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Israel's Desalination Plants Shut Down Amid Algal Bloom Crisis
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Israel's major desalination plants have been shut down due to an algal bloom, impacting agricultural water supplies and raising concerns about future water security. While household water is largely unaffected, farmers are facing significant crop damage.
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- Algal bloom crisis shuts down most of Israel's major desalination plants.
- Farmers face severe water cuts, risking crop destruction and financial loss.
- Household water supplies are not expected to be significantly affected.
- Algae likely originated from the Nile Delta and bypassed filtration systems.
- Experts warn of potential future threats like oil spills impacting water supply.
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