Big Bend National Park Faces Critical Water Shortage, Officials Say

Big Bend National Park faces critical water shortage, officials say

Big Bend National Park is asking visitors to conserve water to avoid a potential closure.The National Park Service said it is navigating a critical water shortage after the only water source for the Chisos Basin failed just before Christmas.The water pumps at Oak Spring failed on Dec. 23, the park said. While it is attempting to expedite the repair, it said it has no timeline for the project.Because the repairs are expected to take several weeks…

Beloved Texas national park is facing a critical water shortage

Officials say the water pumps failed completely.