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Water pump failure in Big Bend National Park’s Chisos Basin led to restrictions and potential closure, with repairs delayed and a long-term fix starting May 2026.
Water pumps serving Big Bend National Park’s Chisos Basin failed on December 23, 2025, triggering Stage 2 water restrictions.
The Oak Spring pumps, the area’s sole water source, remain offline, with repairs expected to take several weeks and no timeline set.
A backup pump is unavailable due to prior repairs.
Park officials warn that if water levels drop below firefighting requirements, the Chisos Basin may close.
A long-term replacement project is scheduled to begin May 1, 2026, lasting two years and including a full closure of the basin.
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El fallo de la bomba de agua en la cuenca de Chisos del Parque Nacional Big Bend provocó restricciones y posible cierre, con reparaciones retrasadas y una solución a largo plazo a partir de mayo de 2026.