BRYCE CANYON CITY, Utah, May 16,
2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Bryce Canyon City's water supply
for all of its restaurants, hotels, residential houses, campgrounds
and other facilities is not and will not be affected by the Bryce
Canyon National Park E. coli water contamination. Bryce Canyon
City, home to attractions like the world famous Ruby's Inn and the
Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, is located just outside the entrance of
Bryce Canyon National Park and the
city uses a separate water source from the park.
"We want all to know that the water used by Bryce Canyon City is
safe to drink, as we have put in place safeguards to prevent water
contamination," said Shiloh Syrett,
mayor of Bryce Canyon City.
For decades, the local government and businesses of Bryce Canyon
City have had a contamination plan to prevent E. coli and other
bacteria from entering the water supply. The city's well is sealed
tight and the water is sourced at 100 feet below ground. With such
a deep-water source, animals cannot access and contaminate the
water, like the surface water source used by Bryce Canyon National Park.
"At Bryce Canyon City, we are dependent on tourism," Syrett
said. "The scare of an E. coli outbreak in Bryce Canyon National Park could decrease the
number of visitors to the area, which will not only greatly impact
the park, but also the surrounding cities. We hope that the
national park and federal government will act quickly to clean and
protect its water and mitigate the fear of E. coli."
The only location that is affected by this particular E. coli
scare are the facilities inside the boundaries of Bryce Canyon National Park. The water system
and wells used by private and local organizations outside the park,
including Bryce Canyon City, are not part of the area that is under
investigation.
Those wishing to travel to Bryce
Canyon National Park should continue with their plans, as E.
coli is not contagious; however, visitors should not drink the
park's water until the water concern is resolved. Visitors should
instead bring bottled water or fill bottles up at one of the nearby
towns, such as Bryce Canyon City, before entering the park.
"We have actually been approached at Bryce Canyon City about
bottling our water because it is so good," said Syrett. "Our water
is mineral-rich, cold, delicious and pure."
About Ruby's Inn:
Since 1916, Ruby's Inn has been
making it easy for visitors from around the world to experience the
epic scenery of Bryce Canyon National
Park. Ruby's Inn is located at the entrance to the park and
offers the closest lodging with everything from luxury hotel rooms
to RV parks and campgrounds. Ruby's Inn is open year-round and has
exclusive access to canyon overlooks for horseback riding, ATV
riding, horse-drawn sleigh rides and snowshoeing. The Ebenezer's
Barn and Grill entertains crowds nightly from April through October
with a western dinner show and cowboy grub. The General Store
provides fuel, groceries, camping gear, clothing and souvenirs. To
plan your vacation, visit rubysinn.com or call 1-866-866-6616.
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