Disneyland Restroom Lines Stretch As Water Pressure Drops In Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA — A major water pressure triggered slow-to-no flowing plumbing across a large portion of Anaheim Tuesday.

The issue was reported around 6 p.m. and left many locations with minimal or no water pressure.

The drop in water pressure occurred when Anaheim city officials ran into technical issues drawing water from groundwater wells, the City of Anaheim said in a statement.

The water pressure drop triggered restroom closures across Disneyland Tuesday evening.

Park visitor Tiffany Christensen told KTLA that she was stopped from entering several restrooms at the park by an employee, who explained that the restrooms were out of operation due to the city-wide water issue.

"[The employees] were as helpful as the situation could allow," Christensen told KTLA. "Most guests understood it was out of Disney’s hands, while others were upset with the inconvenience. It was a little chaotic, but they handled it the best they could."

In a statement, Anaheim city officials said, "We are offsetting the issue by using additional river water. Other wells across the city are not impacted. Those impacted should see improving water pressure over the next hour or so."

The problem thwarted city staff starting at around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Anaheim spokesman Mike Lyste said.

The experience at City Hall was 10% to 20% of normal pressure that gradually went up when remedial action was taken, Lyster said.

The city essentially turned off the four problem wells and turned up the spigot on Colorado River water, he said. All water is treated before it goes to customers.

It took about two hours for the water pressure to gradually return to normal, which happened around 8 p.m., Lyster said.

"The first time we took it seriously, now the second time we will keep the four wells off-line until we can do a deep dive to find out why," he said.