Visitors Annoyed as Drinking Water Turned Brown in California’s Smallest National Park Amid Shutdown
Since October 1, the government shutdown has caused national parks to lay off thousands of employees, impacting visitors.
Outdoor school director Andrew Snow noticed the drinking water looked "pretty gnarly" during a school picnic.
"We’ve got to get water for these kids,"
Snow followed a camp host's suggestion and rigged up the spigot, leaving it open for 30 to 40 minutes, which cleared the water.
- The water likely browned due to fallen leaves, suspended dirt, and natural tannin.
In conversation with SFGate, Snow revealed the ongoing government shutdown has caused California's Pinnacles National Park to decline in facilities, leaving visitors disappointed.
Pinnacles National Park is a little green gem of the Golden State.
Author's summary: Shutdown affects national park's water quality.