Water Supply
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Was the writing on the wall? The report that warned of the damage that sewage from Gaza would cause to desalination plants
Israel's desalination plants are slowly returning to operation, but many of them are still shut down. A report by the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research institute warned nearly a decade ago of the danger of pollution from the Gaza Strip that would damage the plants. The EcoPeace organization warned in November at a discussion at the American headquarters about the need to treat sewage...
Energy Minister Eli Cohen: "The water sector is expected to return to full operation in the coming hours"
Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen announced that Israel's water sector is recovering from a crisis at its desalination plants. Production now exceeds consumption, and reservoirs are being refilled.
Water supply to farmers resumed; expert warns: "Our systems are exposed"
The shutdown of desalination plants raises questions about Israel's readiness for extreme situations. Former Director General of the Ministry of Environmental Protection Galit Cohen stated: "Pollution from Gaza is reaching us; we must take action." Despite the crisis, water supply to farmers in the south has been resumed. Satellite images confirm the murky water that caused the disruption.
Water supply to farmers resumed; expert warns: "Our systems are exposed"
The shutdown of desalination plants raises questions about Israeli readiness for extreme situations. Former Director General of the Ministry of Environmental Protection: "Pollution from Gaza is reaching us, we must deal with it." Despite the crisis, water supply to farmers in the south has been resumed. Satellite images show the murky water that led to the shutdown.
Farmers warn: water supply disruption could lead to crop loss
The Israel Farmers Federation has urgently appealed to the Ministers of Finance, Agriculture, and Energy following disruptions in agricultural water supply. Hundreds of farms nearing harvest are at risk.
"A murky wave from Egypt": almost all desalination plants in Israel shut down again
The malfunction that lasted for hours yesterday has resumed. Water Authority: public gardening and agricultural activity will be reduced, supply to homes will continue.
Water supply disruptions in Israel: Situation in Gush Dan
Due to severe seawater turbidity caused by weather conditions, five of Israel's six desalination plants have been shut down. Authorities have implemented water usage restrictions across several regions.
Main pipeline burst leaves luxury hotel and nearby homes without water
A water pipe burst near the Beresheet Hotel in Mitzpe Ramon left guests and residents in nearby homes without water for hours. 'It is impossible to brush teeth, shower, or make coffee.'
Giant Sde Dov neighborhood planned, then found to require additional water connection
Mei Avivim discovered that new neighborhoods under construction in northern Tel Aviv would lack water access, leading to the approval of an 80 million shekel pipeline project with Mekorot.
Mekorot petitions the Supreme Court against the government: Limit the property tax on water facilities
The petition was filed following a 16-fold increase in property tax on a water facility in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. Mekorot warns that without intervention, other local authorities will follow suit, and demands to set a uniform property tax rate for all water facilities in the country.
Water Under Iranian Target: "Their Desire Is to Create Fear and Awe"
Iran is utilizing cyberattacks against water infrastructure as a tool of hybrid warfare. Experts note that the goal is not only technical damage but also psychological pressure on the population.
All officials resigned, the town was "officially closed"
The last three council members remaining in Hartman resigned after a violent brawl. The state allocated one million dollars to improve infrastructure, but there is no official to sign the contracts. The authorities decided: The only solution – to declare the "town abandoned".