Israel Assures Stable Water Supply Amidst Desalination Plant Disruptions
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Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen stated the country's water sector is stable despite a natural phenomenon shutting down most desalination plants. Measures are being taken to ensure regular water supply to homes, including increased pumping and activating more plants, while agricultural use is temporarily reduced.
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- Israel assures stable water supply despite desalination plant issues.
- A rare natural event increased seawater turbidity, halting most plants.
- Pumping from other sources and new plants will maintain home supply.
- Fresh water for agriculture and landscaping will be temporarily reduced.
- Additional desalination plants may be activated later for agriculture.
Israel's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, has reassured the public regarding the nation's water supply, stating that the water sector is stable and regular supply to all homes will be maintained. The minister explained that a rare natural phenomenon, unseen in the past two decades, has caused a significant increase in the turbidity of seawater, leading to the shutdown of most desalination facilities.
To ensure a consistent water flow, the ministry is increasing pumping rates from drilling sites and the Sea of Galilee, and has authorized the operation of two additional desalination plants. As a temporary measure, the supply of fresh water to the agricultural sector and for public landscaping will be reduced.
Cohen indicated that the situation is under review, with plans to potentially bring more desalination plants online later to meet agricultural needs. He expressed gratitude to the employees of the Ministry of Energy, the Water Authority, and Mekorot for their continuous efforts.
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