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Israel Faces Water Security Concerns After Algae Disrupts Desalination Plants
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Three Israeli desalination plants remain offline due to an algae bloom, prompting concerns about water security. Experts warn that the nation's reliance on a few large plants makes it vulnerable to simultaneous crises like drought and power outages.
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- Three Israeli desalination plants are still offline after an algae event shut down five facilities.
- Experts warn of vulnerability due to reliance on a few large, centralized desalination plants.
- A new study highlights risks from compound crises like drought, war, and power disruptions.
- Household water supplies were maintained, but landscaping and some irrigation were curtailed.
- Officials suggest reevaluating water management and increasing desalination capacity.
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