, and every drop saved by visitors and residents buys them crucial time to finish repairs—and get the canyon’s lifeline flowing again as fast as possible.

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